High School ASL Teacher: Build Deaf-Culture Fluency

Auburn High School; Riner (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn High School / Eastern Montgomery High School in Virginia is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position serves Auburn High School and Eastern Montgomery High School, with duties spanning ASL instruction and Deaf culture integration.

Requirements include a Virginia teaching license with ASL endorsement(s) and demonstrated ASL proficiency; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with ASL endorsement(s).
• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language for instruction.
• Maintain licenses, endorsements, and professional development requirements.
• Master’s degree in Education or ASL-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate ASL instruction with receptive and expressive skills.
• Integrate Deaf culture, history, and community perspectives into lessons.
• Develop lessons aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and course objectives.
• Assess language proficiency and monitor student progress with differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues, and administrators to support achievement.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment conducive to visual language.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

ASL proficiency

Education

Virginia teaching license

ASL/Deaf Studies background

Master's in Education (preferred)

Job description

Auburn High School / Eastern Montgomery High School in Virginia is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position serves Auburn High School and Eastern Montgomery High School, with duties spanning ASL instruction and Deaf culture integration.

Requirements include a Virginia teaching license with ASL endorsement(s) and demonstrated ASL proficiency; a Master’s degree is preferred.