Teacher of the Deaf

About the role

The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The role involves providing instruction to students with hearing impairments in both the core curriculum and expanded core curriculum. This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction that addresses each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and State standards.
• Prepare lesson plans that meet the standards for ISD and the state of Indiana.
• Supervise students to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Utilize a variety of special instructional equipment.
• Absess and document student progress and report progress to parents via IEP updates.
• Counsel students on academic, personal, and/or behavioral problems.
• Administer reading and achievement tests to pupils.
• Confer with parents and members of staff on student’s behavior and/or personal problems.
• Organize social activities and field trips on occasion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education, one or more subject areas, or in special education.
• An Indiana Teacher's License OR the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the techniques used in area of specialization.
• Specialized knowledge of modern teaching practices and principles utilized in educating deaf students.
• Specialized knowledge of equipment that may be utilized as teaching aids.
• Basic knowledge of audiology, oral rehabilitation, and speech pathology.
• Working knowledge of school administrative guidelines and policies.
• Ability to evaluate the performance, skills, and progress of a student.
• Ability to include expressive and receptive skills in manual communication.

Skills

• Clear communication in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A wellness rewards program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years.
• An education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• A free parking program for most positions.
• A free LinkedIn Learning access program.

Pay

The School for the Deaf uses a qualification matrix to determine salary. Salary ranges from $50,414 for newly degreed candidates to $90,582 for highly experienced teachers. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.