TEACHER - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
2026-2027 School Year
Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for an American Sign Language teaching position that is available in our division for the 2026-2027 school year.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teachers license with the appropriate endorsement to teach American Sign Language at the high school level • Develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materials • Possess the ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction • Integrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning • Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework • Create and maintain an inclusive supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students • Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills • Engage and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and families • Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment • Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Hold a masters degree in Education and/or the specific subject area • FLSA Status Exempt • SALARY: $52,832.35 - $85,613.64 annually with benefits commensurate with experience
BENEFITS
• Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage • Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses • Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families • Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families • Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave • Virginia Retirement System VRS - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account • Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long-term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled
EEO Statement
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information including family medical history is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs, and activities that are accessible, usable, and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare, and other social services.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources 750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg, VA 24073 (540) 382-5100
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employs more than 22,000 employees. With an enrollment of more than 161,000 students, MCPS is the 14th largest school district in the nation.
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