Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Science SDBF

Title: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Science SDBF
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State Role

Title:

Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $51,538 - $80,000

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) in Staunton, Virginia, invites applications for a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Science. The role involves classroom instruction for students with deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, deaf‑blind, and other disabilities, spanning PreK‑12 with both residential and day options.

VSDB supports its students by providing a 24/7 learning environment and a strong emphasis on independence and academic achievement. The position is a 10‑month faculty role with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage. The starting date will be July 2024.

• $3,500 Sign‑on Bonus
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Supportive and positive team setting
• Small caseloads and ample resources
• Small student‑teacher ratio
• School‑Residential partnership supporting a 24/7 learning environment

• Curriculum/ Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) management and planning
• Development and implementation of lesson plans according to grade‑level Standards of Learning with appropriate accommodations
• Differentiated instruction implementation
• Classroom organization and management
• Evaluation, reporting and record‑keeping
• Communication and professional/community relations
• Participation in staff development
• Development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
• Monitoring student progress through data collection
• Modifying instruction based on analysis of student data and performance
• Designing and implementing appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss
• Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
• Developing effective instructional strategies and methods and differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach
• Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning
• Assessing and documenting student progress applying best practices, including pre‑test and post‑test assessments, and using assessment data to guide instruction

• Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in Special Education – Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK‑12, or a license endorsed in one of the Secondary Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science) with a requirement to take courses toward the Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Minimum proficiency level of “Intermediate” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview, with an agreement to acquire an “Advanced” level within three years of employment

• Experience teaching special‑needs students with sensory impairments
• Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss
• Knowledge of child growth and development and special needs of children with disabilities
• Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work collaboratively in a team approach
• Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning
• Ability to assess and document student progress using best practices, including pre‑test and post‑test assessments, and using assessment data to guide instruction
• Ability to read and write professional reports and use information to develop IEPs
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff

Applications and résumés must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. The final closing date will be posted on the system; ensure submission before the deadline.…