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Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College is hiring: Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, American Sign La

Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX, United States, 75701


Salary: $11.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Location : 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler

Job Type: Part-Time Temporary

Job Number: 00379

Department: Interpreter Training

Opening Date: 12/06/2024

Number of Months: N/A

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description

The Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, American Sign Language is a part-time position responsible to the Department Chair, Sign Language Interpreting. The primary function of this position is to mentor and assist American Sign Language (ASL) and Interpreting students in language learning, conversational skills and language skill mastery.
Essential Functions and Duties

  • Tutor ASL students one-on-one or in small groups, in an immersion setting, on assignments and skills designated by the student's instructors, or on skills and tasks identified by the student(s) as problematic
  • Ability to mentor ASL students regarding the cultural and social norms of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
  • Support the technological needs of students using lab equipment
  • Maintain the ASL lab and materials
  • Attend training, as required
  • Support staff and faculty members as assigned
  • Perform related duties as assigned
Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of basic computer applications
  • Interpersonal skills and good communication with students, staff and faculty
  • Ability to work well with people and complete projects
  • Ability to work flexible hours when the lab is open as well as occasional evenings and weekends for special events and/or projects
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • American Sign Language fluency

Supplemental Information

Other Expectations
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public
  • Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities
NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.

RETIREMENT
Part-Time Retirement

Part-time employees are required to participate in the part-time retirement fund. The retirement fund is invested in a group fixed annuity contract with Ohio National Life Insurance Company. The plan will provide you and your beneficiary with fully vested cash settlement or income benefits after termination of employment for any reason.

OTHER BENEFITS
TJC Event Attendance
Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use
Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use
Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.