MSAD Special Teacher- ASL Specialist

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Faribault
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc
• Job
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/06/2026
• Closing Date: 07/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-SRS
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota State Academies / MSAD Teachers
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift (7:30am-4pm)
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $30.48 - $55.14 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Re-Posting:
  Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Special Teacher- ASL Specialist

Positions at MN State Academy for the Deaf require American Sign Language (ASL) skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire.

• This is a ten‑month per year position; the work schedule follows the school calendar and includes 3 weeks in July for the summer school program.
• Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs for deaf/hard‑of‑hearing or deaf/blind students, providing educational instruction and using a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
• Maintains and assists with Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) testing, rating and tracking information.

• Must possess a valid Deaf/hard‑of‑hearing (DHH) Minnesota Teacher license or have the ability to obtain one prior to the start date.
• Knowledge of Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) or similar ASL rating system.
• Knowledge of the deaf/hard‑of‑hearing and deaf/blind students and educational practices.
• Skill in writing basic reports, using arithmetic, and reading and interpreting charts and graphs.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies and procedures and education plans and to maintain records and documentation.

• Knowledge of curriculum, language acquisition and educational best practices as it relates to deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students and/or deaf/blind students.
• Experience working with deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students.
• Demonstration of advanced sign skills.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the workday.

• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer‑paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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