FACULTY MSD - American Sign Language Teacher

Maryland Military Department; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate American Sign Language Teacher to join a diverse community dedicated to providing exemplary education to deaf and hard of hearing students. In this pivotal role, you will teach ASL as a primary language, implement K-12 standards, and develop engaging lesson plans that foster personal excellence. Your leadership in ASL instruction and collaboration with families will make a significant impact on students’ lives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and certification in ASL instruction required.
• Fluency in ASL and written English essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach ASL, including linguistics and Deaf Culture.
• Develop lesson plans and assess student progress.
• Coordinate school-wide ASL events.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of Deaf Culture

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in ASL Education

Job description

FACULTY MSD - American Sign Language Teacher

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Position Overview

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community committed to providing an equitable and exemplary education to deaf and hard of hearing students from preschool to Grade 8. We partner with families to foster personal excellence and lifelong learning.

Location

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043.

Main Responsibilities

• Teach American Sign Language (ASL) as a primary language, including linguistics, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, and Deaf Literature.
• Implement K-12 ASL Standards in classroom and school-wide activities.
• Develop lesson plans, curriculum maps, and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists on IEP goals.
• Provide leadership in ASL instruction and digital/media skills relevant to ASL education.
• Coordinate and lead school-wide events related to ASL and Deaf Culture.
• Conduct training on ASL Standards and align them with state standards.
• Apply bilingual instructional strategies across all student levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; certification or ability to obtain certification in ASL instruction.
• Fluent in ASL and written English.
• Knowledge of the Deaf Community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in ASL Education or equivalent.
• Experience teaching ASL as a primary language or in a classroom setting.

Additional Requirements

• Background check at applicant's expense.
• Three letters of recommendation required.

Application Process

Online application preferred. In case of difficulties, applications can be submitted via mail, email, fax, or in person. Include college transcripts with your application. Contact: Emily Hicks at [e-mail] or 410-696-3031.

Additional Notes

We encourage applications from diverse, underrepresented, and bilingual candidates, including veterans.