Teacher 2025-2026, Special Education / Deaf Education
Teacher 2025-2026, Special Education / Deaf Education
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Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree or higher from a recognized accredited college or university
- Eligible for a valid teaching certificate appropriate for assignment including deaf education ESL STR and TASC
- Completion of student teaching or approved internship
- Knowledge of students special needs and Individual Education Plan (IEP) process
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days
SALARY:
Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
- Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the IEP Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implement as instructional program for students and develop individualized lesson plans.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities and materials the reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist deaf education students in general education classes with vocabulary communication and content knowledge.
- Participate in IEP Committee staffing and IEP meetings for assigned students.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of students reading language and academic areas and use results to plan for instructional activities.
- Utilize all accommodations and/or modifications and knowledge of deafness to teach subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
- Work collaboratively with general education teachers and support staff in planning for the instructional needs of assigned students.
- Use technology in teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and Development:
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through prescribed testing protocols.
- Advocate for additional student needs including requests for interpreters tutoring or any other school-sponsored activities.
- Be a positive role model for students; support vision of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization:
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Effectively manage student behavior.
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
Communication:
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Fluent sign language skills are necessary for those students requiringsign language as a communication need.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals counselors and teachers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.
Other:
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing stooping bending kneeling pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom equipment or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities control behavior through physical restraint and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications accepted year round
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Employment Type
Full-Time
