American Sign Language Teacher

About the role

Fusion Academy is a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school for grades 5–12. We are looking for an American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of MS ASL through ASL 5 at grade levels 6-12.
• Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and maintaining a classroom forum for holistic growth.
• Maintain complete and accurate student and teacher records.
• Develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent parent-teacher communication.
• Support and benefit from a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., tutor part-time students).

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required for consideration, along with a higher-level American Sign Language background.
• Advanced knowledge of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Studies, culture, and awareness.
• Solid subject matter knowledge in most of these areas: MS ASL through ASL 4 at grade levels 6-12.
• Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory.
• Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus, as well as mentoring experience.

Qualifications

• Passionate, well organized, competent in basic computer skills.
• Eager to work in an inclusive and diverse school setting.
• Prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.
• Expertise in the relevant subject area.
• Understanding of learning differences and emotional difficulties.
• Ability to mentor as a positive role model.
• Understanding and support of each student's profile.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem-solving skills, professional communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.
• Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passion, genuineness, organization, internal motivation, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law.
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility.
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

USD $28.50 - USD $28.50 /Hr.