Teacher of the Deaf - (Non-Classified)

About the role

The Department Information for the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) can be found at https://csdb.colorado.gov/. CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency. Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity. Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.

Responsibilities

• Performs work associated with standards-based instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal, maintains a positive learning environment utilizing appropriate positive behavior support strategies, keeps learners on task and engaged.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the development and use of accommodations for learners who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, and further, in the areas of: task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
• Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist learners relative to instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
• Organizes the instructional environment for collaborative group work.
• Works in co-teaching teams with others.
• Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned learners.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development for each learner.
• Serves as an Advocate for assigned learners.
• Collaborates effectively with other staff in facilitating instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
• Possesses strong, positive interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university, with specialization in Deaf Education.
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, or comparable endorsement.
• Subject area endorsement or specialization.
• Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, or/or who may have multiple disabilities.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced (3+) skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy / procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill in best practices for providing developmentally appropriate instruction to learners.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with learners who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, learning management systems, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply teaching skills, learning environment management and lesson preparation to a technology rich environment, which may include but is not limited to on-site classroom, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model, teach, and assist learners relative to instruction and activities.
• Ability to establish high standards for what learners must know and be able to do.
• Ability to communicate effectively with learners and staff, who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing.
• Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting.
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Knowledge and skill in best practices for providing developmentally appropriate instruction to learners.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with learners who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, learning management systems, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply teaching skills, learning environment management and lesson preparation to a technology rich environment, which may include but is not limited to on-site classroom, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model, teach, and assist learners relative to instruction and activities.
• Ability to establish high standards for what learners must know and be able to do.
• Ability to communicate effectively with learners and staff, who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing.
• Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting.
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Terms of Employment: Full-time; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (as per established School Calendar, currently 195 days, August to June). The annual base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule, based upon appropriate education and experience. Excellent benefits. Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed or implied contract.

Pay

The average annual teacher base salary at CSDB is $60,175. Although individual benefits will vary, in general, for every $100 that employees earn, the state contributes approximately $25 in additional compensation. For example, the State contributes to employee health/dental/vision care coverage, life insurance coverage, short-term disability insurance coverage, retirement, and personal leave.

Schedule

Full-time; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (as per established School Calendar, currently 195 days, August to June).