Special Education/ Deaf Education Teacher (191 Days)

About the role

Teach within the course of study from the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the district.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district’s curriculum program and reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Collaborate with parents and district staff to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) that supports the student's educational needs.
• Document students' IEP goals through progress monitoring using district protocols.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain efficient classroom management procedures and standards of pupil behavior.
• Evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed and required.
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings.
• Be available for tutoring students before and after school.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Documentation and troubleshooting hearing assistive technology daily.
• Compile, update, and file all reports, records and other required documents for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) and district.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district regulations and policies for special education and Deaf and hard of hearing population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and Deaf Education Certification
• Teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Education Plan goal setting process and implementation
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Demonstrated appropriate sign language skills for instructional purposes assessed by RDSPD administrative team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with hearing impaired individuals
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Knowledge of special education and Deaf and hard of hearing population
• Ability to interpret educational programs to the community
• Ability to troubleshoot hearing assistive technology

Benefits

• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required
• Work travel throughout the district is integral to this job
• Minimum salary of $68,000.00

Pay

Minimum salary of $68,000.00

Schedule

Full-time