Teacher (Middle School Math)

Responsibilities

• Serve a student population spanning Early Childhood to Secondary, with classes organized by age and academic levels
• Collaborate with other teachers and aides in curriculum planning and the implementation of instructional units
• Work closely with support personnel (e.g., therapists, communication specialists, behavior support staff) to create an integrated and holistic educational experience for each student
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with parents and school districts, ensuring that instructional activities align with the school’s educational philosophy and mission
• Plan and execute lessons that facilitate students’ natural acquisition of language through experiential, inquiry-based activities, incorporating a multicultural perspective and highlighting the Deaf community and Deaf role models as linguistic and cultural models
• Ensure instruction is developmentally appropriate, based on the principles of child growth and development
• Stay current with research in Deaf education, child development, and pedagogical methods to improve classroom effectiveness
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and contribute to the educational community
• Model and exhibit PSD’s core values Students 1st, Language, Respect, Communication, and Community Engagement in all interactions, decisions, and professional responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned to support student success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Deaf Education or a related field required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Possession of or eligibility for appropriate certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Demonstrated American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency at a Level 3 (ASLPI) or above required; advanced proficiency preferred
• Experience working with Deaf children of the age range to be served is preferred (Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary)
• Understanding and acceptance of communication principles which emphasize full accessibility to all communication in the school environment, the importance of self-expression and respect for each individual’s communication needs
• Understanding and knowledge of child growth and development
• Understanding of and experience with a culturally diverse population
• Experience working as a member of an instructional team is preferred