Teacher Deaf Non-Classified

Overview

CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency. Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and way finding in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity. CSDB is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for Teacher of the Deaf. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis for vacancies in all instructional areas, including Elementary Education (Early Childhood Education);
English/Language Arts;
Science;
Mathematics;
Social Studies.

This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction and support to K-12 learners who are Deaf/hard of hearing and who may have additional needs. Utilizes Colorado Academic Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals, and provides assessments that monitor learner progress in a safe and civil school environment.

• Performs work associated with standards-based instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the IEP and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal, maintains a positive learning environment utilizing appropriate positive behavior support strategies, keeps learners on task and engaged.
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in the development and use of accommodations for learners who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, and in areas such as 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 learners relative to instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in project and technology-based learning.
• Organizes the instructional environment 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 learners.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development for each learner.
• Understands and supports learners  social-emotional development.
• Serves as an advocate for assigned learners.
• Coordinates effectively with other staff in facilitating 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; 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.

• Master s Degree in Education or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university, with specialization in Deaf Education
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist:
  Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, or comparable endorsement
• Subject area endorsement or specialization
• Experience teaching/working with children who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, or who may have multiple disabilities
• 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

• Knowledge and skill in best practices for developmentally appropriate instruction to learners
• Knowledge of current standards-based educational practices for learners who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing
• Ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; proficiency with e-mail, Internet, word processing, calendars, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, learning management systems, etc.; willingness to stay current with or…