Teacher Deaf - Secondary Science

Overview

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing science standards-based instruction to 6th – 12th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing as assigned. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment.

• Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
• Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of ASL-English Bilingual education.
• Organizes the classroom for collaborative group work.
• Works in co-teaching teams with others.
• Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student.
• Understands and supports students’ social-emotional development.
• Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students to include responsibility for developing, implementing, and progress monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as facilitating IEP meetings.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
• Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
• Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
• Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master s Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Deaf Education, preferred and required within three years of hire.
• Must hold or be eligible for substitute teacher licensure or educator licensure in the State of Colorado upon hire.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold State of Colorado Temporary Educator Eligibility licensure in Teacher of the Deaf within one year of hire.
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado within three years of hire, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist:
  Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing and in Science (7-12).
• Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, or who may have multiple disabilities desired.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate (2) skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures upon hire.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced (3+) skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures within 2 years of hire.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational…