American Sign Language Instructor

High School Teacher - ASL (Long Term Substitute)
Start Date: January 4, 2027

End Date: June 17, 2027
Location: Steilacoom High School
Hours Per Day: 7.50 (1.0 FTE)

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor to inspire and empower learners of all ages through engaging instruction in American Sign Language. In this role, you will develop and deliver comprehensive ASL lessons tailored to diverse student needs, fostering effective communication skills and cultural understanding. Whether working with children, adults, or community groups, you will create an inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and fluency in ASL. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by bridging communication gaps and supporting language acquisition.

Substitutes employed by the District for twenty (20) consecutive work days shall be placed on the teacher's salary schedule at the appropriate step as if they were a full time employee. Here is a link to the 2026-27 salary schedule.

Are you interested in making a difference? We are seeking an ASL Teacher with the following minimum qualifications to join our team!

• Minimum Qualifications and Skills
• Successful experience or demonstrated commitment toward working with culturally and racially diverse students, families and communities.
• Successful completion of either a full teacher program with valid teaching certificate and/or endorsement or successful completion of an approved state program for the Business and Industry Requirements for CTE (see certification options for CTE).
• Possess or qualify to attain a valid Washington State CTE certificate.
• Experience or skill in delivering instruction in American Sign Language courses.
• Knowledge of strength-focused instructional strategies for students that promotes autonomy, cooperation and student voice.
• Experience or skill in creating a caring classroom environment that is orderly, purposeful and facilitates student learning.
• Experience or skill in planning, preparing and delivering differentiated instruction that facilitates active learning.
• Demonstrated skill or experience supporting and contributing to the success of students with disabilities.
• Understanding of how injustice or racial inequity may impact students and families experience with school.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong relationship building, networking skills to connect with community businesses and resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and remain flexible.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Successful completion of a master's degree in school counseling.
• Experience in school-focused, evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health models.
• Experience working with military-connected students and families.
• Understanding of standards-based grading systems.
• Bilingual skills.

Join us as an ASL Instructor and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to empowering individuals through language education. Your expertise will help build bridges of understanding across communities while nurturing the next generation of fluent sign language users!

Pay: $32,296.00 - $60,782.00 per year

Work Location: In person