ASL Teacher

Position Type:
High School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/18/2025

Location:
Bedford High School

Date Available:
08/18/2025

Closing Date:
until filledPosition: American Sign Language Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
Contract: Regular/Full-time

Description: Teach the appropriate course of study as aligned by the state standards for the content using a variety of research-based instructional strategies that meet the individual learning styles of students

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

Valid Ohio teaching license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law. Please be aware that an Interpreter License must be accompanied at the time of hiring with the actual Ohio teaching license.

Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff.

Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members.

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members.

Essential Functions

• Ensure safety of students

• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans that demonstrate one's ability to differentiate instruction through the utilization of research based instructional practices

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Use the graded course of study and board policies to ensure the content reflects the intent of the district and is unbiased and non-confrontational in nature.

• Use summative and formative assessment results to collect, analyze, and interpret data to help inform instructional decisions

• Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team

• Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in written format to all stakeholders of the learning community as necessary

• Attend parent/teacher conferences

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

• Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals and update the electronic gradebook frequently

• Collaborate with colleagues

• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute

• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

• Attend meetings and in-services as required

• Attend educational field trips

• Observe ethics of the teaching profession as identified by ODE's Office of Professional Conduct

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Equipment Operated:
Various office machines such as but not limited to:

• Computer

• Calculator

• Recording devices

• Copy Machine/Printer

• Smart board, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.