ASL Teacher (.6 MVHS/.4 WVHS)

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District invites applications for a High School American Sign Language (ASL) teacher at Metea Valley High School in Illinois. This is a full-time position within the district teaching ASL to high school students as part of the World Language program.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with ASL endorsements, with commitment to standards-based instruction, data-informed planning, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements to teach ASL in high school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on district/state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals meeting district expectations.
• Modify lessons and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Administer and interpret formal/informal assessments and progress data.
• Maintain records of student work and develop interventions to support growth.
• Communicate progress with parents and students in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with grade-level and support staff to plan cross-class instruction.
• Meet regularly with support teachers and assistants to discuss modifications.
• Assign and assess work for student teachers/volunteers with feedback.
• Participate in district teams and committees; provide liaison to staff.
• Establish clear expectations and manage the classroom using positive behavior supports.
• Collaborate to plan, modify, and implement curriculum and district objectives.
• Create a safe, positive learning environment and model appropriate behavior.
• Enforce school policies; participate in staff development and improvement activities.
• Participate in events outside the regular day (orientation/open houses/conferences).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with ASL endorsements

Job description

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ World Language - American Sign Language
  
• Date Posted:
  9/4/2026
  
• Location:
  Metea Valley High School
  

Description:
Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world.This is a full-time position.

• 1.Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• 2.Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• 3.Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• 4.Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• 5.Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• 6.Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• 7.Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
• 8.Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.
• 9.Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• 10.Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• 11.Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• 12.Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
• 13.Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• 14.Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• 15.Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• 16.Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:The qualified candidate will have a valid IllinoisProfessional Educator License with appropriate endorsements to teach ASL in the high school setting.
Rate of pay:Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030

Benefits: Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030

Working Conditions: High School

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.