2026-2027 American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher - AHS and EMHS

Auburn High School; Riner (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn High School / Eastern Montgomery High School in Virginia is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position serves Auburn High School and Eastern Montgomery High School, with duties spanning ASL instruction and Deaf culture integration.

Requirements include a Virginia teaching license with ASL endorsement(s) and demonstrated ASL proficiency; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with ASL endorsement(s).
• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language for instruction.
• Maintain licenses, endorsements, and professional development requirements.
• Master’s degree in Education or ASL-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate ASL instruction with receptive and expressive skills.
• Integrate Deaf culture, history, and community perspectives into lessons.
• Develop lessons aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and course objectives.
• Assess language proficiency and monitor student progress with differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues, and administrators to support achievement.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment conducive to visual language.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

ASL proficiency

Education

Virginia teaching license

ASL/Deaf Studies background

Master's in Education (preferred)

Job description

2026-2027 American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher - AHS and EMHS

Montgomery County School District [VA] Auburn High School - Riner, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Montgomery County Public Schools - VA

Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher

2026-27 School Year

Auburn High School / Eastern Montgomery High School

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for an American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher position for the2026-2027 school year at Auburn High School and Eastern Montgomery High School.

Primary Responsibilities:

The American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher provides engaging, standards-aligned instruction in American Sign Language and Deaf culture to high school students. The teacher develops students’ receptive and expressive signing skills, visual communication abilities, cultural understanding and knowledge of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

The ASL Teacher plans and delivers differentiated instruction that supports students at varying levels of proficiency, assesses student progress, maintains an effective and inclusive learning environment, and collaborates with colleagues, families, and school administrators to support student achievement. The teacher promotes ASL as a complete natural language and provides students with opportunities to develop practical communication skills and cultural competence.

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with the endorsement(s) required by the Virginia Department of Education to teach American Sign Language at the secondary level.
• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language appropriate for effective classroom instruction.
• Maintain all licenses, endorsements, certifications, and professional development requirements applicable to the position.
• Academic preparation in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, ASL education, world language education, or other related fields preferred.
• Master’s degree in Education and/or the specific subject area preferred.

Experience:

• Successful teaching, student teaching, or other instructional experience preferred.
• Experience teaching American Sign Language to adolescents or secondary students preferred.
• Experience developing curriculum, assessing language proficiency, and utilizing technology for language instruction preferred.
• Meaningful experience with Deaf culture and the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community preferred.
• Experience utilizing technology in an instructional environment
• Ability to assume sole supervisory responsibility for students.
• Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and work-flow technologies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ASL Instruction: Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction in American Sign Language, including receptive and expressive communication, vocabulary, grammatical structures, fingerspelling, non-manual signals, spatial organization, and conversational skills.
• Deaf Culture: Integrate instruction regarding Deaf culture, history, community, perspectives, norms, and contributions into the ASL curriculum.
• Curriculum Implementation: Develop and implement lessons aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, applicable world language standards, division curriculum, and course objectives.
• Language Proficiency: Provide structured opportunities for students to develop increasingly sophisticated interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication skills using ASL.
• Visual Learning Environment: Establish an instructional environment that supports visual communication, including appropriate sight lines, attention-getting strategies, turn-taking, and other practices conducive to ASL instruction.
• Lesson Planning: Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, activities, projects, and assessments appropriate to students' proficiency levels and learning needs.
• Differentiated Instruction: Adapt instructional methods and materials to address varying abilities, learning styles, backgrounds, and educational needs.
• Student Assessment: Develop and administer formative and summative assessments of students' receptive, expressive, cultural, and linguistic knowledge and skills.
• Progress Monitoring: Maintain accurate records of student achievement and use assessment data to adjust instruction and provide targeted support.
• Feedback: Provide students with timely, specific, and constructive feedback regarding language development and academic progress.
• Technology Integration: Utilize video, digital recording, learning management systems, visual presentation tools, and other instructional technologies to support language acquisition and assessment.
• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and academically focused classroom environment conducive to visual language learning.
• Student Engagement: Utilize authentic communication activities, collaborative learning, projects, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional strategies to promote active participation.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Present Deaf culture and communities respectfully and accurately and encourage students to understand diverse experiences and perspectives within Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
• Family Communication: Maintain appropriate communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, attendance, academic concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaboration: Participate in department, faculty, professional learning community, and other school or division meetings as required.
• Student Support: Collaborate with counselors, special education personnel, administrators, and other staff to address individual student needs and implement applicable student plans.
• Professional Learning: Maintain and enhance knowledge of ASL linguistics, language pedagogy, Deaf culture, instructional technology, and effective teaching practices through ongoing professional development.
• School Responsibilities: Perform assigned supervisory, administrative, extracurricular, and other professional responsibilities consistent with expectations for classroom teachers.
• Compliance: Maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable federal and state laws, Virginia Department of Education requirements, School Board policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Principal or designee.

FLSA Status: Exempt

SALARY: $53,889.00 - $88,182.05 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

CLOSING DATE : Open until filled

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at [phone].

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries:
Director of Human Resources
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
[phone], ext. 1067
[e-mail]

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
[phone]
[e-mail]

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $53,889 to $88,182.05 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan Compton , HR Specialist and Administrative Asst to HR Director
• School Board Office
• Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]