Faculty - High School - American Sign Language

Description

The High School American Sign Language (ASL) Faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses in ASL, including introductory and advanced levels. The teacher should have a strong understanding of ASL alongside effective instructional strategies to promote student comprehension and engagement. S/he will stay current with educational research, maintain effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues, and promote a positive classroom environment. Professional development and a passion for language will be key to inspiring students and ensuring academic success.

Requirements

• Instruct and engage students through diverse teaching methods to enhance student comprehension.
• Prepare students academically and in character for college and life-long success.
• Develop course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines or state and school requirements.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed to ensure success.
• Administer tests, record results, and develop progress reports for parents.
• Maintain classroom standards, keep attendance records, ensure discipline, assign lessons, and correct homework promptly.
• Communicate regularly with families as partners in education.
• Participate in faculty meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Sponsor student activities or organizations and counsel students on academic issues.
• Provide collaborative support to teachers, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain attention to detail, accuracy, timely implementation, and quality performance.
• Exhibit honesty, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Meet high professional standards of behavior and dress.
• Attend all HS Administrative meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by High School Administrators or Head of School.

The Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) teacher must be a spiritually sensitive individual who understands the mission and philosophy of the school. The teacher must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity and the academic and leadership abilities necessary to teach God’s truth. Skills in effective communication with diverse individuals, appropriate handling of confidential information, and maintaining a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude, along with integrity in all situations, are prerequisites.