Substitute Teacher for the Deaf

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher provides instruction to deaf and hard-of-hearing students in preschool through grade 12 at the Indiana School for the Deaf. Instruction covers the Indiana Core Curriculum and the ISD Expanded Core Curriculum. Subject-area expertise and teaching assignments are arranged with the supervisor based on the substitute teacher’s training and experience. The role requires clear communication in American Sign Language (ASL). This is a seasonal position limited to 180 working days in an eleven-month continuous period and does not offer benefits.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• A valid Indiana Teacher’s License or Indiana Substitute Teacher’s License issued by the Indiana Department of Education.
• Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and techniques used in the area of specialization.
• Specialized knowledge of modern teaching practices and principles used to educate students.
• Specialized knowledge of equipment that may be used as teaching aids.
• Working knowledge of school administrative guidelines and policies.
• Ability to evaluate a student’s performance, skills, and progress.
• Ability to use expressive and receptive skills in manual communication.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to communicate clearly in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Prepare or follow established lesson plans, assign work, present subject matter, and test students.
• Use a variety of special instructional equipment.
• Evaluate students’ performance and progress.
• Counsel students on academic, personal, and/or behavioral problems.
• Administer reading and achievement tests.
• Confer with parents and staff about students’ behavior, personal problems, and school progress.
• Organize social activities and field trips on occasion.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, education conferences, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level