Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Classroom
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Classroom
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Job Title:Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher (Classroom)
Location: Beveridge Middle School 1616 S 120th Street Omaha NE 68144
Reports To: Building Principal
Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 188 days as per negotiated agreement / Exempt
Start Date: August 1 2025
Salary Schedule:
- Step 1 with a Bachelors Degree:$special education variance $5120 $56320
- Step 1 with a Masters Degree:$special education variance $5782 $63602
Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicablenegotiated agreement.
Position Purpose: Thedeaf and hard of hearing classroom teacher serves students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The DHH classroom teacher teaches compensatory skills which will enable students to be successful while participating in the general education setting. The DHH teacher works with sign language interpreters that are assigned to the classroom to support the communication needs of the students. This person also collaborates with other special education service providers and general education teachers to meet the needs of the students.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve their program objectives.
- Planning and instruction which emphasizes concept development language acquisition and basic skills to access the general education setting to the full extent possible.
- Collaborates with other supports (audiologistsetc) to meet student needs.
- Maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Positively fosters students selfesteem.
- Implements useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
- Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.
- Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Maintains open lines of communications with parents guardians and staff.
- Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
- Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.
- Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the schools program and support the Districts vision aims and goals.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors Degree required special education area preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Nebraska Teaching License with endorsement in Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
- Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
- This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students staff parents and the community.
- Skill in organization time management communication and positive interpersonal skills.
- Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
- A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
- Ability to understand the individual needs of each student.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
- Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
- Knowledge of OPSs mission purpose goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building or Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers copiers scanners and fax machine. Must always comply with OPSs guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Travel between OPS schools is required.
Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards:
- Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
- Must have organization time management communication and interpersonal skills.
- Work in school building environments.
Interrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
- Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
- Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance
- In order for schools to operate effectively employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless the employee has received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employees supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
Terms of Employment
This position is treated as a fulltime exempt certified position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies as those laws and policies may change from time to time and the Teacher Contract. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.
Terms of employment are contingent upon:
- Verification of a valid Nebraska Teaching License or other required license.
- A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.
- Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).
- and delivery to OPS of a Teacher Contract presented by OPS.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) marital status sexual orientation disability age genetic information gender identity gender expression citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or economic status in its programs activities employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity 3215 Cuming Street Omaha NE 68131.
The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at.
Employment Type
Full-Time
