American Sign Language Teacher - Virtual

Skyrocket Education•Pasadena, CA

57d•$30 - $43•Remote

About The Position

Make your world a place of learning for all. We specialize in learning for youth and educators, and we’re dedicated to supporting diverse and underserved communities. Skyrocket Education Services is seeking a teacher to support our students with American Sign Language courses. This is an asynchronous virtual course that can work around your schedule. Course hours vary from 5-10 hours per week per class, Monday through Friday during school hours. This course is designed to introduce students to ASL as a world language, foster cultural appreciation for the Deaf community, and expose students to potential careers in interpreting, education, and human services. The instructor will provide high-quality instruction, with an emphasis on serving schools with diverse and low-socioeconomic student populations and non-traditional learning environments. Recognizing that school obstacles and initiatives, student populations, and staff dynamics vary significantly from school to school, the Skyrocket business model is highly relational, meaning we build supports based on the specific needs of each of our clients. As educators, we believe in propping up fellow educators and allowing them to be the greatest versions of themselves so they can inspire their students to aim higher and achieve more.

Requirements

Native or near-native fluency in ASL, with expressive and receptive competence suitable for instructional settings.
Communicate effectively in both ASL and English (written and spoken).
Strong pedagogical knowledge, including second language acquisition theories and strategies for adolescent learners.
Experience teaching ASL to high school students in a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive manner.
Knowledge of career pathways involving ASL (e.g., interpreting, Deaf education, human services).
Ability to plan and deliver engaging, standards-based virtual lessons that support language development.
Proficient in using digital tools and multimedia to enhance student engagement and understanding in a virtual setting.
Skilled in designing valid and reliable assessments to measure language proficiency and career readiness.
Ability to differentiate instruction for English learners, students with disabilities, and other diverse student populations.
Excellent organization, time management, and classroom management skills.
Ability to establish strong rapport with high school students and promote enthusiasm for learning ASL.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues, counselors, administrators, families, and support staff in a remote setting.
Proficient in managing online gradebooks, learning management systems, and attendance reporting tools.
Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards in all interactions.
Minimum of 1 year of classroom teaching experience required.
Native or near-native fluency in ASL required or strongly preferred.
2 years of experience with clerical or administrative tasks related to virtual instruction and student records required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages (American Sign Language) preferred but not required.
Experience working with high school students, ideally in an instructional or mentoring role.
2+ years of experience working with disadvantaged or at-risk youth preferred.
Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction on a virtual platform that develops ASL skills.
Provide high-quality, subject-specific instruction and academic support.
Be accountable for student work product according to the academic calendar (Independent Study).
Assume full classroom responsibilities and duties.
Manage student attendance to ensure academic progress.
Communicate with all stakeholders (parents, students, supervisors, etc.).
Grade student work, including essays, projects, and exams.
Provide timely and constructive academic feedback to students.
Conduct live or self-paced instruction using approved platforms (Zoom, Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.).
Integrate multimedia and digital tools to enhance language learning (e.g., video recordings, captioning, interactive activities).
Ensure virtual learning materials are accessible and inclusive.
Promote awareness and appreciation of Deaf culture, norms, and community within instruction.
Adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including English learners and students with disabilities.