Job Title: American Sign Language Teacher Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional
Starting Salary: $57,443.70
Reports to: Principal Dept./School: Districtwide (Grades PK-12)
This is a grant funded position. The grant funds this position through the 2028-2029 school year.
Primary Purpose:
Provide students in grades K-12 with appropriate learning activities and experiences in American Sign Language to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate in American Sign Language
Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of American Sign Language
Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in a classroom setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Strategies: - Teach American Sign Language levels 1 and 2 to students in grades 9-12.
- Provide basic ASL instruction to small groups of students in Grades K-5. Record weekly ASL short videos to share with elementary students on their news broadcasts.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and Development - Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization: - Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication - Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development - Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required
