Join Delaware Schools Consortium is Hiring a Teacher of the Deaf – Elementary #26546 Near Delaware, DE
Position: Teacher of the Deaf – Elementary Location: Delaware School for the Deaf Start Date: 2024-2025 School Year
Qualifications:
Fluency in American Sign Language
Degree in Deaf Education Required (Master's Degree preferred)
Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification in Elementary Education
Experience with best practices with instruction of deaf/hard of hearing children, placed in the general education setting, who also have autism spectrum disorders, deaf-blindness, and/or cognitive delay
Experience utilizing a variety of communication approaches, including auditory verbal therapy, troubleshooting hearing assistive technology, and interpreting audio logical information
Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students
Salary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the districts website: FY2024 Teachers Non-Grandfathered - Traditional.pdf (christinak12.org)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Internal- Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach license/certification. External- Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach a letter of interest, resume, recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations, transcripts, license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.
Serve as primary support and resource for the inclusion of students with multiple disabilities, including collaborative planning and implementation of individualized education programs. Additional teacher responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
Supporting professional development and providing instructional staff and families as needed, regarding the compound impact of hearing loss and additional conditions/disabilities on students’ learning
Directing, monitoring and reporting student progress in attaining IEP goals in conjunction with classroom staff
Communicating with parents concerning their child’s progress
Preparation of lesson plans and appropriate instructional materials
Collaborating in interdisciplinary teams
Planning of community-based and transition-focused activities
Regularly assessing student learning using standardized and teacher made assessments, work samples, portfolios
Supervising and assuring student safety
Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior and attitude needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom and vocational environment
Attendance at team and instructional meetings as required
Performing other related duties as assigned.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resources Office 1899 S. College Avenue Newark, DE 19702 PH: 302/552-2600 - FX: 302/295-8922 www.christinak12.org
Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report, a negative pre-employment drug screening and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.