High School Teacher - ASL (Long Term Substitute)

Steilacoom Historical School District; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Steilacoom High School in Steilacoom, WA, seeks an ASL teacher for a long-term substitute starting January 4, 2027. The role involves delivering American Sign Language instruction to high school students and collaborating with staff to support diverse learners.

The ideal candidate demonstrates experience with differentiated instruction, confidentiality, and strong teamwork, with commitment to inclusive education and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate or endorsement.
• Experience delivering ASL instruction.
• Experience with diverse students and communities.
• Ability to plan and deliver differentiated instruction.
• Commitment to student confidentiality and punctuality.

Skills

Diversity engagement

ASL instruction

CTE certificate eligibility

Differentiated instruction

Disability support

Collaboration skills

Attendance & punctuality

Community connections

Education

Washington State teaching certificate

Master's degree in school counseling

CTE certificate eligibility

Job description

High School Teacher - ASL (Long Term Substitute) JobID: 859

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026

Start Date: January 4, 2027
Location: Steilacoom High School
Hours Per Day: 7.50 (1.0 FTE)

Substitutes employed by the District for twenty (20) consecutive work days shall be placed on the teacher's salary schedule at the appropriate step as if they were a full time employee. Here is a link to the 2026-27 salary schedule.

Are you interested in making a difference?

We are seeking an ASL Teacher with the following minimum qualifications to join our team!

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Successful experience or demonstrated commitment toward working with culturally and racially diverse students, families and communities.
• Successful completion of either a full teacher program with valid teaching certificate and/or endorsement or successful completion of an approved state program for the Business and Industry Requirements for CTE (see certification options for CTE).
• Possess or qualify to attain a valid Washington State CTE certificate.
• Experience or skill in delivering instruction in American Sign Language courses.
• Knowledge of strength-focused instructional strategies for students that promotes autonomy, cooperation and student voice.
• Experience or skill in creating a caring classroom environment that is orderly, purposeful and facilitates student learning.
• Experience or skill in planning, preparing and delivering differentiated instruction that facilitates active learning.
• Demonstrated skill or experience supporting and contributing to the success of students with disabilities.
• Understanding of how injustice or racial inequity may impact students and families experience with school.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong relationship building, networking skills to connect with community businesses and resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and remain flexible.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Successful completion of a master's degree in school counseling.
• Experience in school-focused, evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health models.
• Experience working with military-connected students and families.
• Understanding of standards-based grading systems.

Steilacoom Historical School District provides equal access to all programs or activities without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Allegations or concerns can be reported to Susanne Beauchaine at 511 Chambers Street, Steilacoom 98388, 253.983.2238 or [e-mail].