MIDDLE SCHOOL; fte SIGN Language Teacher

Position: MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.3 fte) SIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER

Location: Troutdale, OR

Job : 132

# of Openings: 1

JOB TITLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 SIGN LANGUAGE

An American Sign Language (ASL) teacher instructs students on the fundamentals of sign language, including vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and expressive/receptive signing. They also foster a deep understanding of Deaf culture and community norms. Aiming to develop student fluency, the ASL teacher is also dedicated to fostering inclusion and bridging communication gaps between the deaf and hearing communities.

• Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR  to ).
• Instruction & Language Acquisition:
  Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Oregon World Language Intermediate Proficiency Levels; teach speaking, listening, reading, and writing through immersive and communicative strategies that support authentic language use and real-world application with differentiation and interactive learning experiences to support diverse learners.
• Cultural Competence & Global Learning:
  Foster intercultural competence, create opportunities to explore cultural diversity through authentic resources and culturally responsive instruction; promote empathy, respect, and global awareness within an inclusive and culturally sustaining classroom environment.
• Assessment & Reporting:
  Design and implement standards-aligned assessments that support language proficiency and cultural understanding; use formative and summative assessment practices to monitor student progress, provide meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction to meet student needs; maintain accurate records and collaborate with colleagues to support instructional alignment and continuous improvement.
• Student Engagement:
  Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation and positive risk-taking in language learning; build positive relationships with students while implementing school-wide classroom expectations.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate records of student grades, attendance, and progress using school management systems.
• Communication:
  Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and behavior.
• Collaboration & Extra Duties:
  Collaborate with colleagues for curriculum planning and support school-wide extra-curricular activities; participate in staff meetings, professional learning communities, in-service and professional development activities as required or assigned; attend special education meetings or data meetings as requested; complete assigned supervision duties before or after school.
• Professional Collaboration, Leadership, and Continuous Improvement:
  Build and sustain positive, culturally responsive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners; demonstrate professional judgment and adaptability; collaborate with specialists and support staff; participate in team meetings, PLCs, and school initiatives; communicate relevant information regarding programs, services, and student needs; demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness; contribute to a positive school culture; apply research-based instructional practices; uphold professional ethics; use effective interpersonal skills;
  
  engage in ongoing professional growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in ASL, Deaf education, or a related field.
• Fluency:
  Experience teaching or working with individuals with hearing impairment is preferred.
• Valid Oregon teacher’s license with World Language endorsement; OR Charter Registry registered with Teachers Standard Practices Commission.
• Understanding of human growth and development patterns, learning theory, and brain research.
• Content knowledge in ACTFL Proficiency Levels for middle school.
• Familiarity with a variety of age-appropriate instructional, assessment, and classroom management strategies that reflect current research on best practices.
• Ability to become familiar with and implement Oregon World Language Intermediate Proficiency Levels as basis for…