American Sign Language Teacher

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate American Sign Language Teacher to join their team. This role involves teaching ASL as a foreign language, developing engaging curriculum, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with high school students. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students while promoting effective communication. If you are dedicated to teaching and have a love for languages, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Experience developing and implementing ASL curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Ability to teach ASL as a foreign language.
• Work effectively as a team member with colleagues.

Skills

Teaching American Sign Language

Interpersonal Skills

Curriculum Development

Team Collaboration

Education

Virginia Licensure

Certification by ASL Teachers Association

National Association for the Deaf Level IV Certification

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American Sign Language Teacher

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED

POSTING DATE: 04/11/2025

POSTING NUMBER: T25/26-006.49.1

LOCATION: Yorktown HS

POSITION TITLE: American Sign Language Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is a 1.0 FTE located at Yorktown High School.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively as a team member with colleagues.
• Flexible, dependable and highly organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach ASL as a foreign language.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience teaching high school students.
• Experience teaching American Sign Language to students.
• Understanding of methodology of teaching foreign language at the secondary level.
• Experience developing and implementing ASL curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Hold a current, valid qualified or professional certification by the American Sign Language Teachers Association; or
• Hold a 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
• Hold a 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
• Hold a 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply to this position please follow these steps.
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8. Click theSubmitbutton on the left.
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10. Pleasedo not contactthe schools regarding job openings.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

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SALARY:

Salary based on the 2025-26 salary schedule.