MSAD Special Teacher-Secondary Program

About the role

Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of academic instructional programs to deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students. Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

Minimum qualifications

• 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
• Skill 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

Preferred 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

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand and walk throughout the workday

Schedule

• Ten month per year position following the school calendar
• Includes 3 weeks in July for the summer school program
• Day Shift (7:30am–4pm), Monday – Friday

Pay

• $30.48 – $55.14 / hourly

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• 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
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care