ASL Language Teacher

ASL World Language Teacher

Springfield School District 186, District Office - Springfield, Illinois. Southeast, Springfield, Lanphier High Schools (potentially traveling positions)

Job : 3076805
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

TITLE OF VACANCY: ASL World Language Teacher

LOCATION: Southeast, Springfield, Lanphier High Schools (potentially traveling positions)

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 day school calendar for  school year

REPORT TO: Building Principal

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a high school endorsement
• Demonstrate proficiency in ASL in an interview or provide test scores of 3+ on ASLPI or intermediate+ for SLPI
• Experience or willingness to collaborate with other teachers
• Provide accessible learning opportunities for all students while teaching ASL and Deaf culture

• Responsible for passionately providing instruction in the field of American Sign Language; utilizing the curriculum provided by District 186, promoting student progress, and managing a safe positive classroom environment.
• Use technology as a means to support the work of teachers and students.
• Cooperate in carrying out school district rules and regulations.
• Provide differentiated instruction.
• Implement best practice instructional strategies to support content areas.
• Willingness to empower students with diverse learning needs to reach their full potential.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the world language instructional philosophy and congruent with the course curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback and support to help students achieve their learning goals.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in ASL, as a special interest group under world languages, and Deaf culture.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the World Language Instructional Supervisor, Department Chair, or appropriate Administrator.

First contractual day of the  District 186 180-day calendar

In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; see 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required