What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Language Teacher position at Carney, Sandoe & Associates?
Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organizaton, is currently seeking an American Sign Language Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year at a Catholic all girls school in Bladensburg, Maryland.
About CS&A:
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Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
- Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
- Deliver effective ASL instruction using a variety of teaching methods, incorporating multimedia resources and hands-on activities to engage students of diverse learning styles.
- Implement best practices in data-driven instruction, including inquiry and hands-on activities, demonstrations, lectures, and discussions.
- Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs and update families regarding students’ achievements and progress.
- Collaborate with staff and the school community in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance students' learning experience and increase student achievement.
- Act as a mentor and promote teamwork among students.
- Identify the special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed.
- Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, ASL, Deaf Studies, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Previous experience teaching ASL at the high school level preferred
- State teaching certification or licensure in ASL education
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and a strong understanding of Deaf culture.
- Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-services required.
- Stay updated on best practices in ASL instruction, Deaf culture, and educational technology.
- Practical technology skills, including learning management systems (Blackbaud and Google Classroom.)
- A desire to teach in a Catholic School committed to Catholic education and the formation of young women in Christian character.
- Exemplary character and demonstrated services to others.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity and an ability to collaborate with colleagues.
- Willingness and ability to contribute to an atmosphere and environment conducive to our girls' academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development.
Potential Benefits:
Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.
💵 Competitive pay
🧠 Professional Development Opportunities
✏️ Classroom Resources
🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance
😃 401(k) plan – Employer match
⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
🏠 Housing (boarding schools)
Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.