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Grades 5-8 American Sign Language Teacher (ASL) and Advisor

McLean School

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#Learning Challenges
#Abilities Model
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$55,000 - $90,000 / YEARPosted 3 months ago

Location

Potomac, Maryland

Salary

$55,000 - $90,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The primary responsibility is teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to students in Grades 5-8 as part of the Middle School team. The educator will also focus on building student self-confidence and preparing them for self-advocacy and future success.

Requirements summary

The ideal candidate must be able to teach American Sign Language and possess vision and patience as a dynamic educator. They should have an appreciation for students with mild to moderate learning challenges and align with the school's Core Values, Mission, and Philosophy.

Classroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentTeachingDifferentiated InstructionSelf-AdvocacyAmerican Sign Language

Job description

  • McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for a Grade 5-8 American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher to join the Middle School team.
  • This position will begin in August 2026.
  • McLean School has, for over 70 years, been helping bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction.
  • Through our Abilities Model®, we embrace both traditional learners and those with mild to moderate learning challenges.
  • We recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge, but never defining students by them.

The ideal candidate will be able to teach American Sign Language. They will have an appreciation for students with mild to moderate learning challenges and will seek to build our students' self-confidence as they learn to advocate for themselves and prepare for success in college and beyond. This position requires a dynamic educator with vision and patience. Most importantly, the individual will subscribe to our Core Values, Mission, and Philosophy and will seek to passionately uphold and promote them.

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact the Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $90,000 (based on years of experience)

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact the Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller.

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Market context

ASL teaching roles are niche in Maryland

Grades 5-8 American Sign Language teacher and advisor roles in Maryland are typically competitive because schools look for both language instruction skills and the ability to support middle school students with varied learning needs. This position stands out for its combination of ASL teaching, advisory duties, and alignment with a school’s core values; requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Before applying, review how your ASL background and experience with mild to moderate learning challenges match the school’s mission and philosophy.

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$42,923 avg / yr

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