Elementary Deaf Education Teacher | Sign Language & Impact

Elementary School Teacher

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Department:
Deaf Elementary School

• Conduct and direct student learning experiences using written lesson plans that cover the requirements of the State with regard to the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards and course descriptions;
  Use required instructional materials with fidelity to introduce and develop concepts;
  Develop and maintain a classroom management program;
  Identify/develop, implement, use, monitor and evaluate long and short term objectives based on students' IEPs;
  Analyze and utilize student data to drive instruction;
  Monitor student progress based on the goals of the IEP, and FSDB and State mandated objectives;
  Record and report data on individual students, i.e., keep grade books, report cards, progress monitoring reports, incident reports, interim reports, attendance records, etc.;
  Document and correct disruptive student behavior in accordance with school policies and procedures;
  Maintain a professional relationship with students, parents and other staff members.
• Attend trainings/meetings and implement skills acquired during professional development activities as required by Federal, State and FSDB mandates.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the educational needs of deaf or hard-of-hearing and/or blind/visually impaired students;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications;
  Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching;
• Knowledge of the principles of human learning, behavior and counseling;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of curriculum development;
• Ability to teach individuals in a classroom setting using the principles of differentiated instruction;
• Ability to prepare teaching plans, courses, activities and learning experiences for a variety of students;
• Ability to develop appropriate curriculums;
• Ability to handle problems, concerns and emotional distress with sensitivity and tact;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to classroom teaching;
• Ability to plan, establish priorities and implement activities for maximum effectiveness;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
  Ability to maintain certification in the appropriate content/subject area;
• Ability to maintain certification in the appropriate sensory impaired area;
  Ability to apply the principles of Response to Intervention;
• Ability to communicate effectively using sign language by signing across the continuum (English word order to ASL) meeting the needs of each student;
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI);
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field and
• Current state of Florida educator certification in an area of specialty and the appropriate instructional level or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time upon hire.

Teachers may be hired with current state of Florida educator certification in Pre Kindergarten/Primary Education PK-3, Preschool Education Ages 0-4, or Pre Kindergarten Disabilities Endorsement, with the understanding that Deaf/Hard of Hearing K-12 certification must be attained within a specified period of time. If certification(s) noted are not from Florida, upon appointment, shall obtain state of Florida certification(s) within a reasonable period of time.

Teachers may be hired with current state of Florida certification in Deaf or Hard of Hearing K-12, with the understanding that the Pre Kindergarten/Primary Education PK-3, Preschool Education Ages 0-4, or Pre Kindergarten Disabilities Endorsement must be attained within a specified period of time. If certification(s) noted are not Florida, upon appointment, shall or obtain state of Florida certification(s) within a reasonable period of time.

• Masters Degree in Deaf or Hard of…