Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Education/Certification

Required:

Bachelor's Degree Deaf & Hard of Hearing EC-12 TASC or TASC-ASL

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge about learning styles, curriculum, and modifications for deaf and hard of hearing students, and legal mandates regarding special education

Technology Proficiency:
Level 2-Proficient (in):
Applied use of computer operations Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office) Applied use of e-mail Applied use of printers Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems Applied use of multimedia tools Applied use of electronic file management Applied use of Technology Applications TEKS CC/SD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Function:
The Classroom Teacher (Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing) provides instructional services to eligible students according to the needs of the students. The primary responsibility of the teacher is to plan and implement an individualized instructional program designed to improve each student's ability to communicate including speech/language development, and auditory skills development.

Reports To:

Coordinator for Regional Day School Program for the Deaf

Responsibilities:

• Plans with school and special education support staff in developing and implementing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) with identifiable steps designed to improve the students' total performance.
• Identifies the learning styles of students to make the appropriate modifications in curriculum and teaching strategies.
• Cooperatively plans and presents information to other staff members concerning the learning styles of students.
• Writes daily lesson plans for each student in accordance with the student's prescribed needs.
• Reviews and updates the IEP for each student as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
• Communicates using sign language when appropriate.
• Reports students' progress to administrators, parent(s)/guardian(s), and other staff members when needed.
• Evaluates, selects, develops, and/or adopts materials to meet the specific needs of students.
• Attends regularly scheduled special staff Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and required in-service programs.
• Maintains a professional, knowledgeable relationship with school district support staff, students, and parents.
• Performs other job-related duties assigned by the Coordinator for Regional Day School Program for the Deaf and campus principal.

Working Conditions:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and/or in ASL) Maintain emotional control under stress Challenging situations and light lifting

Interested applicants must complete the following:

• A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Lara, Chief Human Resources Officer.
• You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.
  
  All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.
• For assistance contact:
  Maria Castillo Bernal -  Teacher Applicant Specialist Maria.
  
  Castillo Bernal

Salary: TCHR: $54,750 minimum, plus $1,000 Master's degree stipend if applicable See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement. Days: 187