American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher

Location:

Village High School

Recruiting Start Date:

05/16/2025

Estimated Start Date:

08/05/2025

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area; organizes and facilitates the learning process utilizing a variety of evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology; participates in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social and emotional success of students; consistently evaluates student progress, makes appropriate adjustments, and communicates student progress; regularly collaborates, reflects, and grows to improve learning opportunities for students.

At Village High School:

• Teachers guide students through personalized learning activities in an online competency-based system.

• Teachers are highly qualified in specific content areas and serve as the teacher of record for students in courses within that content area.

• Teachers lead students in elective courses based on qualifications and interest.

• Teacher may also support students in subject area courses in a completely online environment.

• Teachers will assist students in collaborative problem-solving activities, personal inquiry projects, leadership development, and wellness activities.

• Teachers will serve as formal mentors for a small group of students. This role includes conducting regular progress checks, assisting students with goal-setting, and serving as the primary point of contact for parents and families.

• Teachers may be involved in some team teaching situations working with other adults in the same classroom in a collaborative partnership.

• Teachers may supervise students as they participate in learning expeditions such as: hikes, physical activities, museum visits, historical sites, etc.

• Successful candidates will have a “spirit of innovation” and be willing to develop and refine systems for the benefit of individual students and the school.

• Successful candidates will be willing to collaborate with colleagues and administration to develop learning activities, projects, expeditions, events, and operational tasks in an open and fluid environment.

• The Village model is based on the following elements: mastery/competency based learning, individual learner profiles, problem based learning, personal inquiry projects, reading for pleasure, learning expeditions, mentorships/internships, health/wellness of all community members, and responsible freedom for students.

• More information about this program can be found on The Village website: https://village.asd20.org/

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert

• Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction

• Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices

• Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught

• Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students

• Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers

• Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a communit