Teacher, American Sign Language

Young World Physical Education; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a passionate American Sign Language Teacher in Leesburg, Virginia. This full-time role demands a Bachelor’s Degree and the Virginia Collegiate Professional License in American Sign Language. Responsibilities include creating engaging learning experiences, managing classroom behavior, and collaborating with students and parents to enhance educational success. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong content knowledge and effective teaching methodologies in a supportive and inclusive environment. Salary is based on the Licensed Salary Scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Hold or be eligible for Virginia Collegiate Professional License.
• Demonstrated knowledge of teaching methods and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Design authentic learning experiences using Virginia Standards.
• Assess student growth related to educational objectives.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents about progress.

Skills

Knowledge of subject content

Ability to apply research to programs

Skill in multimedia and technology usage

Collaborative relationship management

Oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Virginia Collegiate Professional License in American Sign Language

Job description

Teacher, American Sign Language

Loudoun County Public Schools Loudoun County High School - Leesburg, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5707075

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview

The teacher plans, designs, implements and assesses an appropriate instructional program in a high school environment that guides and encourages a diverse group of students at all levels to develop and ful?ll their academic potential. The teacher designs learning experience, monitors student progress and presents the information to parents, develops assessments, creates and reinforces classroom expectations, works with school administration to prepare students for a variety of assessments, and manages and supports students outside the classroom, such as in school hallways, ?eld trips, after school activities, etc.

At the high school level, the teacher may be assigned to teach students from ninth through twelfth grade. The high school students are transitioning from adolescence to young adulthood and preparing for life after high school. Teachers are expected to promote an environment that is challenging, equitable, empowering, and developmentally responsive. The teacher helps build on the fundamentals of middle school and prepares students through a variety of curriculum pathways available to support the transition beyond high school. The teacher motivates students in the content and competencies of the courses, creating learning experiences that are authentic, engaging, rigorous and relevant.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Establishes a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to learning and enables each student to demonstrate agency, ownership, and re?ection.
• Designs and implements authentic and engaging learning experiences using the Virginia Standards of Learning, LCPS curriculum, and e?ective strategies to maximize student achievement using a variety of instructional materials.
• Designs authentic and engaging learning experiences using a variety of resources and technology to promote the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Personalizes instruction based upon the needs of students and manages time to maximize student learning opportunities.
• Assess student growth as related to educational goals, objectives, and outcomes. Adheres to LCPS Assessment and Grading policy and guidelines.
• Analyzes assessment data to re?ne teaching and learning experiences and inform instructional practices.
• Continually communicates with students and parents/guardians to keep them informed of the students’ their progress in meeting instructional objectives.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to learning; assists and participates in managing student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
• Plans instructional activities with other professional sta?, both school- and non-school-based, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Supports colleagues, students, parents and community stakeholders to promote student learning and student mastery of content and competencies.
• May direct the work of teacher assistants, student teachers, and volunteers to provide an e?ective learning environment.
• Participates actively in the school’s professional learning community, as appropriate, to deepen the understanding of curriculum, content, and competencies and to create assessments that measure lesson/unit mastery.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

NA

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for the Virginia Collegiate Professional License with an endorsement in American Sign Language

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to : Supervisor, World Languages and Cultures

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months/Days/Hours : 10 months / 197 days / 7 hours

Salary Level : Licensed Salary Scale

Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible : No

Union Designation : Certified

Position Type : Full-Time

Job Categories : Classroom Teacher > Language: American Sign

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• LCH-C, LCH-B, LCH-G, LCH-E
• Email: [e-mail]