High School American Sign Language Teacher Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The High School American Sign Language Teacher position at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, TN is a part-time role with an estimated salary of $20.3K - $25.4K a year. Responsibilities include teaching ASL, creating engaging lesson plans, maintaining classroom management, assessing student progress, and fostering student engagement with deaf culture. Ideal candidates possess mid-level ASL and deaf education experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to integrate biblical principles into their teaching.
Job Description
High School American Sign Language Teacher Grace Christian Academy – 3.8
Knoxville, TN Job Details Part-time Estimated:
$20.3K – $25.4K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Mid-level American Sign Language Deaf education 1 year Grammar Experience Communication skills
Full Job Description Job Title:
High School American Sign Language (ASL)
Teacher Reports To:
High School Principal Time Status:
Part-Time The primary duties of this position are to prepare lessons centered around a biblical worldview, create an engaging classroom environment, and maintain consistent lines of communication with administration, parents, and students. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in ASL and a desire to inspire students to develop communication skills through sign language with biblical integration.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction :
Teach American Sign Language to high school students, ensuring that lessons align with the curriculum and meet learning objectives.
Lesson Planning :
Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and provide students with a solid understanding of ASL grammar, vocabulary, and cultural aspects.
Classroom Management :
Maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment that encourages student participation, collaboration, and growth.
Assessments :
Evaluate student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
Communication :
Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and parents to support student development and address any concerns related to student performance or behavior.
Student Engagement :
Foster a safe and inclusive classroom that encourages students to actively engage with ASL and deaf culture, promoting an understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Professional Development :
Stay up to date on current ASL teaching methods, trends, and resources to continually improve instructional practices.
Professional and Personal Qualities:
Demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence. Maintain attention to detail and accuracy. Sustain a positive attitude a poise under pressure. Possess a spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness.
Spiritual Qualifications:
Possesses a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. Models a lifestyle of biblical integrity. Demonstrates a growing personal walk with Christ. Be fully supportive of Grace Christian Academy’s and Grace Baptist Church’s mission, vision, and core values. Maintain active membership in a local church. Affirm and communicate doctrine consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 revision, and the Nashville Statement – linked below. o
BAPTIST FAITH AND MESSAGE 2000
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THE NASHVILLE STATEMENT
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