Substitute Teacher Deaf

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD):

The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The Indiana School for the Deaf is accredited by AdvancED Indiana and the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). It provides services to approximately 342 students enrolled on campus. About 60% of the students live on campus during the academic year.

ISD offers a full range of social activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations.

Role Overview:

This Substitute Teacher provides instruction to those who are deaf or have hearing impairments. You will teach in grades pre-school to 12. You will teach both Indiana Core Curriculum and ISD Expanded Core Curriculum. Subject‑area expertise and teaching assignments will be arranged with the supervisor and based on training and experience.

This role requires the ability to communicate clearly in American Sign Language (ASL).

Pay Rate:

Pay is commensurate with education and experience. The Indiana School for the Deaf uses a qualification matrix to determine pay scales.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare or follow established lesson plan in assigning work, presenting subject matter, and testing students.
• Utilizes a variety of special instructional equipment.
• Evaluate performance and progress of students.
• Counsel students on academic, personal, and/or behavioral problems.
• Administer reading and achievement tests to students.
• Confer with parents and members of staff on behavior and/or personal problems and school progress of students.
• Organize social activities and field trips on occasion.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Possession of a valid Indiana Teacher's License or an Indiana Substitute Teacher's License issued by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the techniques used in area of specialization.
• Specialized knowledge of modern teaching practices and principles utilized in educating students.
• Specialized knowledge of equipment that may be utilize as teaching aids.
• Working knowledge of school administrative guidelines and policies.
• Ability to evaluate the performance, skills, and progress of a student.
• Ability to include expressive and receptive skills in manual communication.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, education conferences and workshops.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at  .