What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of the Deaf—English Teacher position at Willie Ross School for the Deaf?
Published Date
August 12, 2026
Job Type
Full time
Salary Range
$46,095—$88,705 annually
Teacher of the Deaf—English teacher
We are seeking a qualified Teacher of the Deaf to provide a comprehensive English educational program for students who are deaf and hard of hearing; to implement individual educational plans within the school’s curricular framework; and to subscribe to and support the school’s mission.
Primary Duties
If Interested, Please Send Resume And Contact Information To
Erika Kaftan
Education Director
32 Norway Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
ekaftan@wrsdeaf.org
Available Positions
List of Services
August 12, 2026
Job Type
Full time
Salary Range
$46,095—$88,705 annually
Teacher of the Deaf—English teacher
We are seeking a qualified Teacher of the Deaf to provide a comprehensive English educational program for students who are deaf and hard of hearing; to implement individual educational plans within the school’s curricular framework; and to subscribe to and support the school’s mission.
Primary Duties
- Assess and evaluate the educational needs of each child and plan an appropriate educational program.
- Instruct students in English as assigned.
- Participate in the writing of each child’s educational plan and attend team reviews.
- Provide written quarterly progress reports and report cards as appropriate.
- Participate in workshops and other in-service training sessions as scheduled during specified school hours.
- Work effectively with Speech-Language Pathologist, Educational Audiologist, and all related service providers.
- Work with other teacher(s) or Instructional Assistant in a team situation.
- Implement and use technology as appropriate to enhance curricula.
- Maintain records for each child.
- Maintain regular parent communication.
- Responsible for short and long-term planning of daily lessons and activities and for providing written plans and schedules for substitute teachers.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Graduate degree (i.e. MA, MS, M.Ed).
- MA licensure as a Teacher of the Deaf, Special Education Teacher, English, or Mild/Moderate Disabilities—or the ability to obtain licensure.
- Fluent sign language skills and comfortable utilizing a total communication approach.
- Experience working with students age 3–22 using differentiated instruction and assessments.
- Competency with required special education processes and documentations (IEPs, progress reports, etc.)
- Experience working in a school setting.
If Interested, Please Send Resume And Contact Information To
Erika Kaftan
Education Director
32 Norway Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
ekaftan@wrsdeaf.org
Available Positions
List of Services
- Teacher of the Deaf
- Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf
- Physical Education Teacher
- Teacher of the Deaf—English Teacher
- Teacher of the Deaf—Early Childhood
- School Counselor
- Instructional Assistant
- Substitutes
- Early Interventionist
- ASL Specialist
- Spanish Translator
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Salary : $46,095 - $88,705