CTE American Sign Language Teacher

For the 2025-26 school year ONLY

Part Time Postion 0.6 FTE

Posting Period: Open until filled

Fair Labor Standard Act Status: Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement, and/or ability to become Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certified in Sign Language Interpreting by demonstrating a minimum of three years of gainful employment (non-teaching) in a variety of ASL-related assignments
• Ability to provide first year and advanced levels of American Sign Language instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of effective instruction and understanding of state content standards as defined by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Schools
• Possession of or ability to earn and maintain a First Aid/CPR Card
• Willingness to actively develop and maintain business partnerships
• Must be able to infuse contextual learning opportunities into subject area
• Ability to teach a variety of developmental levels, grades 9-12
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool
Willingness to participate in staff development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

Essential Functions:

• Must adhere to the Career Education and Technical program standards set by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Career and Technical Education in Washington State. Standards include:
• Provide student leadership opportunities for further growth and professional development
• Lead and/or participate in CTE advisory committee meetings
• Attend state-sponsored, required workshops and conferences
• Articulate classes with post-secondary education
• Develop and maintain business partnerships
• Design learning experiences and assessments that allow students to demonstrate learning
• Communicates effectively with students and builds a strong language program
• Works with knowledge of and an on-going exposure with the deaf community, its culture, and its life experiences
• Learn and infuse emerging technologies into teaching, learning, and assessment
• Maintain effective student management in a non-coercive, positive environment
• Handles discipline in a positive manner with effective classroom management skills
• Works and plans cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, counselors and community members
• Provides an instructional program for students geared to meet their individual needs at their instructional level
• Applies teaching strategies that include the direct, cooperative and individual models
• Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
Other duties as assigned

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate

SOC Code:252032

Benefits/Compensation:

Salary range: $64,498 - $121,573 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience).

Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CBA .
Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits.
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Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE.
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• Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.
  • Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
  • Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
  • Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CBA .