American Sign Language Teacher

Why Teach ASL and Deaf Studies at Fusion?

• We provide an inclusive and diverse environment to help ensure the success of our staff and students.
• We consistently vet and enhance our ASL courses based on the most up-to-date research and standards (e.g., ASLTA, ACTFL).
• We provide a deaf culture-centered curriculum.
• Our 1 to 1 setting encourages a mentorship environment
• Our courses are effective for students who are neurodivergent and have learning differences.

Position Summary:

Our campus has an immediate opening for an ASL and Deaf studies teacher and mentor. This position provides a student-centered, supportive classroom that promotes resourcefulness, self-awareness, inclusivity and tolerance, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion's differentiated approach.

Pay Range: $26.00 per hour USD

Key Responsibilities Include:

• As a Teacher provide a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of MS ASL- through ASL 5 at grade levels 6-12.
• Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.
• Maintain complete and accurate student and teacher records.
• Develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent parent and teacher communication.
• Support and benefit from a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.
• Other duties as assigned. (i.e. Tutor part-time students)

Qualifications Required:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher-level American Sign Language background.
• Advanced knowledge of Deaf /Hard of Hearing Studies, culture, and awareness
• Solid subject matter knowledge in most of these areas: MS ASL through ASL 4 at grade levels 6- 12.
• Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory.
• Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.
• The ideal candidate is passionate, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in an inclusive and diverse school setting.
• Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Competencies Desired:

• Expertise in the relevant subject area.
• Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.
• Ability to mentor as a positive role model.
• Understand and support each student's profile.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.
• Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.

Benefits:
Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

We offer a package for part time employees which generally includes:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others' well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.

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