5th-8th American Sign Language Teacher

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Description:

Salem Lutheran Church and School, part of the Pacific Southwest District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, has served the Orange, CA community since 1965. Guided by Scripture and the Holy Spirit, Salem is committed to nurturing individuals in their Christian life journey through meaningful growth and vocational calling. The ministry places a strong emphasis on missional outreach to families, including a long-established preschool and a growing K–8 school.

Today, Salem offers traditional and contemporary worship services, a variety of Bible study opportunities, and a vibrant school community with double classes in most grades and over 200 church members.

Salem Lutheran School is seeking an experienced and passionate educator to lead a part-time American Sign Language program for students in grades 5-8. The teacher will build students' foundational ASL proficiency, cultural understanding, and confidence as visual communicators within Salem's Christ-centered learning community.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday; approximately 12-15 hours per week, including instruction, planning, assessment, and related responsibilities

Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation: Starting at $29 per hour; commensurate with education and experience

Reports To: Principal

Clearances: Successful completion of background check and all required employment clearances

• C2 - 5th Grade: 11:05–11:40 a.m.
• C3 - 5th Grade: 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
• C8 - 8th Grade: 12:25–1:10 p.m.
• C5 - 7th Grade: 1:15–2:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday

• C6 - 6th Grade: 10:55–11:25 a.m.
• C7 - 6th Grade: 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• C8 - 8th Grade: 12:25–1:10 p.m.
• C5 - 7th Grade: 1:15–2:00 p.m.

The ASL Teacher educates and ministers to students in grades 5-8 by facilitating their spiritual, academic, and social-emotional growth through American Sign Language instruction from a Christian worldview. The program establishes a strong foundation in visual language acquisition, deepens students' understanding of Deaf culture and communities, and prepares them for secondary ASL coursework.

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, Education, World Languages, or a related field preferred
• Strong expressive and receptive proficiency in ASL required, including accurate finger spelling, grammar, syntax, and non-manual markers
• Teaching credential or relevant ASL professional certification preferred, or active progress toward one
• Demonstrated knowledge of and respect for Deaf culture, history, perspectives, and communities
• Experience teaching ASL to upper elementary or middle school students preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with a commitment to professional growth and Christian education

As a servant-leader called by God into ministry at Salem Lutheran, the ASL Teacher promotes in personal life and public service the established values of Salem Lutheran. These values are rooted in the beliefs and practices of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. In leading and teaching students and serving families, the teacher will uphold and not disgrace, demean, mock, or teach contrary to those beliefs and practices as outlined in LCMS Belief and Practice.

The ASL Teacher is accountable to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession: engaging and supporting students; creating effective learning environments; organizing subject matter; planning instruction; assessing learning; and developing as a professional educator.

The teacher intentionally integrates the Christian faith,…