Teacher, Career Education

Lexington School for the Deaf•New York, NY

19h•$49,179 - $121,366•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Education Teacher will design, implement, and deliver the Career Education content appropriate for middle and high school students, guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, transition planning, & career decision-making.

Requirements

Experience working with a diverse group of students
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, parents, and students
American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency
Knowledge of work based learning
Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field.
Current New York State Teaching Certification.
Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a solid motivating curriculum for middle and high school students.
Modify lesson plans and materials as needed to make them suitable for students’ current learning levels.
Integrate technology (Schoology, Google, and CDOS Online) into the classroom.
Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework, homework and projects, and assignments that use all student skills.
Maintain and document employment profiles and career plans for students.
Maintain relationships with families and legal guardians of students to keep them informed of their child’s progress toward their career and transition plans.
Work with students individually to support the decision-making process when deciding on pathways.
Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, field trips, transition, and vocational programs, or school-related events.
Collaborate with Career and Transition Coordinator with students’ transition plans: pathways.
Work with the Career and Transition Coordinator to implement an annual Career Fair.
Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
Conduct and submit each student’s (14 years & up) Career Education IEPs and Transition Plan.
Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including related service providers, to provide individualized support for each student on a regular basis.
Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly.
Create and enforce a positive culture of learning, respect, and rapport in line with the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives.
Demonstrate commitment to the school purpose, vision, and mission.
Other duties as assigned.