Job Announcements

As of July 16, 2009:

Long-term temporary substitute teacher with knowledge and skills in ASL and ASL linguistics, some experience in teaching ASL or Deaf education. Position is for one quarter of school year, due to teacher on maternity leave. This sub position begins on Aug. 31 for 4 days of orientation, staff meeting, classroom preps. Classes begin day after labor day. Sub teach 10 weeks - until November 13th.

George Mason High School is located in Falls Church, Virginia; accessible to highway 495 and within walking distance from Metro, orange line. The school offers ASL courses in ASL 1b (8th grade), ASL I (beginner/intro), ASL II (intermed), ASL III (advanced). This school year have 3 classes (ASL 1b/ASL I combined; ASL II; ASL III). The class size tends to be small - ranging from 6 to 15 students each class. Classes are on block schedules, alternating days with 1 class in the morning, 2 classes the next day.

The school is part of the Falls Church City Public Schools system (FCCPS). FCCPS HR director, Lisa High, requires a completed application before arranging an interview. Best to submit your application ASAP. FCCPS has application form on line:

http://www.fccps.org/
green box on right, click on Employment
in Main Menu box on left (listing 4 options), click on Job Openings
on the right, under "Employment Applications" scroll down to Substitute Application
click on that, preview and print out the application
fill out and APPLY

With your application, mention in a cover letter that you're applying for long-term substitute teaching ASL. Address your letter to the HR director, Lisa High.

For additional information on the where, how, what to apply and the HR address/phone contact, check the website and look into "Substitute Teacher" - the last item on the Current Availabilities page.

Any questions you may have, please contact Lisa High [ lhigh@fccps.org ] or contact Kris daCosta-Warshauer [ dacostak@fccps.org ]