Tutor

Posting Number: S321

Classification Title: SUA1

Working Title: ASL Tutor (Temporary, Part-time)

Department: Early Childhood Education & Exceptionality Programs

Home Campus: Bloomsburg

City
Bloomsburg

State
Pennsylvania

Zip Code
17815

Work Location
Home Campus

If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

not to exceed 9 hours per week (25% FTE)

Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time: 08/25/2025

End Time: 05/14/2026

Hours Per Week: Not to exceed

Days Worked (Check all that apply): Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri

Position Purpose

The ASL tutor will assist students with the development of ASL skills and abilities to support their academic goals. This is a part-time position and the incumbent must be willing to work on a flexible schedule.

Description of Duties

Assist students with the development of ASL skill abilities that will support their academic goals. May provide subject specific assistance, but primarily will assist students with developing ASL skills outside of class. Design and develop learning activities to assist students in enhancing their ASL skills. Assist in developing activities for Signfiy Club meetings and monitor the club's activities. Conduct language lab sessions for ASL classes. Provide academic assistance to students who are taking ASL course either in a group or individually. Report to the ASL/English Interpreting program (including coordinator) and other ASL instructor(s) as relevant. Maintain lab attendance and submit weekly lab reports and evaluation requested by the instructor. Create an atmosphere of respect and support with students and colleagues. Serve as a role model for students to help them develop positive attitudes towards language learning. Attend tutor training workshops and meetings with the ASL instructors. Maintain confidentiality about student information and communication content, as appropriate to the program.

Decision Making

N/A

Fiscal Responsibility

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise Signify club activities and provide feedback to students on their signing abilities.

Minimum Requirements Profile

• Bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience will be considered.
• Responsible, mature, fluent in ASL, knowledge of Deaf Culture; and excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree is strongly preferred, especially those with degrees in teaching ASL, Deaf Studies, or Interpreting.

Applicant Rating Criteria

• Master's degree is strongly preferred, especially those with degrees in teaching ASL, Deaf Studies, or Interpreting
• Experience working with college students or adults
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
• Excellent communication skills experience in ASL
• Demonstrated ability to use creative thinking when working with students
• Experience working with students who have varying ASL levels

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience working with college students or adults is required.
Excellent communication skills in ASL is required.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations is required.

Essential Functions

1. Some standing, bending, pulling and pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment

2. Exhibit self-control under stress

3. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder

4. Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects

5. Understanding written documents

6. Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
10/22/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

• For full consideration, applications must be received by November 5, 2025.
• Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
• Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, [email protected] or [email protected] ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

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