Multiple Disabilities Teacher - Deaf School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multiple Disabilities Teacher at the Ohio School for the Deaf provides individualized, high-quality instruction for students with multiple disabilities, addressing their academic, communication, developmental, and functional needs. The teacher creates and maintains a well-managed, supportive, and engaging classroom grounded in research-based instructional practices, individualized learning goals, and ongoing student data. The position collaborates with families, related service providers, and other educational professionals to develop and implement instructional strategies, monitor progress, and support students’ growth, independence, communication, and participation in the school community.

The Ohio School for the Deaf serves Deaf and hard of hearing students from across Ohio. Classrooms use Expanded Common Core, and students have opportunities for social and emotional growth through extracurricular activities. This is a permanent, full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., at the school’s Columbus campus. Compensation follows 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; alternatively, applicants may qualify through a path to one of these licenses under the Ohio School for the Deaf Grow Your Own program.
• Demonstrate at least 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 addressing 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
• 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
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

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