Special Education Teacher - Deaf and Heard of Hearing (Districtwide)

About the role

The successful candidate will manage a student caseload of preschool- to high school-aged deaf and hard of hearing students districtwide. This position requires the individual to have knowledge of relevant curriculum and the ability to teach in specific content areas as well as to modify instruction for deaf and hearing impaired students. The individual must have knowledge of ASL and English language development in deaf, and the ability to construct a meaningful communication system for students and to communicate with many individuals. The individual must possess knowledge of educational interpreting and the ability to guide and collaborate with educational interpreters. The position requires demonstrating an appreciation for parental concerns regarding students, being available to parents, and contributing to dynamic and innovative teams working to enhance the educational program within the school and districtwide. The individual must be aware of and able to use multiple forms of assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of preschool‑ to high school‑aged deaf and hard of hearing students districtwide.
• Teach specific content areas and modify instruction for deaf and hearing impaired students.
• Apply knowledge of ASL and English language development to build meaningful communication systems.
• Collaborate with and guide educational interpreters.
• Demonstrate appreciation for parental concerns and maintain availability to parents.
• Contribute to dynamic, innovative teams to enhance educational programs.
• Use multiple forms of assessment to inform instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or special education (minimum 30 college credits in special education).
• Valid Alaska teaching certificate with a Special Education – Hearing Impaired endorsement, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Recent experience managing large caseloads with a variety of exceptionalities.
• Flexibility to work with colleagues and community members in multiple settings.
• Knowledge of current best practices in special education.
• Knowledge of many teaching strategies for diverse students.
• Behavior management skills.
• Skills facilitating challenging/mediated IEP meetings to reach appropriate educational programs.
• Demonstrated skills delivering SPED professional development in research‑based strategies.
• Knowledge of Alaska state SPED legal and procedural compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that promote positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education (preferred).
• Recent experience teaching special education and general education.
• Understanding of IDEA requirements.

Skills

• Behavior management.
• Facilitating challenging/mediated IEP meetings.
• Delivering special education professional development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan