Teacher (Blind/Deaf)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Clarkston, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Education, Division of State Schools, is recruiting an experienced Teacher to support American Sign Language (ASL) and a prospective content area at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, Georgia. Under the direction of the Principal, the Teacher provides standards-based instruction and supports implementation of the Division of State Schools’ adopted curricula. The position also supports monitoring and implementation of the ASL program, with an emphasis on ASL and content-area instruction that meets students’ individual educational needs and promotes academic success.

The Teacher may serve students at the elementary (P-5), middle school (5-8), or high school (9-12) level. Applicants are expected to demonstrate effective ASL communication during the interview and are expected to obtain an ASL rating of 3+ or above within three years of hire.

Requirements

• Demonstrate effective communication in American Sign Language during the interview process.
• Obtain an ASL rating of 3+ or above within three years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Possess or be eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher Certification in the grade level or content area of the prospective position.
• Three years of experience teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• ASL proficiency at level 3+ or above, as measured by the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, standards-based instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assess and document students’ communication, reading and mathematics, independent living, educational, and behavioral development.
• Identify appropriate individualized educational goals based on student needs.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with established curriculum standards and individual student needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student performance, progress, and educational development.
• Use instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to each student’s learning and communication needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to support students’ academic, communication, behavioral, and social development.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student achievement and school operations.

What This Job Offers

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