Padre Pio College of Health and Allied Sciences

Sign Language Tutor

Job Purpose:

To teach and facilitate the learning of sign language to students, staff, or community members, and to provide interpretation services to facilitate communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver structured sign language lessons (beginner to advanced levels).
• Assess learners' progress through practical tests, exams, and continuous assessment.
• Prepare teaching materials, visual aids, and video resources for effective learning.
• Provide sign language interpretation during meetings, workshops, and public events.
• Sensitize the community and staff on deaf culture and communication etiquette.
• Maintain attendance records and prepare progress reports for learners.
• Organize sign language clubs or extracurricular activities to promote practice.
• Stay updated with modern sign language trends and pedagogical methods.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or Certificate in Sign Language Interpretation or Special Needs Education.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching sign language or interpreting.
• Proficiency in [National] Sign Language is mandatory.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent non-verbal communication and facial expression.
• Patience and creativity in teaching.
• Strong observation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Develop and deliver structured sign language lessons (beginner to advanced levels).
• Assess learners' progress through practical tests, exams, and continuous assessment.
• Prepare teaching materials, visual aids, and video resources for effective learning.
• Provide sign language interpretation during meetings, workshops, and public events.
• Sensitize the community and staff on deaf culture and communication etiquette.
• Maintain attendance records and prepare progress reports for learners.
• Organize sign language clubs or extracurricular activities to promote practice.
• Stay updated with modern sign language trends and pedagogical methods.

• Excellent non-verbal communication and facial expression.
• Patience and creativity in teaching.
• Strong observation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Diploma or Certificate in Sign Language Interpretation or Special Needs Education.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching sign language or interpreting.
• Proficiency in [National] Sign Language is mandatory.