Milford Public Schools is hiring: 1.0 American Sign Language Teac...
Milford Public Schools - Milford, CT, United States, 06466
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Middle School Teaching/ World Language: ASL Teacher - Date Posted:
1/16/2025 - Location:
Milford Public Schools - Date Available:
08/25/2025
TEACHER - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) - 1.0 FTE
Position Summary
Milford Public Schools is searching for a dynamic ASL teacher beginning in August 2024. This teacher will engage middle school students in American Sign Language learning with a proficiency-based approach to language instruction and a focus on high-quality instruction.
Responsibilities
- Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the district.
- Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
- Design and implement lessons aligned with the MPS Model for High Quality instruction and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices.
- Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner.
- Assist in the development of curriculum guides and collaborate on the selection of relevant resources and other educational materials to support the development of the MPS ASL program.
- Participate in professional learning to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement.
Knowledge/Skills
- Experience with teaching in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Organizational and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
- CT State Certification, or certifiability, in Hard of Hearing, Grades PreK-12 (#057), and/or Other World Language, Grades 7-12 (#024) preferred.
- Fluency in English and American Sign Language required.
- Professional experience in ASL and/or working with the deaf or hard of hearing students preferred.