TITLE: American Sign Language Teacher -Tullahoma Virtual Academy Adjunct Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must hold American Sign Language 6-12 (code 172) or American Sign Language
Prek-12 (code 171) endorsement or be willing/able to acquire the endorsement.
JOB GOAL: To effectively deliver an engaging and accessible asynchronous virtual
American Sign Language course to high school students, developing their
communication skills and proficiency in ASL through innovative digital teaching
strategies and personalized support, while meeting state curriculum standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS or DUTIES:
● Design and deliver engaging asynchronous lessons that align with Tennessee
state curriculum standards for American Sign Language, ensuring students
develop strong communication skills and ASL proficiency.
● Create, organize, and maintain digital instructional materials and activities that
support varied learning styles and promote student understanding in a virtual
environment.
● Monitor and assess student progress through quizzes, assignments, and
performance tasks, providing timely, constructive feedback to guide skill
development.
● Communicate regularly with students and guardians through virtual platforms to
address questions, provide support, and encourage student engagement and
success.
● Utilize technology tools effectively to facilitate learning, track attendance and
participation, and manage virtual classroom logistics.
● Maintain accurate and confidential records of student performance, attendance,
and communications in compliance with school and district policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or
carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
● Pushing and/or pulling
● Stooping and/or kneeling
● Reaching
● Talking
● Hearing
● Seeing
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or
adequately perform a task or job duty.
● Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles.
Ability to reason and make judgments.
● Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated
with them.
● Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
● Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Exempt
TERM: Adjunct full year commitment ASL I in the fall and ASL 2 in the spring.
SALARY: Stipend based on enrollment.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a
complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Equal Opportunity/Discrimination Statements

Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities, and provides access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  TCS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and other civil rights or discrimination issues, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Jennifer Matlock, Human Resource Specialist
Tullahoma City Schools
510 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN  37388
(931) 454-2600

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Dr. Wendy Wilkerson, Director of Special Education and Federal Programs
Tullahoma City Schools
301 West Decherd Street
(931) 454-2639

Conditions of Employment
Are you legally able to work in the U.S.?

General Questions
I affirm by typing my initials below that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by the School District, I will abide by all Board of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from the federal, state, county, and/or local law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I will be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information and shall also constitute a Class A misdemeanor which shall be reported to the District Attorney General for prosecution. I understand that this application will be considered active for one year from date of submission.
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Additional Information

The director reserves the right to consider this candidate for any other position for which they may be qualified.

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References
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