Early Childhood Teacher (Preschool) - Deaf School

This posting serves as notice for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Who We Are:

The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) was established in 1829, making it the fifth oldest residential school in the country. Throughout our 190 year history, student achievement has been tied to access to American Sign Language. The Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association is responsible for the nation's only elderly care facility designed for and operated by Deaf people.

What We Do:

Each year, OSD welcomes more than 150 Deaf and hard of hearing students in grades PreK-12 to campus from school districts throughout Ohio. We use Expanded Common Core in our classrooms and offer students opportunities to learn and grow socially and emotionally in a safe environment through extracurricular activities.

Our Mission - The Ohio School for the Deaf serves a diverse population of deaf/hard of hearing students, families, and communities through educating students in a language rich environment and empowering each individual to be a contributing member of society.

Goals of OSD:

• Improve Bilingual Literacy & Language Skills for students of OSD and provide resources statewide
• Expand Student Portfolio & Postsecondary Pathways
• Improve External Communication & Collaboration for Students, Families, Communities and Stakeholders throughout the State
• Improve Mental Health & Social-Emotional Supports
• Create a Student Support Team That Evaluates Current/Future Education Issues

What You'll Do:

The Ohio School for the Deaf is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to teach young students subject matter at a preschool level and support development of social, emotional, developmentally appropriate skills.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including personal and sick leave.

Paid school breaks, including winter, spring and summer.

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers educational and professional development funds.

State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

STRS is the retirement system for State of Ohio Teachers. The employee contributes 14% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer also contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the STRS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Deferred Compensation program is a pre-tax, private, 457 retirement account that acts as a supplemental retirement plan to the pension that is optional to any State of Ohio employee. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level, subject area or special class assignment

OR

The Ohio School for the Deaf has a strong Grow Your Own program. Applicants will be considered if qualifications indicate a path to licensure for any of the above licenses.

Must demonstrate Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within one year of hire, Intermediate level minimum requirement at hire.

Preferred early learning childhood experience and/or special education knowledge (multiple disabilities).

May be required to seek van certification.

Job Skills: Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Supplemental Information

• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
• The Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind are committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614-644-5968 or basil@osdb.oh.gov.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.