CTE American Sign Language Teacher - River Ridge High School

Position: 2026-27 - 1.0 CTE American Sign Language Teacher - River Ridge High School
Employment Begins: 2026-27 school year

CTE TEACHER - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification:
Certificated

Location:

Assigned School(s)

Reports to:

Principal or Assistant Principal FLSA Status:
Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NTEA

This is a standard position description to be used for certificated teaching positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Teachers assigned to the position description may or may not be assigned all of the duties identified herein.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and teacher and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Part I:

Position Summary:

The teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. Primary responsibility shall include student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student's readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare. Teacher may teach in a variety of secondary educational, individual or team teaching, settings.

The District represents a diverse community. More than 50% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District's diverse populations.

Part II:
Supervision and Controls over the Work:

The teacher works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The teacher's work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Part III:
Major Duties and Responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following:

CTE has three primary goals in the North Thurston Public Schools:

* Integrate 21stCentury Standards in courses and CTSO's (Career and Technical Student Organizations) Skills USA.

* Align standards to post-secondary articulations or recognized industry certifications.

* Connect students to careers in various fields.

* Teaches a full range of competencies to include but not limited to:

* Familiar with the North Thurston Public Schools' curriculum and its goals and objectives.

* Must be able to relate specific Career and Technical Education concepts to daily life situations.

* Ability to design activity-centered units that also support academic-essential learnings.

* Incorporate appropriate technology within course.

* Incorporate 21stCentury Skills and Student Leadership standards within curricula

* Obtain necessary industry certifications; NATEF for Automotive; MOUS for Business and Office, etc.

* Understand and follow industry safety standards

* Maintain first aid certification

* Participate in program advisory activities

* The teacher plans for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student's current knowledge and skill level, set student learning goals, and assess student progress. The assessment of student needs includes the use of district approved assessment tools and strategies in addition to the teachers own professional practice.

As part of the planning process for inclusion students with special needs, the teacher may assist in identifying and complies with teaching and learning and student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 accommodation requirements.

* The teacher works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices, and developing and implementing best practices.

* The teacher will regularly conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional practice (content, goals, assessment, re-teaching, etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice. The teacher uses research-based instructional strategies in planning lessons to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students (e.g., contextual learning opportunities).

* The teacher maintains and provides reasonable and meaningful student grading and evaluation consistent with school and district policy and regularly and effectively communicates such information to students and parents. Reporting may include regular posting to and maintenance of electronic grade systems with parent and student access.

* The teacher integrates district approved and/or required technology into…