2025/2026 High School Teacher - American Sign Language (ASL) Part-Time

General Description:  To prayerfully minister to students in their faith and train them to live their faith. Teachers educate students in subject matters, skills, and attitudes that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible young men and women of God.  UCA recognizes teaching as integral part of the 5-fold ministry given to the church in Ephesians 4:11-13. As such, UCA teachers serve as ministers to help advance the mission and vision of United Christian Academy.

The American Sign Language (ASL) teacher is responsible for instructing students in the fundamentals of ASL, including grammar, vocabulary, and facial expressions, creating a supportive learning environment to develop fluency in sign language, often incorporating Deaf culture awareness into the curriculum, while assessing student progress and adapting lessons to individual needs.

Reports To:  The principal directly and indirectly to all authorities to whom the principal is subject.

DOMAIN 1: Personal & Spiritual Responsibilities

1. Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste

1. Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action

• Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, 23)
• Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement in self and others
• Participates and contributes to staff devotional and prayer
• Commits and contributes to a local church

1. Possesses a solid and growing knowledge of the Scripture and Christianity
   1. Disciples students toward spiritual growth and maturity
   2. Maintains good health and physical endurance to fulfill job duties
   3. Maintains good attendance

DOMAIN 2: Classroom Management

1. Maintains a physical classroom environment that is conducive to teaching and learning

• The classroom is warm and inviting
• The classroom is clean, safe, and orderly
• Displays are updated regularly, showing students’ work or instructional materials
• Classroom set up and furniture arrangement facilitates--not hinders--instruction

1. Facilitates positive, productive interactions in the classroom

• Teacher demonstrates genuine care and respect for students
• Students exhibit cordial respect for teacher
• Students are polite, respectful, and encouraging to one another

1. Ensures that students consistently perform at a high level

• Teacher establishes and leads class to work towards high standards
• Students understand and follow classroom procedures and standards
• Students engage in lessons/tasks productively and enthusiastically
• Students are intrinsically motivated to give their best efforts
• Transitions students between lessons/act