American Sign Language Teacher Mentor (Part-Time)  

Position Summary:

Our campus has an opening for a part-time ASL Teacher. This position will include classes that are taken during the summer months. If a candidate is willing and qualified to teach additional subjects, it is possible that more classes will be available. Fusion's ASL curriculum focuses on a combination of fundamental standards and personalization in the learning process. Teachers have access to existing resources, but they are also able to incorporate their own if they choose to do so. This position provides a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion's differentiated approach.

Compensation for this position is $27 / hr.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide a one-to-one teaching experience in the areas of ASL 1 through ASL 4 at grade levels 6-12.

• Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.

• Maintain complete and accurate records.

• Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent communication with parents.

• Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.

• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.

• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher level American Sign Language background.

• Solid subject matter knowledge in a majority of these areas: ASL 1 through ASL 4 at grade levels 6- 12.

• Teaching credentials are a plus but are not mandatory

• Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.

• The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.

• Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Competencies Desired:

• Expertise in the relevant subject area.

• Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.

• Ability to mentor as a positive role model.

• Understand and support each student's Formal Education Plan (FEP).

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.

• Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.