Teacher, Career Education

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Career Education Teacher will design, implement, and deliver the Career Education content appropriate for middle and high school students, guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, transition planning, & career decision-making.

PRIMARY DUTIES: 

• Develop and implement a solid motivating curriculum for middle and high school students.
• Modify lesson plans and materials as needed to make them suitable for students’ current learning levels.
• Integrate technology (Schoology, Google, and CDOS Online) into the classroom.
• Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework, homework and projects, and assignments that use all student skills.
• Maintain and document employment profiles and career plans for students.
• Maintain relationships with families and legal guardians of students to keep them informed of their child’s progress toward their career and transition plans.
• Work with students individually to support the decision-making process when deciding on pathways.
• Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, field trips, transition, and vocational programs, or school-related events.
• Collaborate with Career and Transition Coordinator with students’ transition plans: pathways.
• Work with the Career and Transition Coordinator to implement an annual Career Fair.
• Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
• Conduct and submit each student’s (14 years & up) Career Education IEPs and Transition Plan.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including related service providers, to provide individualized support for each student on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly.
• Create and enforce a positive culture of learning, respect, and rapport in line with the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives
• Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission. 
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Experience working with a diverse group of students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, parents, and students
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency
• Knowledge of work based learning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field.
• Current New York State Teaching Certification.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:   

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times