MSAD Special Teacher-Language Arts

About the role

The Minnesota State Academies (MSAD) is seeking a Special Teacher-Language Arts to contribute to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs for deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students. The position requires American Sign Language (ASL) skills and follows the school calendar with 3 weeks in July for the summer school program.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs for deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students.
• Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
• Uses a variety of teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Assesses student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Collaborates with other educators, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement effective educational strategies.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of student progress and performance.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) Minnesota Teacher license or have the ability to obtain one prior to the start date.
• Knowledge of the deaf/hard of hearing and deaf/blind students and educational practices.
• Skills in writing basic reports, using arithmetic, and reading and interpreting charts and graphs.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies and procedures and education plans and to maintain records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum, language acquisition and educational best practices as it relates to deaf/hard of hearing students and/or deaf/blind students.
• Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Demonstration of advanced sign skills.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

$30.48 - $55.14 / hourly

Schedule

Day Shift (7:30am-4pm) Monday - Friday