Company Information
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Company Name: Schenectady City School District
Website: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
108 Education Drive 
Schenectady, New York. 12306
United States

Job Description:
This position will report to the building Principal in a midsize urban school
district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. The American Sign
Language Teacher will inspire students to develop competencies, knowledge,
and skills in comprehending and communicating in American Sign Language. This
position will require knowledge of Deaf communities and will help students
understand the differences and similarities between hearing and Deaf culture.
   This position requires a high degree of curiosity, imagination and a love
for cultural differences.

ASL Teacher Expectations

Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive culturally responsive
and anti-racist teaching and instruction program for students;
Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a
wide range of cultural backgrounds;
Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of students, and
design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs;
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment;
Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and
instructional programs and design projects to enhance educational
opportunities and experiences for all students.
Knowledge of New York State ASL Learning Standards
Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to developing and maintaining a strong
ASL program, including developing degrees
ASL Teacher Key Qualities

Demonstrate for students the power of languages and how to use ASL language
effectively;
Passionate about learning languages, student engagement, and communicating to
all students they are great;
Inspire students to learn and not be afraid of making mistakes, try new
cultures, and foster curiosity;
Passionate about cultivating their own language proficiencies;
Facilitates classroom interactions that foster intellectual and social
emotional learning.
Job Qualifications



Requirements:
New York State certification in content area.
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
Knowledge of skills in pedagogy and content of American Sign Language
Demonstrate native-like proficiency in American Sign Language
ASLTA certified, ASLPI (ASL Proficiency Interview), and/or SLPI (Sign
Language Proficiency Interview) score.



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Job Opportunities
URL: https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Transcript
Majors Desired:: Interpreting
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobPosting?JID=44277