What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Sign Language Teacher - Part Time position at Presentation High School?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Position Title : American Sign Language Teacher PT
Part-time - FTE .60, 10-month
Reports to : Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Classification : Exempt
Pay Range : $46,000-65,000 (depending on experience)
Supervises : None
About Presentation High School
Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and passion for our mission.
Position Summary
Presentation High School in San Jose, California, is seeking a part-time ASL instructor to join the Modern Language Department for the 2025-2026 school year. Currently, we offer American Sign Language 1 & 2 through virtual, partially synchronous instruction. In 2025-2026, we plan to transition to in-person instruction for ASL 1, 2, and 3.
We are looking for an experienced, innovative teacher who is eager to build this program with us.
Duties and Specific Responsibilities
- Model for students the Catholic mission and values of Presentation High School
- Demonstrate subject matter competency and the ability to communicate that to high school students.
- Devise a system of classroom order and discipline that contributes to the learning of all students.
- Create meaningful connections with students through culturally responsive teaching.
- Utilize provided lesson plans to deliver dynamic and engaging lessons and assignments using Universal Design for Learning and other engaging pedagogical strategies.
- Model a spirit of innovation, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.
- Be available to students who need assistance.
- Exercise professionalism at all times with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Participate in professional development activities of the subject area, pedagogy, and technology.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The Part-Time American Sign Language Teacher must be able to :
Work Environment
EEO Statement :
Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.
Salary Description
46,000-65,000 (depending on experience)
Salary : $46,000 - $65,000
