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An ASL Tutor teaches American Sign Language (ASL) to students of various skill levels, helping them develop proficiency in signing, comprehension, and finger spelling. They may work with individuals or groups, tailoring lessons to meet learning goals. Tutors often focus on grammar, vocabulary, and cultural aspects of ASL to ensure effective communication.

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ASL tutors typically earn between $15 and $40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and whether they work independently or through an agency. Certified tutors with specialized skills or teaching in high-demand areas may command higher rates.

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To thrive as an ASL Tutor, you should have advanced fluency in American Sign Language, a strong grasp of Deaf culture, and a background in education or language instruction. Familiarity with video conferencing platforms, online teaching tools, and, in some cases, relevant certifications such as RID or state teaching credentials can be valuable. Patience, cultural sensitivity, and excellent interpersonal communication help create an inclusive and effective learning environment. These skills are vital for engaging learners of various levels and ensuring clear, respectful communication throughout the tutoring process.

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Adjunct Hiring Pool - ASL English Interpreting Lab

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

This is an open pool posting and applicants will becontacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used tofill vacancies for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027.

This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remainin this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:
The ASL English Interpretation Lab Mentor provides mentorship toUNC students enrolled in ASL English Interpretation (ASLEI) majorcourses with the INTR prefix to facilitate individual and/or small groupinteractions to supplement or remediate interpretation skills taught incourses.   
This is a semester-long, part-time assignment that has the potential forrenewal each semester, including fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Job Duties:
The ASL English Interpretation Lab Mentor must be acertified interpreter, with the skills to accurately model ASL Englishinterpretation, assess a student's interpretation skills, identify thestudent's interpretation strengths and weaknesses, and design and implement asuccessful mentorship plan with appropriate learning interventions. Inaddition, the ASL English Interpretation Lab Mentor needs outstanding softskills to meet a variety of students where they are emotionally andacademically at their level of skill development coursework at UNC.
The ASL English Interpretation Lab Mentor will work independently andtherefore will need to exercise critical thinking and judgment in all theirinteractions. As a member of the Department, the ASL EnglishInterpretation Lab Mentor will need to be familiar with federal laws(e.g., FERPA) and UNC policies (e.g., technology users' policy),as well as some of the external regulatory bodies that influencethe ASLIS philosophy and course design (e.g., Registry of Interpretersfor the Deaf, National Association of Interpreters in Education, Commission onCollegiate Interpreter Education).
Finally, the ASL English Interpretation Lab Mentor will work withtechnology in the lab and at a distance and needs to be familiar with thesemedia.
Minimum Qualifications:
National Interpreter Certification (NIC/CDI or equivalent, BEI Advanced or Higher, EIPA 4.0 or higher).
Exemplary people skills
Competence with technologies, in the lab and delivered to distance students

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience mentoring working interpreters
Experience mentoring/tutoring students who are learning to become interpreters

Contact Information:
Barbara Garrett         Barbara.garrett@unco.edu    970-351-1117
Sherry Schriver          sherry.schriver@unco.edu      970-351-1060