ASL Specialist (Teacher) - Statewide Services and Outreach
About the role
Provides American Sign Language (ASL)/Deaf Culture assessment and facilitates and/or advises on appropriate interventions for students, staff, professionals, and families at the Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services and throughout the state of Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates ASL competencies of students, educators, and professionals for Evaluation Team Report (ETR) or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the Statewide Services Evaluation Clinic.
- Administers checklists of communication and language skills; prepares reports and develops language recommendations based on evaluations and progress monitoring.
- Provides individualized intervention, focusing on ASL development need areas identified by formal evaluations.
- Coordinates and provides leadership for the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services staff, Ohio Public Schools, licensed personnel, and families.
- Participates in post-assessment meetings and provides feedback for school districts and statewide services.
- Assists with professional development for SLPI team in assessment procedures; maintains strict confidentiality regarding assessments.
- Implements programming for online learning opportunities for students across Ohio; provides leadership and support to the team in creating content and building online professional learning.
- Leads American Sign Language (ASL) Online Classes: teaches ASL to Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services staff, reviews curriculum, and works with the ASL Online Team to create course content and support program innovation.
- Supports leadership in building class schedules for ASL Online courses for school districts in Ohio.
- Provides and arranges workshops and educational opportunities for faculty, parents, and school districts statewide on ASL and Deaf Culture.
- Provides consultation to Ohio educators regarding signs for content areas; acts as part of a team to recommend or develop appropriate curriculum, teacher resource guides, assessments, materials, and equipment.
- Compiles resources and materials; provides information and resources related to Deaf Education to groups and individuals.
- Participates in staff development activities and other duties as assigned.
- Maintains knowledge of educational trends affecting deaf and non-deaf students and first and second language learners in ASL; attends professional workshops, seminars, and/or courses.
Requirements
- Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level, subject area, or special class assignment.
- Must demonstrate Superior level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at hire.
- American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) Qualified or Professional certification preferred; Provisional certification required within 1 year of hire.
- Knowledge of bilingual educational methods and child language acquisition.
- Experience in teaching ASL at the K-12 and/or college level preferred.
- B.A – B.S. in ASL Teaching, Deaf Education, or a related field required (M.A. – M.S. preferred).
Skills
- Education and Educational Support
- Adaptability
- Developing Others
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leading Others
- Presenting
- Organization
Work Location
Ohio School for the Deaf, Columbus, OH (Franklin County)
Schedule
Full-time, classified position under OEA/Scope.
Agency Overview
The Statewide Services and Outreach (SSO) division of the Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services (ODBES) provides programs and services in the student's home district, at the Ohio School for the Deaf, the Ohio State School for the Blind, and through web-based technologies for schools and families throughout the state. ODBES Statewide Services and Outreach focuses on student evaluation, district consultation, educational supports, community and professional partnerships, and family consultation and supports.