What are the responsibilities and job description for the MSAD Special Teacher- ASL Specialist position at Mn State Academies?
Working Title: MSAD Special Teacher- ASL Specialist
Job Class: Special Teacher: Masters Of Arts/Masters Of Science/5 Year + License
Agency: Mn State Academies
- Job ID: 93919
- Location: Faribault
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 05/01/2026
- Closing Date: 05/18/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-SRS
- Division/Unit: Minnesota State Academies / MSAD Teachers
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift (7:30am-4pm)
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Special Salary Range: $28.53 - $54.19 / hourly
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This announcement will be used to fill a Special Teacher-ASL Specialist position at the MN State Academy for the Deaf.
- This is a ten month per year position; the work schedule follows the school calendar and includes 3 weeks in July for the summer school program.
- Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students. Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
- This position will maintain and assist with Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) testing, rating and tracking information.
**Positions at MN State Academy for the Deaf require American Sign Language (ASL) skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire**
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a valid Deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) Minnesota Teacher license or have the ability to obtain one prior to the start date
- Knowledge of Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) or similar ASL rating system.
- Knowledge of the deaf/hard of hearing and deaf/blind students and educational practices
- Skill in writing basic reports, using arithmetic, and reading and interpreting charts and graphs
- Fluency in American Sign Language
- Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies and procedures and education plans and to maintain records and documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of curriculum, language acquisition and educational best practices as it relates to deaf/hard of hearing students and/or deaf/blind students.
- Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students
- Demonstration of advanced sign skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the workday
Additional Requirements
- Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check within the past 12 months
Salary : $59,342 - $112,715