Secondary Teacher - Special Education

The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc • Framingham, MA

5h • $59,633 - $89,728 • Onsite

About The Position

Functional Academics - Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

Provides classroom instruction for children who have moderate to severe disabilities in addition to deafness, within a Secondary (grades 6-8 or 9-12+) setting. Prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials to match student ability levels and in accordance with the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and state curriculum frameworks, including teaching life, community, and transition skills. Evaluates and documents appropriate data to monitor student progress and serves as an advisor/advocate for students. Works in a team, or departmental capacity as assigned. Grades and subjects vary.

Requirements

• Licensed or able to be licensed by Massachusetts DESE as a Teacher of the Deaf or a Teacher of Moderate or Severe Disabilities
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency
• Prior experience working with children preferred
• Interpersonal skills developed to a level which will allow smooth cooperation at all levels within the agency
• Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team
• Written English language competency

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Instruction of students with specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, intellectual disability, physical disabilities, emotional disability, multiple disabilities, visual impairments, autism spectrum disorder, or general deafness.
• Uses assessment to drive classroom instruction (formative and summative assessments).
• Plans instruction effectively, engages learners and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
• Monitors student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments, where appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with other school staff on planning and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum and works constructively to suggest improvements and possible approaches.
• Writes annual IEP student goals and works steadily to help students attain these goals.
• Oversees the implementation of behavior plans designed for individual students, as needed.
• Some lifting and restraints may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety.
• May be delegated medication administration or certain medical procedure responsibilities if needed by a student under the teacher’s care.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

Benefits

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus
• Housing Resources Available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time