High School ASL Teacher: Language & Deaf Culture Advocate

Community High School District 218; Oak Lawn (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community High School District 218 in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a High School ASL teacher to deliver engaging American Sign Language and World Languages instruction to high school students. You will focus on developing students' signing skills, fingerspelling, and cultural awareness.

The role requires collaboration with PLCs, regular assessment, and creating an inclusive classroom environment that respects Deaf culture and history. Valid IL PEL for Grades 9–12 and fluent ASL are essential.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Secondary (Grades 9-12) endorsement in World Language: ASL.
• High level of fluency in American Sign Language and Deaf culture knowledge.
• Differentiated instruction and trauma-informed practices for diverse learners.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement standards-based ASL curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Develop receptive and expressive signing skills and cultural competence.
• Assess student progress with formative and summative tools and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with World Languages PLCs and student support teams to align curriculum.

Connaissances

ASL fluency

Deaf culture knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Trauma-informed practices

Equitable learning approaches

Formation

Illinois PEL Secondary 912 World Language: ASL

Description du poste

Community High School District 218 in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a High School ASL teacher to deliver engaging American Sign Language and World Languages instruction to high school students. You will focus on developing students' signing skills, fingerspelling, and cultural awareness.

The role requires collaboration with PLCs, regular assessment, and creating an inclusive classroom environment that respects Deaf culture and history. Valid IL PEL for Grades 9–12 and fluent ASL are essential.