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American Sign Language Instructor Consultant, USAID, Center for Education

Dexis Consulting Group
United States
Nov 11, 2024
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded. About the Position USAID's Center for Education (EDU) is hiring a consultant to teach introductory American Sign Language (ASL) to its staff in weekly, 1-hour synchronous hybrid or online sessions. Course content should include vocabulary relevant to EDU technical areas (listed below), in addition to common aspects of any introductory ASL class (i.e. greetings, introducing oneself, deaf culture, etc.) The consultant will be hired to develop course materials, teach the hybrid/online course, and provide follow up coaching to staff members either individually or in small groups. USAID will provide a list of invitees to take the course and introduce the course availability to staff. The consultant will be responsible for managing the online platform (i.e. Zoom, Google Meets) and sending calendar invitations to course participants. The consultant has the ability to teach a hybrid course in person or remotely once per week in Washington, DC and work on all preparation and follow up remotely for a period from October 21, 2024 through June 13, 2025. The anticipated level of effort will be 65 hours, but the total hours may be flexible based on EDU's needs. Responsibilities The consultant is responsible for ensuring that upon the conclusion of the course, EDU staff are able to: Introduce themselves in ASL (name, hometown, where they live, work, etc.) Talk about their work using ASL lexicon relevant to USAID/EDU, including but not limited to: U.S. Agency for International Development International Development, and the International Education Sector Universal Design for Learning Youth in the Education Sector Education in Conflict and Crisis Education Finance Education Systems Strengthening Budget, Legislative Affairs, Knowledge Management, and Communications Fingerspell the alphabet Understand basic signs and fingerspelling As such, the consultant's duties are the following: Design the course, course materials, and supplementary learning resources. Conduct pre-course planning meetings with USAID. 1 hour weekly in-person classes for staff with a virtual component. 30-min weekly online ASL office hours for individuals/small groups to receive coaching. Conduct post-course closeout meeting with USAID. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 1 year of relevant experience. Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). 1 year of experience developing and delivering ASL instructional content to adult learners. Note that candidates may be asked to submit sample lesson plans as part of the screening process. Demonstrated experience teaching introductory ASL to hearing adults with no prior background in ASL or Deaf Culture. Ideally, the consultant is a deaf, native user of the language. Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" - that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you? If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview. Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law. As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks. If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proofthat you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.