American Sign Language (ASL) Classroom Teacher

Job Title: American Sign Language (ASL) Classroom Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Southside High School

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale/187 Days

Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: • Bachelor's degree from accredited university • Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned • American Sign Language (TASC-ASL) Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills: • Knowledge of subjects assigned • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills • Excellent presentation skills, interpersonal skills, organization skills, and time management skills • Ability to work independently and efficiently to complete time-sensitive matters • Dynamic team skills required in order to work collaboratively and productively with employees, students, parents

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General:

1. Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability, and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
2. Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
3. Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem-solving and decision-making.
4. Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
5. Uses time productively on the job.
6. Follows district policies, rules, and regulations.
7. Accepts supervisory direction.
8. Strives to improve job skills.
9. Demonstrates tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

Instructional Strategies:

10. Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program and shows written evidence of preparation as required.
11. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
12. Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
13. Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
14. Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to plan instructional activities.
15. Works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
16. Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
17. Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
18. Uses technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

Student Growth and Development:

19. Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
20. Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
21. Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
22. Sponsors outside activities approved by the campus principal.
23. Be a positive role model for students, supports the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization:

24. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
25. Manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
26. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
27. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication:

28. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
29. Attends all campus events/activities as directed by the campus administration.
30. Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
31. Uses effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development:

32. Participates in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
33. Keeps informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
34. Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
35. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises assigned teacher aide(s), if any.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Demands: • Maintain emotional control under stress. • Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written), interpret policies and procedures, reason, read, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, coordinate, compile, and instruct. • Frequent standing, stooping, and bending. • Ability to lift and/or carry moderate weight (15-44 pounds), sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, reach, repetitive hand motions, hear, speak, and move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, or other classroom equipment.

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.