ASL Educator: Primary Language Teacher for Deaf Students

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick invites applications for an ASL teacher for 8th through high school students. The role focuses on using ASL as a primary language, with ASL assessments for K-12 students where needed.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's in ASL or related field and be eligible for Maryland certification; fluency in ASL and strong English skills are required, along with knowledge of Deaf culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ASL or related field.
• Fluency in ASL and written English.
• MD certification eligibility or Maryland certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach ASL to 8th-12th grade students as a primary language.
• Provide ASL assessments for K-12 students as needed.
• Develop and align lesson plans with ASL and state standards.
• Create curriculum maps, progress reports, and track student growth.
• Collaborate with teachers to support IEP goals and assessment needs.
• Provide leadership in ASL instruction and use video/editing tools.
• Coordinate ASL/Deaf Culture events and school-wide activities.
• Support bilingual education concepts across programs.

Skills

ASL fluency

English proficiency

Deaf culture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in ASL education

Maryland teaching certification eligible

Job description

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick invites applications for an ASL teacher for 8th through high school students. The role focuses on using ASL as a primary language, with ASL assessments for K-12 students where needed.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's in ASL or related field and be eligible for Maryland certification; fluency in ASL and strong English skills are required, along with knowledge of Deaf culture.