American Sign Language Teacher (Grades 9-12)

The teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God. This has the potential to be a full-time or part-time position depending on the candidate(s).

Key duties and responsibilities

• Integrate Biblical truths throughout each of their courses in written materials and oral and written instructions to students, in furtherance of the school’s religious mission; lead in prayer with students and assist in their spiritual development.
• Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible, before God, for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task.
• Establish an environment for learning that displays proper discipline both in the classroom and on school premises.
• Avoid being a proponent of highly debatable theological topics as much as possible that tend to divide evangelical believers. A student is to be referred to his/her local church if a debatable topic arises of a theological nature.

Physical Requirements to Fulfill the Essential Functions of this Job

• Move about the classroom and supervise students during class.
• Physically accompany students in the hallways or in other places inside and outside the buildings as necessary.
• Have sufficient vision to allow for active supervision and interaction with students.
• Have the ability to quickly summon help when an emergency arises either in the classroom, gymnasium or on the athletic field.
• Climb the stairs to reach the classrooms/offices on the higher floors at all campuses.
• Must be able to lift boxes up to 15 lbs.

Qualifications

• Have a mature relationship with Jesus Christ as his/her personal Lord and Savior and be active in an evangelical church.
• Be a Christ-like model for students in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40)
• Be supportive of the school's mission and doctrinal statements.
• Acceptable PA DOE employment clearances dated within one year: FBI Fingerprint/ Act 114 Federal Criminal Background Check (Identogo Service Code 1KG6TR), Act 151 State Child Abuse Background Report, and Act 34 PA State Police Background Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• ASL certification in novice and intermediate levels
• Basic personal computer skills (Gmail, Word, Excel)
• Feels called of God to the teaching profession.
• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with qualifications.
• Benefits for FT 10 month employees include individual medical and vision insurance, life & disability insurance, 403b with 50% employee match (caps and vesting restrictions apply), 75% tuition remission and 2 personal days.