ASL Teacher & Curriculum Leader for Deaf Students

State of Maryland; Frederick, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick seeks an ASL teacher to instruct 8th through high school students as a primary language, offering ASL assessments for K-12 as needed. Requires Bachelor's degree and MSDE certification or eligibility; fluency in ASL and written English; knowledge of Deaf culture; Master's in ASL Education preferred.

The teacher will develop lesson plans, align ASL standards with state standards, track progress, and collaborate with ASL specialists, classroom teachers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and MSDE certification or eligibility to obtain certification soon after hire.
• Fluency in ASL and written English; knowledge of the Deaf Community and ability to teach students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach ASL to 8th-12th grade students as a primary language.
• Develop lesson plans and curriculum maps; track student progress and assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers to align IEP goals and ASL standards.
• Provide leadership in ASL instruction and use of digital/media tools.
• Coordinate school-wide ASL/Deaf Culture events.
• Deliver training on ASL Standards alignment with state standards.
• Practice bilingual education approaches.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Written English

Education

Bachelor's degree & MSDE ASL certification or eligibility

Master's degree in ASL Education (preferred)

Job description

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick seeks an ASL teacher to instruct 8th through high school students as a primary language, offering ASL assessments for K-12 as needed. Requires Bachelor's degree and MSDE certification or eligibility; fluency in ASL and written English; knowledge of Deaf culture; Master's in ASL Education preferred.

The teacher will develop lesson plans, align ASL standards with state standards, track progress, and collaborate with ASL specialists, classroom teachers, and