Teacher of American Sign Language

ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Office of Academics

Teacher of American Sign Language

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Science is required.
• Master’s degree in Science is desirable.
• NJ Teacher Certification and/or prior secondary school teaching experience desirable.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of effective strategies to teach and assess American Sign Language proficiency while developing students’ receptive, expressive, interpretive, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as cultural competency within the Deaf community.
• Develops students’ fluency in American Sign Language through engaging instruction that integrates vocabulary, grammar, conversation, storytelling, and Deaf culture.
• Delivers high-quality, interactive instruction in a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that encourages active participation, collaboration, and real-world language application.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; understands the developmental needs of adolescent learners; and exhibits flexibility, enthusiasm, and a passion for language acquisition and cultural education.
• Is willing to be involved with students in an extracurricular capacity such as coach/club moderator.
• Demonstrates proficiency in relevant computer and software applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to confer with parents and students in a cooperative effort to understand the student and to encourage progress.

Functions of the Job:

• Understands the mission of the school and promotes the Augustinian values of VERITAS (Truth), UNITAS (Unity) and CARITAS (Love).
• Displays the highest level of ethical and professional behavior and standards.
• Support for the school’s Inclusion Initiative.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures and facilitate active learning.
• Encourage the development of problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical and flexible thinking skills.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Incorporate a variety of strategies to teach, assess, and promote effective learning
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work.
• Observe, encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Participate in department, division, school, and parent meetings.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Interact with students in an extracurricular capacity such as coach/club moderator.
• Be flexible and energetic.

Starting Salary: $48,000

Please electronically submit the following to Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, HR Director at (Mrs.EDavis@hermits.com):

• A cover letter explaining interest and qualifications for the position
• A brief personal statement that includes a vision statement for the position
• A current resume