Teacher Deaf

The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Governor Baxter School for the Deaf (MECDHH/GBSD) with early intervention programs and offices on Mackworth Island (located outside of Portland ME) is charged with the provision of statewide services to individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing from birth through age twenty. We are seeking Teachers of the Deaf with a can‑do attitude.

This position interacts with many in our organization so the willingness to be part of a collaborative team is essential. These are full time, school year positions, 183, 198, or 203 days.

• Participate in initial and on‑going assessments designed for students who are DHH
• Participate in the IEP processes, prepare present levels of performance, and plan goals and objectives for students on caseload
• Provide instruction and/or support to students who are DHH in the development and maintenance of skills specified in the IEP
• Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives
• Work as a member of a trans‑disciplinary team for planning, assessing, and developing appropriate IEP goals
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, teachers, staff, families, and other support staff and agencies
• Identify and share resources with educational teams and families to support student’s access and learning needs
• Plan and implement specially designed instruction and consultation per IEP or 504 referral only
• Monitor academic, communication, and language skill development through a variety of strategies and assessments
• Collect and document data related to IEP goals and consultation
• Complete peer awareness activities in student’s classrooms
• Provide consultation, in‑service training, and support to students and staff regarding hearing levels and its implications, along with the use of hearing assistive technology
• Write timely and comprehensive progress, consultative, and observation reports
• Facilitate the writing of a communication and language plan for students
• Explain the student’s language and access needs to educational teams
• Explain the student’s hearing levels, hearing assistive technology, including hearing aids (both air and bone conduction), cochlear implants, remote microphone systems, sound field systems, etc. to families and professionals
• Troubleshoot hearing assistive technology with families and professionals
• Utilize digital technology and online platforms for creating materials for instruction and sharing and completing distance service provision as necessary
• Establish and maintain open, frequent communication with parents, classroom teachers, and service providers
• Maintain professional digital calendar of home and school visits, service provision, and communication
• Maintain all required documentation for school districts and external agencies
• Document communication and service provision in CINC database (children birth to five) in a timely manner
• Maintain and update students paper and/or Google file
• Maintain accuracy of child‑specific records in MECDHH/GBSD database systems
• Report monthly activities as requested or required by the coordinator or director
• Attend and present at conferences as requested by the executive director
• Attend family events as requested by the director
• Provide case management services to students on caseload
• Keep abreast of changing instructional and educational developments and trends
• Abide by all the policies and procedures of MECDHH/GBSD and Federal/State regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Deaf/Special Education (preferred)
• Certification requirements variable depending on background:
  • State of Maine Certification 292 Teacher of the Deaf
  • Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Current Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Certificate
• Extensive knowledge of principles of deaf education
• Academic content (K‑12) as related to assignment
• Proven skills in the areas of organization, facilitation, program management, data management, and written English…