CTE American Sign Language Teacher - River Ridge High School

2026-27 - 1.0 CTE American Sign Language Teacher - River Ridge High School

Lacey, Washington

Job : 5668654

Final date to receive applications: May 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Continuing

Salary: $64,944 to $126,323 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Language:
American Sign

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Email: hr

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 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.

Employment Begins: 2026-27 school year

The teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices. Primary responsibility includes student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn, including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare. The 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 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.

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.

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

• Integrate 21st Century 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 21st Century 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 learning goals, and assess progress.
• The teacher works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others to address student needs and develop effective teaching practices.
• The teacher regularly plans lessons using professional practice and consistent with approved curriculum and instructional practice, employing research‑based strategies.
• The teacher maintains and provides reasonable and meaningful grading and evaluation consistent with policy and communicates this to students and parents.
• The…