ASL Specialist SDB00189

Title: ASL Specialist SDB00189

State Role Title:Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $65000 - $85000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location:VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The ASL Specialist at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is to provide specialized expertise in American Sign Language (ASL) to support the language development of deaf and hard-of-hearing students VSDB staff and families. This role assesses students ASL fluency contributes to IEP development and delivers targeted interventions to strengthen expressive and receptive language skills.
The ASL Specialist collaborates with educational teams supports staff in implementing effective language practices and accommodations and provides ASL instruction and resources for staff and families.

The ASL Specialist at VSDB is to advance language access and communication outcomes for deaf and deafblind students by providing specialized expertise in American Sign Language supporting language development enhancing educational programming and building the capacity of staff and families to implement effective communication practices.
Additional Agency Information:

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic vibrant city of Staunton Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing blind/vision impaired deafblind and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB prepares students for life!

The VSDB offers:
$3500 Sign-on Bonus available!
Great comprehensive benefit package
Supportive and positive team setting
School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Education.

Hold or be eligible to hold a Virginia teaching license or obtain one within 3 years from the date of hire.

Hold a valid Virginia Drivers license and submit for review by DMV.

Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained per school policy.

Knowledge of child growth and development including the unique educational communication and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities.

Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and their impact on student behavior engagement and learning.

Knowledge of instructional technology and assistive tools that enhance communication language development and learning outcomes.

Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language at the Superior level as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)

Ability to design implement and evaluate effective instructional strategies for both student and adult learners.

Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt communication methods to meet the needs of diverse learners including individuals with no functional ASL skills through native ASL users.

Ability to collect analyze and utilize data to monitor student progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and tailor instruction interventions and communication approaches to meet individual needs.

Ability to plan organize and prioritize work effectively while managing multiple responsibilities.

Ability to collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team and maintain positive working relationships with students families and staff.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student family and staff information in accordance with applicable laws regulations and school policies.

Ability to follow established school policies procedures and professional standards.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with VSDB candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.