High School Teacher - American Sign Language

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENTArvada West High School (AWHS) is a diverse, community-centered, and achievement-oriented high school committed to maximizing student experiences. We prepare all students to think critically and interact responsibly in a drastically changing world. We serve nearly 2000 students in grades 9-12 and offer a variety of world-class programming to meet the needs and interests of all Arvada West students. Each student is issued a Chromebook to ensure equal access to the technology needed to keep learning relevant to the demands of todays workplace. We offer more than 24 AP courses, including AP Seminar and Capstone, and over 18 Career and Technical Education (CTE) qualified courses in many different pathways such as Energy Industry Fundamentals, and Advanced Water Studies. Students are offered a wide variety of academic and career pathways that lead to both college and career readiness.Our staff and students take pride in our inclusive culture; Special Education students are served via co-teaching practices and we offer an innovative and inclusive program for students with significant needs. AWHS offers 26 Varsity level sports with approximately 1000 students participating. Our Music and Theatre department, with an overall participation of more than 650 students, is thriving and highly regarded locally and nationally. Thirty-one percent of our students are choice-enrolled and are committed to educating and graduating all students with the ability to be lifelong learners and thoughtful citizens.ABOUT YOUA teacher at Arvada West High School is an innovative thinker who challenges their students to think critically and interact responsibly in a changing world. Our teachers design learning experiences which engage students in relevant, career-focused learning. Those with a focus on inclusivity and community will thrive professionally.ABOUT THE JOBWe are seeking a passionate and innovative American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. As a teacher, you will plan, organize, and implement instruction in a dynamic learning environment utilizing visual-gestural communication to develop proficiency in the language, including grammar, vocabulary, and cultural understanding to guide and encourage students to achieve their academic potential. This position offers the opportunity to work with evolving teaching methods and educational tools in an ever-changing and strategic environment.Qualifications Required:Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution.Valid state teaching license with highly qualified content knowledge.Certified to teach American Sign Language.Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience (preferred).RESPONSIBILITIESSUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of specified course content. Responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Orient students to their coursework and communicate course requirements.Employ asynchronous and synchronous tools to supplement course content.Create and deliver live and recorded instructional sessions.Maintain regular office hours to provide students or parents one-on-one and small group supportAugment course content in the form of remediation, modification, and enrichment.Partner with special education staff to implement students IEPs, ALPs and 504s.Set deadlines for student work and grant extensions.Attend face-to-face meetings with students and parent/guardian, as scheduled.Grade student work, enter grades into an online gradebook, and provide course grade.Communicate with parents as needed.Collaborate with other instructional staff.Administer school-wide assessments including CSAP, ACT, and Acuity.Conduct student/parent/teacher conferences.Attend (virtual and physical) and actively participate in all required staff meetings and professional development.Perform other duties as assigned.HOURS AND DAYS WORKEDDesired Start Date: 08/11/2025Teacher SecondaryAnnual PositionFLSA: ExemptFTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $55,256.00 - $74,031.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2024

Created: 2025-03-10