MSAD Special Teacher- ASL Specialist Job Faribault area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

Location:

Faribault
Telework Eligible:
No
Bargaining Unit/Union: 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc

Working Title: MSAD Special Teacher- ASL Specialist

Job Class:
Special Teacher: BA/BS - MA/MS + License+30

Agency:
Mn State Academies

Job
Location:

Faribault
Telework Eligible:
No
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 08/21/2026
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
Bargaining Unit/Union: 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc
FLSA Status:
Exempt
- Professional
Re-Posting:
Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes

The work you ll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This announcement will be used to fill a Special Teacher-ASL Specialist position at the MN State Academy for the Deaf.

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 to deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students. Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
This position will maintain and assist with Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) testing, rating and tracking information.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

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

About Mn State Academies

For over 150 years, the Minnesota State Academies has provided educational services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and blind/visually impaired students who range in age from birth to 21. The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) and the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) are statewide public schools with dormitory options that serves students from all regions of the state.

Our teachers are professionally trained and licensed in Deaf/Hard of Hearing and blind/visually impaired education.

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