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TSS Part-time ASL Teacher Position

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American Sign Language Teacher
The Sycamore School – Arlington, VA
Part-time position

Interested applicants should contact Karyn at karyn.ewart@thesycamoreschoolva.org 

Job Summary

The Sycamore School, a mastery-based learning school, is seeking a part-time ASL Teacher. This job requires teaching an ASL elective class that is composed of up to ten high school students four days a week. Additional responsibilities include completing quarterly reports documenting student progress and maintaining regular communication with parents.

Responsibilities

  • Teach an ASL high school elective class
  • Create an ASL curriculum that addresses the Virginia Standards of Learning
  • Classroom activities should focus on conversation skills and align with school’s philosophy of providing inquiry based, self-paced, experiential learning. 
  • Track and document student progress
  • Complete quarterly narrative reports and identify skills addressed
  • Maintain regular communication with parents
  • Build positive relationships with students and staff
  • Collaborate effectively with staff

Qualifications and Skills

Skills Needed

  • Proficient in ASL
  • Proficient in English – strong written and verbal skills
  • Tech savvy, including proficiency using Google Classroom, Google Docs and Google Sheets
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to give and take feedback effectively
  • Friendly, reliable, accountable and trustworthy
  • Can work independently or as a team
  • Flexible and calm under pressure
  • Ethical, honest and has high integrity
  • Respects confidentiality
  • Reliable – shows up to class on time; advanced notice of absences

Education and other qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Fluent in American Sign Language
  • Experience in classroom management
  • Previous teaching experience