High School ASL Lead Teacher

Position Title

Lead American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher

Exempt, Instructional Staff, 10-month

High School Principal

The Howard School celebrates each student, transforming the learning experience and developing lifelong strengths.

The Lead Teacher is responsible, in collaboration with the teaching team, for creating a vibrant, student-centered language rich environment that supports the learning and personal growth of each student. He or she must be skillful in establishing a strong relationship with students and creating learning opportunities that motivate and inspire students to develop all aspects of their profiles. The Howard School recognizes and celebrates learner passions and strengths, while also addressing their disabilities and weaknesses, and believes that learners are neither defined nor limited by labels.

We seek an experienced educator to join an interdisciplinary team who is committed to interactive project-based learning, student self-knowledge and self-advocacy, collaboration, flexibility, and humor. They must possess the insight and skills to participate fully on a team which brings research-based expertise, depth of experience, and enthusiasm to a full and robust academic program that includes the arts, technology and athletics.

• Committed to best practices for the education of students with language learning differences and disabilities
• Committed to and skilled in differentiation
• Committed to designing and adapting instruction to meet a range of student learning needs and interests
• Committed to multidisciplinary instruction, encouraging students' creative expression, incorporating student interest and passions, and developing critical thinking
• Curious about the world of ideas across multiple disciplines, and excited to teach across different disciplines
• Highly collaborative and excited about generating curriculum and assessment ideas in a team setting
• Curious, creative, self-reflective, and willing to take initiative and run with new ideas

• Design and deliver engaging, student-centered ASL instruction that aligns with school philosophy, incorporates the five Cs of world language learning, and meets the needs of diverse learners through individualized and small-group approaches.
• Foster student self-awareness and advocacy by helping students understand their learning profiles and develop the skills to communicate their needs effectively.
• Create real-world, experiential learning opportunities by extending ASL instruction beyond the classroom through community-based experiences and culturally relevant engagement.
• Collaborate actively with colleagues and support staff to plan, differentiate instruction, and ensure cohesive, student-centered programming across disciplines.
• Integrate instructional technology and inclusive practices while maintaining a safe, respectful, and affirming classroom environment grounded in positive relationships and non-discriminatory practices.
• Monitor, assess, and communicate student growth by maintaining accurate records, writing narrative reports, partnering with families, and supporting school-wide expectations for student development and accountability.
• Communicates regularly and thoroughly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress
• Supervises and monitors students in class and during transitions so that students are safe physically and emotionally
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Teaches students ASL skills in a small group classroom setting
• Demonstrates understanding and application of the five Cs of foreign language instruction
• Designs and conducts staff development pertinent to the effective implementation of the ASL program
• Maintains and increases knowledge of trends in effective teaching of ASL

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid teaching certificate with certification in American Sign Language or in an approved alternative certification program working toward ASL certification
• Advanced degree…