Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing for the 2023/2024 school year. Must meet CDE and ESSA's requirements for In-Field Teacher in Special Education by the start date of the position. Begins ASAP.

Job Title: Licensed Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing 

Pay Grade: Licensed Salary Schedule

Job Family: Licensed Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: School

Prepared Date: 12/14/2023

Typical Work Year: 10 months

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing instruction, case management, and program and service development for students with hearing impairments. As needed, develop accommodations and curriculum modifications, and ensure fidelity of their implementation. In collaboration with the general and special education staff, plan and deliver specialized instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff and community members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • Provide research-based instructional strategies and accommodations/modifications for students on caseload and employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
  • Assist the audiologist in providing necessary monitoring of students with educationally significant hearing loss to determine whether special education services are needed.
  • Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
  • Co-develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that are appropriate to meet the students’ individual needs and abilities.
  • Work with other professionals on a regular basis to determine special learning needs of students, seeking the assistance of specialists as required.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on an ongoing basis concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
  • Provide safety instruction for students when the subject, activities, chemicals, product, tools and/or equipment pose possible harm or injury to students including use of personal protective devices (protective eye devices, safe clothing) and assure that students adhere to safety requirements.
  • Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and enforcing the Student Conduct Code. Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize potential accidents.
  • Maintain an ongoing relationship with families for the purposes of sharing information regarding the student's educational program and assisting the family in cooperatively improving the student's home and school relationship. Develops and promotes good relations among the school community: parents, staff, administration and other community members.
  • When determined necessary, work with the IEP Team to develop behavior support plans, health plans, safety plans, and/or crisis plans.
  • When deemed necessary by the caseload, assist students in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stops, using toilets, diapering, feeding, medical needs and personal hygiene, including working with trach, feeding tubes, and catheterization.
  • Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations; Board of Education policies and District Regulations, as amended from time to time; school procedures that relate to employment with the District. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
   

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to ensure that students are supervised at all times.

• Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
• Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Use the District’s internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or their designees.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree of related subject from accredited university.

EXPERIENCE:  Experience working with children with hearing impairments in a school setting preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Colorado Teaching License with Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement. Meet CDE and ESSA requirements for In-Field Teacher. Complete CPI training upon hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Ability to develop and implement appropriate progress monitoring tools to assess student progress toward goals.
• Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Ability to develop and implement accommodations and modifications that facilitate student mastery of the Colorado Academic Standards
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Microcomputers and general office equipment.
• IEP software.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Student Information Systems.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.