American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher

Chichester School District is looking for an American Sign Langauge (ASL) Teacher to join our team for the 2023-2024 School Year!

Make an Impact with Chichester. 

We are looking for a candidate who will take pride in their work, providing a CREATIVE, FUN learning environment for our students. The American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher will teach both middle school and high school students the importance of and help develop their ASL skills, so that they can communicate more effectively in this language.

WHAT CHICHESTER CAN DO FOR YOU:

• Medical Benefits options with District-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance, as well as a paid Buy Back plan for those who waive District insurance (with proof of existing coverage)
• Paid Sick Days/ Holidays/ Personal Days
• District provided Life Insurance plan for all employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 403B Retirement plan options/ PSERS Retirement
• District Workplace Safety Committee/ Wellness Committee
• Ongoing Career and Professional Development

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's is required.
• Current PA American Sign Language PK-12 Certificate is required.
• Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, students and parents.

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US:

• Create lesson plans that promote language acquisition while addressing the needs of each student individually
• Observe students’ progress and communicate with parents to ensure that they are meeting academic goals
• Teach classes that include topics such as grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
• Design and implement activities that encourage students to use ASL in their everyday lives
• Provide information about deaf culture to students and their families so they can better understand the language and the culture of the Deaf community
• Prepare materials for each class session such as syllabi and handouts
• Administer tests to evaluate students’ progress in their knowledge of ASL grammar rules, vocabulary skills, and overall mastery of the language

Division:                     CEA           

Location:                    Chichester School District (Secondary/ Middle & High)

Reports to:                 Building Principals

Salary Level:              According to CEA salary scale, Starting $51,251

If you are offered a position with Chichester School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

• State Police Clearance (Act 34) - complete online and print your results immediately
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) - effective 12/31/14, submit electronically
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) - register & pay online, then go to the fingerprint location of your choice to be printed
• School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
• Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
• PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release -A separate form must be completed for: Current employer; and All former employers that were school entities; and All former employers where you were in a position that involved direct contact with children.

The Chichester School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-485-6881.

Salary : $51,251