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American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher

American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher

Alexandria City Public SchoolsAlexandria, VA, United States
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description :

The ASL Teacher facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress / activities / outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of students, ensuring a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress and district-wide goals.

This job reports to the Academic Principal who oversees World Languages.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.

Certificates & Licenses :

  • Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one.
  • AND one of the following :
  • Current, valid qualified or professional certification by the American Sign Language Teachers Association; or
  • Current, valid Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III Interpreting Certification or higher issued by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or
  • Current, valid Registry of Interpreters for Deaf certification at least one of the following :
  • Certification of Interpretation (CI), Certification of Deaf Interpretation (CDI), Reverse Skills Certification (RSC), or Comprehensive Skills Certification (CSC); or
  • Current, valid National Association for the Deaf Level IV Certification or higher, and
  • Earned a minimum of three semester hours of methods of teaching foreign languages at the elementary and secondary levels from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and / or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Experience :

  • Experience teaching secondary school students and / or working with adolescents.
  • Familiarity with teaching American Sign Language to students and / or adults.
  • A basic understanding of the methodology of teaching foreign language.
  • Working knowledge in developing and implementing ASL curriculum.

    • Essential Functions

  • Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
  • Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and / or develop individual learning plans.
  • Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; develops methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
  • Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
  • Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
  • Counsels students on performance improvement, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
  • Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
  • Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and / or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
  • Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
  • Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and / or gather information required to perform functions.
  • Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
  • Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

    • Clearances

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

    • Public Health Compliance

  • Must follow safety and health protocols
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