American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher - 26/27 SY

Job Title

Under general supervision, develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with District educational goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Observes and monitors control of student's behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses, and other areas
• Establishes, maintains, and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility
• Assesses student needs and develops implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials
• Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child
• Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment
• Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes
• Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum
• Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students
• Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests
• Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs
• Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom
• Informs parents of student progress
• Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student
• Informs parents of school activities
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with District and school education objectives
• Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm
• Collaborates with specialists to assist students
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers
• Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge and understanding of State and Federal activities standards
• Knowledge of developmental levels of school age children
• Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of various teaching techniques and methods
• Knowledge of classroom management methods
• Skill in applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals
• Skill in writing routine reports and correspondence
• Skill in effective written and oral communication
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Skill in basic math computations

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an indoor environment
• Work requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
• Valid Arizona Secondary 6-12 Teaching Certificate with approved area
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and State certification requirements will be accepted

Salary: Refer to the Certified Salary Guide

FTE: 1.0

Days in Contract: 211

Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year

Application Procedure: Apply online