Future American Sign Language Teacher (ASL)

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Reports to: Distance Learning Coordinator/Director of the Center for Leading and Learning

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree or 18 hours graduate credit in field preferred.
2. Successful completion of BCI/FBI background check
3. Valid Ohio Department of Education licensure/credentials or Alternative Teaching Licensure
4. Teachers with the ability to teach courses as a College Credit Plus (CCP) approved class are preferred

Position Description

The Instructor of American Sign Language is responsible for the instruction of courses in American Sign Language (World Language) and provides classroom and lab instruction in various American Sign Language courses including ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3, and ASL 4. The American Sign Language Instructor will teach to various districts in a blended learning format.  Course meetings will occur live through video conference several days per week and will be supplemented with online content posted on a learning management system. The American Sign Language teacher will work collaboratively with the American Sign Language Teaching Assistant and the Distance Learning Coordinator.

Essential Functions:

1. Teaches assigned American Sign Language Course Sections, in accordance with the Muskingum Valley ESC schedule; maintains written instructional standards and detailed lesson plans; facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed; teaches live via video conference and posts supplemental course materials through an identified LMS; informs students in writing of grades; supplies school districts with grade reports at identified timelines; participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes; establishes/maintains and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner
2. Develops new courses as needed, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; reviews and updates course outlines, syllabi, textbooks, and course procedure sheets for American Sign Language courses; assists with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates and state mandates
3. Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful American Sign Language program; integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality
4. Participates/Assists in American Sign Language course scheduling, participates/assists with other department needs, meetings, and professional development meetings as assigned
5. Performs other related duties as assigned

Other Duties:

1. Ensures safety of students, taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
2. Maintains a positive attitude and demeanor toward children.
3. Participates in team meetings when requested
4. Demonstrates the ability to maintain strict confidentiality concerning students enrolled in the program, their progress, and other personally identifiable information
5. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development by remaining current in the literature and best practices that inform the field
6. Participates in on-going professional development opportunities
7. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
8. Participates in mandatory MVESC meetings and activities (e.g., goal setting, required training activities).
9. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the Center.
10. Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
11. Helps instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all other duties as required or requested by the Superintendent

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Due to the challenging behavioral needs of some students, there may be exposure to verbal abuse and/or physical aggression. The staff member is determined to be at Category 1 regarding exposure to bodily fluids including blood, human tissue, or bodily fluids and must utilize “universal precautions” as a standard operating procedure.

SKILLS IN:

Blended learning strategies, planning and organization, and teamwork/collaboration

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Typical school technology.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Dates of the work period will be stated in the employment contract.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

The ASL teacher will be evaluated by MVESC personnel and his or her designee in accordance with the procedures identified by law and including the standards established by the organization. The employee will be required to follow the guidelines identified in the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES).

The Muskingum Valley ESC Governing Board is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the Service Center.  This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.