Multiple Disabilities Teacher - Deaf School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multiple Disabilities Teacher at the Ohio School for the Deaf provides individualized, high-quality instruction addressing the academic, communication, developmental, and functional needs of students with multiple disabilities. The teacher creates and maintains a well-managed, supportive, engaging classroom grounded in research-based instructional practices, individualized learning goals, and ongoing student data.

The role involves collaborating with families, related service providers, and other educational professionals to develop and implement instructional strategies, monitor student progress, and support students’ growth, independence, communication, and participation in the school community. The school serves Deaf and hard of hearing students from across Ohio and uses Expanded Common Core in its classrooms.

This is a permanent, full-time position at the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is in accordance with the OEA/ODBES teacher scale.

Requirements

• Maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure in an applicable area: Intervention Specialist Hearing Impaired, Intervention Specialist Moderate/Intensive, or Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate. Applicants with qualifications indicating a path to one of these licenses may also be considered through the school’s Grow Your Own program.
• Meet the minimum Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at hire.
• Demonstrate Advanced level on the SLPI within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality instruction for students with multiple disabilities.
• Address students’ academic, communication, developmental, and functional needs.
• Create and maintain a well-managed, supportive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Use research-based instructional practices, individualized learning goals, and ongoing student data.
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and other educational professionals to develop and implement instructional strategies.
• Monitor student progress.
• Support students’ growth, independence, communication, and participation in the school community.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed