American Sign Language Teacher, RHS

Job Description

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position:
American Sign Language Teacher, High School

Reports to:

Principal, High School

Contract:

200 Days

Salary Scale:
Teacher Salary Scale

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Revised: 9/2010, 2/2021

Develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

• Possesses or qualifies for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
• Possesses outstanding knowledge and skill in the assigned instructional area and demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the learning process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies and skills related to scientifically-based research and its implementation.
• Proficiency in public speaking and written communication to express and/or exchange ideas.
• Emotionally mature, objective and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, staff, co‑workers and community agencies.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children that may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.
• Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.

• Establishes and implements daily written lesson plans.
• Evaluates student learning and revises instruction accordingly.
• Structures teaching to encourage independent thinking by students.
• Effectively prepares/uses instructional materials and technology resources.
• Maintains appropriate expectations for all students.
• Differentiates instruction.
• Maintains appropriate student classroom behavior.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject/grade.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Displays enthusiasm for teaching.
• Utilizes strategies to meet class objectives, student needs and abilities.
• Effectively motivates students.
• Manages instructional time wisely.
• Provides an appropriate learning environment.
• Models acceptable written and oral expressions.
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and the community.
• Provides appropriate feedback to students.
• Uses measures of student learning to improve instruction.
• Models professional, moral and ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Participates in meaningful and continuous professional development.
• Works collegially and collaboratively with peers, staff, parents and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Provides services to the professional, the school division and/or the community.
• Displays professionalism: demonstrates good attendance and punctuality; submits required reports on time and meets other deadlines; maintains accurate records; follows proper channels of communication; appropriately maintains confidentiality; is familiar with and abides by School Board policies, regulations and school procedures; takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up to date;
  
  follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment; responds to telephone, email and in‑person requests, inquiries and questions in a professional, polite and responsive manner; attends all required meetings; maintains confidentiality in all matters; models professional, moral and ethical standards, personal integrity, non‑discriminatory and cultural inclusion practices by respecting the worth, dignity and individual beliefs of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Instructional Supervisor.

Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Regular travel throughout the school and effectively interacting with students, staff, and community members. Vocal communication is required for expressing or…