NEOGOV · 6 months ago
Teacher of the Deaf - Bilingual Preschool/Early Education Center
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelNEOGOV is a part of the State of Colorado, focusing on education for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. The Teacher of the Deaf will provide standards-based instruction and support to children and their families, utilizing Colorado Academic Standards and benchmarks to establish instructional goals.
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Responsibilities
Performs work associated with facilitating developmentally appropriate instruction and support to children and their families: perform student assessments and identify family needs for instruction and/or support, lead and contribute to the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for assigned students and their families, prepare and implement instructional activities with necessary accommodations based on the IEP, coordinate with other agencies involved with the family
Performs work associated with standards-based instruction; prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the IEP and school reform tenets under the direction of the Early Education Center Coordinator, maintains a positive learning environment utilizing appropriate positive behavior support strategies, keeps students on task and engaged in learning
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of early education / bilingual education / family services, in the development and use of accommodations for children who are Deaf and family assessment, 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 instruction and activities
Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students including language planning
Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student
Serves as a Student / Family Advocate for assigned students / families
Coordinates effectively with other service staff in facilitating instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities
Positively serves as a team member in the Outreach Programs, 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
Encourages family engagement; participates in and coordinates selected parent-focused activities, etc
Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate
Works as part of the full early childhood team to plan, facilitate and support success of the CSDB Preschool programs
Works as part of the early childhood team to plan, facilitate, and support the CSDB bilingual /bimodal program
Works in collaboration with the Bilingual Teacher of the Deaf for IEP meetings, student transitions, and aids in IEP success through appropriate assessments, including language planning, language acquisition, goal development, and follow-through of the IEP
Works in collaboration with the Bilingual Teacher of the Deaf for development and implementation of a multilingual-multi-modal preschool program to optimize language exposure to both ASL and spoken language development
Provide bilingual support (ASL/English) through supplemental spoken language instruction, aligning with each child's IEP and language development plan
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Education from a regionally accredited college or university, with preference given to specialization in Deaf Education
Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing: preference given to added endorsement in Early Childhood. Elementary Education Subject area endorsement or specialization may be required
Must hold, be eligible for, or able to obtain within two (2) years from hire, appropriate qualifications to meet Colorado preschool licensure requirements
Experience teaching / working with children and families in an educational environment with students who are Deaf and/or have multiple disabilities
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy / procedures
Knowledge and skill in best practices for facilitating developmentally appropriate instruction to children and their family
Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with young students who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing to a variety of settings and services
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 email, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, learning management systems, 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, learning environment 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 learners relative to instruction and activities
Knowledge of literacy development, instruction, and intervention for students in American Sign Language {ASL), Multi- Lingual/Multi-Modal, and in spoken English environments
Ability to establish high standards for what students must know and be able to do
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing
Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team-teaching environment
Knowledge of an ASL/English Bilingual/Bimodal educational philosophy
Knowledge of Deaf culture, history, and audism awareness in an educational setting
Strong, positive interpersonal skills
Benefits
Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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