What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary ASL Teacher position at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
Job Summary
The Georgia Department of Education – Division of State Schools is recruiting for the position of Elementary ASL Teacher to support American Sign Language (ASL) and English at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD) in the Elementary Department. The Elementary ASL Teacher will work under the direction of the Principal and provide technical assistance for the full implementation of the Division of State Schools’ adopted curricula and monitoring of the American Sign Language program with an emphasis on ASL and English (reading and writing) in response to intervention needed for students’ success. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Description of Duties
- Works with classroom teachers to develop ASL/English dual language instructional programs and models
- Provides leadership in the evaluation of students’ receptive and expressive language skills in ASL for reports in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Assists teachers and support staff in designing appropriate instructional environments to support students’ sign communication needs
- Acts as a sign language resource to instructional staff related to language use, variation, technical signs, communication strategies, etc.
- Participates in the development of student evaluation reports by evaluating students sign communication abilities and participates in the decision-making process as a member of the evaluation team
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
- Possesses or is eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher Certification in the grade or content area of the prospective position
- A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in elementary classroom to deaf/hard of hearing students
- Prior experience with American Sign Language (ASL) Evaluation of children
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in curriculum development
- ASL proficiency at 3 or above as measured by the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI)
Salary/Benefits:
Paid on the Georgia Teacher Salary Schedule based on teaching certificate and creditable years of experience. This is a 10-month position paid on a 12-month basis. Benefit options include life, disability, dental and health insurance; annual/sick leave; and Teachers' Retirement or Employees' Retirement.
Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your application status. It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. In accordance with Public Law 99-603, also known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Department of Education employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All persons hired by the Georgia Department of Education are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and must agree to undergo a criminal background investigation.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
