T26/27-WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHER - ASL (Candidate Pool)

Qualifications: 

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Hold a current, valid qualified or professional certification by the American Sign Language Teachers Association; or
• Hold a current, valid Virginia Quality Assurance Screening Level III Interpreting Certification or higher issued by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; or
• Hold a current, valid Registry of Interpreters for Deaf certification at least one of the following: Certification of Interpretation (CI), Certification of Deaf Interpretation (CDI), Reverse Skills Certification (RSC), or Comprehensive Skills Certification (CSC); or
• Hold a current, valid National Association for the Deaf Level IV Certification or higher, and
• Earned a minimum of three semester hours of methods of teaching foreign languages at the elementary and secondary levels from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Experience:

• Teaching experience in the above mentioned area
• Knowledge of best instructional practices
• Ability to integrate technology
• Experience in educational and instructional leadership

Responsibilities:  

• Implements instructional programs that meet the needs, interests and abilities of students using appropriate instructional materials
• Maintains safe and orderly environment
• Communicates with parents/guardians
• Maintains complete and accurate student records
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, instructional assistants, parents, and community members
• Monitors and assesses student achievement
• Attends ongoing professional learning and meetings

Salary: 

• Salary will be based on the FY2026-27 salary schedule.