Teacher- Deaf Education

Pay Grade: 820 (Min $329.73 per day)

Work Days: 185

Provide deaf education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to ability level. Work in self‑contained, team, and departmental or itinerant capacity as assigned.

• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Deaf Education Teacher Certification
  • Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• ESL Certification: required for Pre‑K and elementary teachers. This requirement does not include elementary art, music, and physical education teachers.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience:
  • At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with deaf education students following federal program guidelines as directed by the district and as specified in 34 Code of Federal Regulations §300.208 (a)(1)
• Collaborate with students, parents and other members of the staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned
• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist students included in regular classes with assignments
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify curricula as needed for deaf education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s)
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care and/or feeding of students as stated in IEP
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school
• Present a positive role model for a student that supports the mission of the school district
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations, and IEP
• Consult with general education teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Use student’s preferred communication mode to present information accurately and clearly
• Keep the principal fully informed with respect to conditions and needs of the classroom and of new techniques and materials being used
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, committee meetings, and work sessions as required…