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Programs of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1469
POSITION TITLE:
ASL Teacher (7:50 AM-3:10 PM M-TH, 7:50 AM-2:00 PM F)
REPORTS TO:
Principal
LOCATION:
537 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
POSITION START:
ASAP
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, exempt, 187-day position. Responsibilities include assistance in the
investigation and identification of an evaluation method for the ASL/English program
assessing progress and gains, survey current program and develop a formal
ASL/English curriculum, assist in evaluating expressive and receptive ASL skills of
students, tutor new students in ASL development as necessary, assist in classrooms as
mentor/coach for ASL support for deaf students, provide instructional support for
specific lessons related to ASL, assist with Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)
ratings, assist in planning and development of professional development for WPSD
staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of, or eligibility, of PA Instructional I or II certification in Hearing Impaired.
Proficiency in ASL and strong cultural perspective of the Deaf Culture. ASLTA and ASL
certification preferred.
SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:
The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Superior.” The minimum
level accepted at hire is “Superior.”
CLEARANCES REQUIRED:
PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required. Physical, TB
and Drug Screen also required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Lauren Hayes
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218 lhayes@wpsd.org
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Early Intervention Program
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
