Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Dr. Steven E. Farmer, Chief Executive Officer

POSITION TITLE:

ASL Teacher (7:50 AM-3:10 PM M-TH, 7:50 AM-2:00 PM F)

REPORTS TO:

Principal

LOCATION:

300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218



POSITION START:

ASAP

JOB
DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time, exempt, 187 day position. Responsibilities include assistance in the investigation and identification of
an evaluation method for the ASL/English program assessing progress and gains, survey current program and develop a
formal ASL/English curriculum, assist in evaluating expressive and receptive ASL skills of students, tutor new students in
ASL development as necessary, assist in classrooms as mentor/coach for ASL support for deaf students, provide
instructional support for specific lessons related to ASL, assist with Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) ratings,
assist in planning and development of professional development for WPSD staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of, or eligibility, of PA Instructional I or II certification in Hearing Impaired. Proficiency in ASL and strong
cultural perspective of the Deaf Culture. ASLTA and ASL certification preferred.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Superior.” The minimum level accepted at
hire is “Superior.”

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required. Physical, TB and Drug Screen also required.



APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:

Send letter of application and resume to:
Alisa Stroud
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
astroud@wpsd.org

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or

sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.