Urgently Require ASL Teacher - Hillsboro High School - PART TIME - 23/24 School Year in Oregon

Job title: ASL Teacher - Hillsboro High School - PART TIME - 23/24 School Year
Company: Northwest Regional Education Service District
Job description: Licensed/Teacher (School Age)

• Date Posted:

7/6/2023

• Location:

Hillsboro School District

• Date Available:

08/21/2023

• Closing Date:

Priority Date 08/01/2023

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be . We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.
In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: ASL Teacher
Department: Related Services
Location: Hillsboro School District - Hillsboro High School
Salary: Per negotiated Contract, Licensed Salary Schedule
Bargaining Unit: NWEA
Start Date: AUGUST 21, 2023
FTE: 0.33 - 2.64 hours per day
NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
To provide academic and linguistic instruction in American Sign Language. Serves as the
instructor for American Sign Language to fulfill foreign language requirements for high
school students. Develop and implement curriculum in vocabulary and linguistic
structures of ASL as well as the cultural perspectives on the Deaf Community. Provide
instruction in receptive and expressive processes of ASL.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Oregon teaching license with an endorsement in any area AND competency in ASL
demonstrated by documentation of ONE of the following:
2. Qualified or Professional certification by the American Sign Language Teacher?s
Association
3. Oregon Quality Assurance Screening Level III or higher in the Interpreter section
4. CI certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
5. Valid certification from the National Association of the Deaf Level IV or higher
6. Masters degree in ASL, Deaf studies, Linguistics or a related field preferred
7. Valid Oregon drivers license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Experience teaching ASL/English preferred.
2. Ability to develop and implement curriculum.
3. Experience and involvement in the Deaf Community.
4. Fine motor skills to perfect acceptable ASL signs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Select and develop appropriate curriculum for the instruction of ASL.
B. Select and develop assessments which would evaluate student competence in expressive
and receptive aspects of ASL.
C. Prepare quarterly reports and maintain related documents indicating student progress.
D. Write lesson plans that are aligned with objectives and goals of curriculum and ASL
Content Standards
E. Provide requisite data to the supervisor within designated deadlines.
F. Develop and deliver instruction to secondary school students in assigned
curriculum area, using self-designed and district adopted curriculum aligned with
Oregon common core standards for subject area
G. Assess student progress regularly, keeping accurate records and providing
progress reports as required, and communicating with parents as deemed
necessary
H. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to
the maturity and interest level of the students; develop rules of classroom
behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner
I. Differentiate curriculum to meet the individual learning needs and interests of
students with a wide range of performance levels
J. Employ a variety of instructional techniques to meet the learning needs of a
diverse group of learners
K. Support special educator in the development of IEP goals for each student that
addresses their needs comprehensively
L. Participate fully with other educational team members in the decisions regarding
the students in the program
M. Use appropriate strategies (behavioral and instructional), materials, and other
available resources that will assist the student to achieve instructional goals and
objectives, and also behavioral goals addressed in the IEP
N. Develop and maintain effective communication with team members, parents,
colleagues and administrators
O. Attend scheduled staff meetings and building/department trainings
P. Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD?s goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be . We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at . Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. FISCAL POSITION CONTROL CODE: 2073
JOB POST ID: 2832

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