Transition and Elective Teacher - School for the Deaf.

About the role

This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction to 6th – 12th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing in the areas of transition, college and career readiness, and other elective classes as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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 / School for the Deaf
• Maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill 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 students relative to classroom instruction and activities
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in the area of Bi-Lingual education
• Organizes the classroom 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 students
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in the areas of communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student
• Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students to include responsibility for developing, implementing, and progress monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as facilitating IEP meetings
• Collaborates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities
• Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required
• Serves as a resource to parents and participates in selected parent-focused activities
• Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Deaf Education or Special Education, preferred and required within three years of hire
• Must hold or be eligible for substitute teacher licensure or educator licensure in the State of Colorado upon hire
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado within three years of hire, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing or Special Education Generalist
• Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, or/or who may have multiple disabilities is desired
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate (2) skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures upon hire
• 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 within 2 years of hire