ASL Specialist

IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ASL Specialist

Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) is located on a beautiful campus located on the southern edge of Council Bluffs,

Iowa, within 15 minutes of downtown Omaha, Nebraska.

Send resume, cover letter, credentials, transcripts, etc. to Human Resources; Iowa School for the Deaf; 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.; Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7898. Or attached to an email to: human.resources@iaedb.org for more information. View general school information and job description on ISD's web page: www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org

The ASL Specialist works collaboratively with the Educational and Outreach Departments at Iowa School for the Deaf providing support and guidance on deaf and hard of hearing student American Sign Language acquisition, development, and improvement of knowledge and skills. In this role, the ASL Specialist will guide staff on American Sign Language for deaf and hard of hearing students. Applications will be accepted beginning immediately.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

Travel statewide to provide ASL assessments, consultation, and IEP support for deaf and hard of hearing students Assess deaf and hard of hearing student social and academic ASL language fluency Report results of individual assessments on deaf and hard of hearing student IEPs, and prepare summary reports for the Department of Education Recommend goals for ASL progress Consult with educational teams on the language needs of deaf and hard of hearing students Participate in the IEP process including attending IEP meetings, sharing ASL assessment data, developing goals, and monitoring ASL progress Serve as an ASL coach for staff and students Provide ASL intervention for deaf and hard of hearing students as needed to support adequate progress Support teachers and staff in developing and implementing appropriate language accommodations in the classroom Collaborate with the Outreach Department team in the planning and coordination of statewide events to promote awareness of ASL and Deaf culture Participate in the curation and development of ASL lessons on a variety of topics and train and assist educational staff in using them Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Chief Academic Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in ASL Linguistics or Deaf Education or other related field
• Valid teaching certification or ASLTA certification or ability to obtain such certification
• Fluency in ASL and written English
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel
• Experience conducting ASL assessments
• In-depth knowledge of Deaf Culture
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Documentation of fluency as demonstrated by the SLPI: ASL rating level of Advanced Plus to Superior Plus or an ASLPI score of 4 or 5 Completed
  
  

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Salary And Benefits

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's educational and experiential qualifications. Range: $59K-$91K/year. A comprehensive benefit package is available including excellent insurance benefits; retirement; paid sick leave; and more.

Position Details

This is a full-time, 12-month position. Work schedule will typically be Monday - Friday office hours, but times of work are flexible to allow for accomplishing tasks.

The Iowa School for the Deaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.