Why Choose Candor
At Candor were not just a companywere a mission-driven community of educators passionate about making a real difference. Here your expertise isnt just appreciatedits celebrated. We believe you can serve students meaningfully without sacrificing your work-life balance. Join a supportive team where your growth well-being and success take center stage.
What Were Looking For:
Are you a passionate Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing ready to empower students and schools Heres what youll need to join our team:
- Education: A bachelors degree in Special Education Deaf Education or a related field is required. A masters degree in Education of Students with Hearing Impairments or a related specialization is preferred but not mandatory.
- Certification: Valid Colorado Educator Certification in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) is required. Additional certification in related specialties such as Auditory-Verbal Therapy is preferred but not required.
- Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with special education laws including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process are essential.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required. Bilingual skills in additional languages are preferred but not mandatory.
- Additional Requirements: CPR certification is preferred.
Your Role:
As a Teacher of the Dead and Hard of Hearing you will play a crucial role in empowering students who are deaf or hard of hearing to achieve academic success foster independence and gain equitable access to their educational environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop Individualized Plans: Collaborate with IEP teams to create and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that address the specific communication and learning needs of students with hearing impairments.
- Provide Specialized Instruction: Deliver targeted instruction in areas such as language development auditory skills and social-emotional learning utilizing strategies that align with each students unique needs.
- Monitor Student Progress: Collect and analyze data to track students academic and developmental progress adjusting instructional approaches as needed to meet IEP goals.
- Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with general education teachers paraprofessionals speech and language pathologists audiologists and families to ensure a cohesive support system for students across all educational settings.
- Promote Accessibility: Advocate for and implement accommodations modifications and assistive technologies such as FM systems captioning and visual aids to ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.
- Support Transition Goals: Prepare students for life beyond school by teaching skills such as self-advocacy effective communication and the use of adaptive technologies for post-secondary education vocational settings and independent living.
- Foster Independence: Develop strategies to enhance students independence and self-confidence in school home and community settings including teaching self-advocacy and problem-solving skills.
- Promote Safety: Ensure students safety by addressing accessibility needs and teaching essential skills for navigating their environments effectively.
Your expertise will help students overcome barriers fostering growth and success in their educational and personal journeys.
Why Youll Love Working With Us:
At Candor we know that great educators deserve great rewards. Heres what we offer:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $60.00 per hourget compensated for every minute you work.
- Flexibility: Choose a schedule that works for youfull-time part-time or as-needed roles available.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health dental vision and life insurance plans designed with you in mind.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with matching contributions to help you secure your future.
- Professional Growth: Access mentorship opportunities and reimbursement for professional development.
- Bonuses: Earn up to $1000 in referral bonuses for bringing great talent to our team.
Ready to Make a Difference
This is more than a jobits your opportunity to inspire change and grow with a team that values YOU. Dont waitapply today and discover how you can thrive at Candor.
Lets shape the future of educationtogether!
Candor is an education staffing company built by educators. We understand the challenges schools are facing: increased demands and too few providers. To prove our commitment to our schools and students we have made it our mission to ensure districts of all sizes have access to highly qualified student-centered professionals who can deliver the exceptional services that students deserve.
Founded in 2019 by Dr. Todd and Kelly Kunders Candor is a company driven by a profound mission: empowering schools to meet the evolving needs of exceptional learners. With over 35 years of combined experience in public education Todd and Kelly witnessed firsthand the increasing challenges faced by schools in delivering meaningful evaluations and personalized support. As passionate educators and leaders they saw the strain critical shortages placed on districts and knew something had to change. Candor was born to bridge this gap lightening the load for schools while ensuring every child has access to the tools and resources they deserve to thrive.