Upward Bound Summer Academy Instructor- Sign Language

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Faculty - Non-Tenure (Clinical)

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Temporary (Fixed Term)

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University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

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Upward Bound Classic Program

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The Upward Bound Summer Academy American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor is responsible for teaching courses in ASL two federally funded Upward Bound programs for high school students. Instructor will participate as a team member to ensure that the Upward Bound Summer Academy is a student-centered environment that serves to promote academic and personal success among students. The goal of the Upward Bound Summer Academy is to prepare students for the next academic year.

The position reports to the Upward Bound Executive Director.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or

Work Experience:

A bachelor's degree and high school teacher licensure in subject area or a master's degree and prior teaching experience is required. Fluency in American Sign Language is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

* Knowledge of effective teaching strategies, curriculum development, and learning theories.

* Ability to present material using verbal, visual, or written methods.

* Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

* Ability to display a positive attitude and be an academic role model.

* Ability to motivate and encourage students to reach their academic potential.

* Ability to model academic skills that will help students succeed.

* Knowledge of high school remedial and core curriculum, study, and test taking skills preferred.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Teach one or more sections of a given course daily or bi-weekly, depending upon the program schedule and the needs of the program.

* Create a five-week summer course lesson plan (including a syllabus for each course that contains weekly course activities and learning objectives) that aligns with Arkansas Department of Education Smart Core…