Teacher of the Deaf - Secondary English Language Arts

• Performs work associated with standardsbased student instruction: prepares lesson plans develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management keeps students on task and engaged in learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis assessment progress monitoring behavior management organization/planning curriculum development current technology practices parent relations and teamwork.
• Utilizes technology to model teach and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technologybased learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of BiLingual education.
• Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of literacy intervention strategies.
• Organizes the classroom for collaborative groupwork.
• Works in coteaching teams with others.
• Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying developing implementing monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student.
• Understands and supports students socialemotional development.
• Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students to include responsibility for developing implementing and progress monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as facilitating IEP meetings.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction supporting school reform efforts strategic planning and positively contributing to cocurricular activities.
• Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings school and instructional meetings as required.
• Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parentfocused activities etc.
• Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply current standardsbased educational practices associated with students who are Deaf /hardofhearing
• Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications which may include but is not limited to email Internet word processing electronic calendar presentation development spreadsheet database etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply teaching skills classroom management and lesson preparation to a technology rich environment which may include but is not limited to onsite classroom telepresence and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model teach and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities
• Ability to establish high standards for what students must know and be able todo
• Ability to communicate effectively with students who are Deaf /hardofhearing
• Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in team setting
• Strong positive interpersonal skills

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to and is evaluated by the Principal School for the Deaf

• Fulltime; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (as per established School Calendar currently 195 days August to June).
• The annual base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule and based upon appropriate education and experience.
• Employment is atwill with no actual expressed or implied contract.

EFFECTIVE DATESchool Year/ future school years.

Generally speaking the work is performed in a typical school office environment and involves sedentary to light physical activity requiring exertion of up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Typically workers are required to climb stairs bend reach and handle objects and use fingers to operate computer and/or typewriter keyboard. Work requires expression or exchange of ideas and the ability to receive detailed information. Work requires ability to compare compile analyze and coordinate data/ information; ability to instruct/train others; and ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills/ behaviors.

In addition work at the elementary school level involves heavy physical activity requiring exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and routinely requires stooping kneeling crouching and crawling. Work at the middle school / high school level involves very heavy physical activity requiring exertion in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally. Work with Special Needs students will require exertion of force frequently.