Teacher Deaf - Site-; Collaborative Program

Teacher of the Deaf
- Site Based (Collaborative Program)

The Children's Center for Communication

WHERE COMMUNICATION COMES FIRST
- Since 1876

At The Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD), we provide transformative, person-centered education and services for Deaf and/or disabled individuals in a language-rich, inclusive environment.

We are seeking a Teacher of the Deaf – Site-Based (TOD) to lead a collaborative Deaf Education classroom within a host elementary school. This is a unique opportunity to combine the depth of classroom teaching with the impact of a partnership model—supporting students both within a specialized setting and in inclusive environments.

The Teacher of the Deaf – Site-Based is a highly trained educator responsible for leading a classroom serving a cohort of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students within a collaborative school setting.

In this role, you will:

• Provide daily, direct instruction aligned to IEP goals and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Create a language-rich, accessible learning environment
• Support students' academic, communication, and social-emotional development
• Facilitate meaningful inclusion opportunities within general education settings
• Serve as a key liaison between CCCBSD and the host school

This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a team-based environment, values collaboration, and is passionate about Deaf education and student access.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive unit and lesson plans
• Provide individualized and small group instruction based on student needs
• Align instruction to IEP goals, student data, and curriculum standards
• Utilize assistive technology and adaptive tools to support access
• Monitor and assess student progress using a variety of methods

• Develop and implement IEPs, including goals, accommodations, and progress monitoring
• Complete progress reports and educational evaluations in a timely manner
• Administer and support MCAS and MCAS-Alt assessments
• Maintain accurate and compliant student documentation

• Lead and manage a site-based Deaf Education classroom/program
• Develop classroom schedules, including inclusion opportunities
• Create a structured, engaging, and supportive classroom environment
• Oversee classroom materials, supplies, and organization

• Collaborate with general and special education staff within the host school
• Act as the primary point of contact for the site-based program
• Support classroom teachers in ensuring accessible instruction
• Facilitate peer awareness and inclusion activities
• Communicate regularly with families and caregivers

• Supervise and mentor teaching assistants
• Lead site-based team meetings
• Partner with the Director of Outreach on staff support and evaluation
• Coordinate with interpreters and related service providers to ensure full access

• Support use of hearing assistive technology (e.g., hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems)
• Promote self-advocacy and social-emotional development
• Ensure students have full access to academic and social opportunities

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Eligibility for a Massachusetts Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) license (or waiver eligible)

• Master's degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in classroom teaching and IEP development
• Knowledge of assistive technology and communication modalities
• ASL proficiency or willingness to develop skills

Live Our Values. Love Your Work.

As a Certified Kindness Workplace, we believe that the workplace should be more than a place to achieve professional goals — it should be a space where compassion, respect, and empathy thrive. This culture of care creates a positive, supportive environment for students, families, and colleagues.

Our work is grounded in CCCBSD's core values:
Humanity, Belonging,…