2025-2026 High School American Sign Language Teacher

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Teacher - American Sign Language

MCPS High Schools

Location(s) to be determined

SY 2025-2026

The Montgomery County School Board Virginia is now accepting applications for an American Sign Language teachingposition thatis available at the high schoool level.

Primary Responsibilities:

To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teachers license with the appropriate endorsement to teach American Sign Language at the high school level
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materials
• Possess the ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction
• Integrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning
• Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes collaboration and managing coursework
• Create and maintain an inclusive supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
• Communicate effectively with strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal skills
• Engage and collaborate effectively with students parents and families
• Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
• Demonstrate dependability punctuality and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a masters degree in Education and/or the specific subject area

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: $50072.26 - $83120.04 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience (current salary scale may change due to 2025-2026 budget considerations)

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams lenses frames and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees spouses and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health legal financial concerns and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave personal leave funeral leave and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment selection hiring pay promotion retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability political affiliation status as a veteran and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities programs and activities that are accessible usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

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