FYDeaf Education-Special Education Teacher

FY27-Deaf & Hard of Hearing Special Education Teacher

Job Summary:

To teach students district wide.

Qualifications:

American Sign Language (ASL) fluency and strong auditory/oral skills, specific knowledge and experience in working with cochlear implant students and those who utilize hearing aids and FM systems. Ability to provide training for staff and/or parents in auditory skills preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education/Special Education & Alaska Teacher Certificate Required.

Essential Duties:

• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Knowledge of ASL and Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) development
• Ability to provide direct instruction in ASL for DHH students who use ASL as their primary mode of communication
• Knowledge, experience, and strategies for working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH), and Deaf plus students
• Trained in providing assessments in language development/communication related to ASL and LSL
• Knowledge and experience in working with various amplification devices, such as, cochlear implants, hearing aids and FM systems
• Knowledge of working with Educational Interpreters and how they can meet the individual language needs of various Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
• Comfortable and able to guide and communicate effectively with deaf and hearing assistant(s)
• Understanding of various parental concerns/needs related to raising Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and the ability to provide ongoing support and strategies for supporting their son or daughter
• Ability to provide training on communication and language development and work as a team with Regular Education staff that may have DHH students integrated into their classroom for academic instruction and social activities
• Experience in the deaf community and comfortable providing insight/experiences for students and staff related to deaf culture

Physical Requirements:

LIGHT WORK:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Application Procedure:
Apply online