ASL Specialist — Deaf Education & Language Support

Sign Language Services; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Texas School for the Deaf Sign Language Services in Austin, Texas seeks an ASL Specialist to support language development for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, staff, and families. The role includes assessing ASL proficiency, contributing to IEPs, and delivering ASL instruction and training.

The position involves collaboration with educational teams, providing targeted ASL interventions, and ensuring effective language accommodations across settings. Immediate start with full-time hours.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education, ASL, or related field.
• Valid Texas teaching certification.
• Sign Language proficiency level SUPERIOR (SLPI).
• Master’s degree in related subject.
• 3+ years classroom teaching experience.
• ASL-EST/ASL-RST Evaluator Certification.
• Visual Communication and Sign Language (VCSL) Evaluator Certification.
• Experience using eSped.
• Experience with distance learning.

Responsabilidades

• Assess expressive and receptive ASL skills of deaf students.
• Conduct language assessments for newly enrolled students.
• Collaborate with teachers and SLPs to evaluate and support planning.
• Assist with IEP development by summarizing communication abilities.
• Consult with IEP teams on language needs and participate in meetings.
• Provide targeted ASL intervention to promote communication.
• Develop and deliver ASL instruction and resources for staff and families.

Conocimientos

ASL proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education / ASL / related field

Master’s degree in related subject

Descripción del empleo

Texas School for the Deaf Sign Language Services in Austin, Texas seeks an ASL Specialist to support language development for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, staff, and families. The role includes assessing ASL proficiency, contributing to IEPs, and delivering ASL instruction and training.

The position involves collaboration with educational teams, providing targeted ASL interventions, and ensuring effective language accommodations across settings. Immediate start with full-time hours.