General Description
Teaches the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Students will be able to have basic conversations in ASL incorporating the fundamentals of ASL grammar, vocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers, and culture. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to select, produce, and use appropriate sign choice for clear and accurate basic communication (needs, wants, opinions) along with the application of appropriate grammar and syntax (facial expression, body language, deixis, fulcrum, signing space).Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.
Essential Job Functions

• Meets and instructs the students(s) in the locations and at the time designated.
• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates mastery of the content area.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.
• Communicates regularly with parents.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to proficiently express. Must have a wide-ranging vocabulary to be descriptive, give opinions, hypothesize and discuss abstract concepts. Ability to understand what others are communicating in ASL. Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction. Requires general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in American Sign Language.

In addition to the on-line application, teacher applicants are required to submit:
Transcripts
Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

References
Applicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recent teaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided.

Applicants without direct classroom teaching experience should submit (2) references from the current employer, including one supervisory reference.
Copy of Teaching license

*Please note: Attachments must be uploaded to each application for which you apply, they do not merge from applications you have already submitted to your new application.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.