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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Teacher of the Deaf - Secondary English Language Arts

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

NEOGOV is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf for the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind. This role involves providing standards-based instruction to 6th – 12th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing, focusing on developing individualized education plans and fostering a positive classroom environment.

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Responsibilities

Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning

Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization/planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork

Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities

Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning

Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of Bi-Lingual education

Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of literacy intervention strategies

Organizes the classroom for collaborative groupwork

Works in co-teaching teams with others

Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students

Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student

Understands and supports students’ social-emotional development

Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students to include responsibility for developing, implementing, and progress monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as facilitating IEP meetings

Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities

Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required

Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc

Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate

Performs other appropriate duties as assigned

Qualification

American Sign Language (ASL)Deaf EducationSpecial Education SpecialistLiteracy intervention strategiesTechnology-based learningClassroom managementOrganization/planningTeamworkCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university

Master's Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Deaf Education, preferred and required within three years of hire

Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado within three years of hire, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard of Hearing

If Special Education: Deaf/ Hard of Hearing licensure is not held upon hire, then must hold or be eligible to hold State of Colorado Temporary Educator Eligibility licensure in Teacher of the Deaf within one year of hire

Must hold or be eligible for State of Colorado Teacher endorsement in English Language Arts (7-12) and READ endorsement within one year of hire

If no State of Colorado educator licensure is held upon hire, then must hold or be eligible for substitute teacher licensure or educator licensure in the State of Colorado within one month of hire

Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf /hard-of-hearing, or/or who may have multiple disabilities desired

Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures upon hire

Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures within 2 years of hire

Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with students who are Deaf /hard-of-hearing

Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB

Knowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply teaching skills, classroom management and lesson preparation to a technology rich environment, which may include but is not limited to on-site classroom, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities

Ability to establish high standards for what students must know and be able to do

Ability to communicate effectively with students who are Deaf /hard-of-hearing

Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback

Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in team setting

Strong, positive interpersonal skills

Preferred

Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf /hard-of-hearing, or/or who may have multiple disabilities desired