Teacher: Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides specialized instruction through a continuum of services to address the needs of students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. The work may include providing and coordinating services for children and families in a variety of daily settings, conferring with parents about students’ progress and skill-acquisition challenges, and teaching communication through total communication, sign, and/or cued methods as appropriate. The teacher plans, develops, selects, and modifies instructional materials and lessons while considering students’ and families’ language and communication needs. The role also supports and trains school staff to increase students’ access to, participation in, and progress through the general education curriculum, and may include supervising students in school-related environments. The position serves students in settings that may include preschool integrated school settings, child care centers, and general education environments. It coordinates inter-agency and intra-agency support services and develops staff awareness and orientation programs. The job requires direct, in-person service and daily access to reliable transportation. Driving is required for bona fide Board business, with 40% daily day travel within the county. The work takes place primarily in an office, school, or similar indoor environment, with a moderate noise level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing from a regionally accredited college or university.
Hold or be eligible for an educator certificate/license issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Daily access to reliable transportation.
Knowledge of school organization, goals, and objectives, especially teaching techniques for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Knowledge of materials, current trends, and research in the field of specialization.
Knowledge of varied language and communication modes and methods used by students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
Knowledge and facility in signing and interpreting.
Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
Ability to engage diverse parents and guardians with varied communication styles, skill levels, and experience to support their child’s education.
Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications.
Punctual, regular, and predictable attendance, as required for direct in-person service.
Retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing from a regionally accredited college or university.
Experience teaching students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing.
American Sign Language.
Proficiency with video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, select, modify, prepare, and present lessons, assignments, instructional plans, and materials for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Provide instructional support to preschool students attending integrated school settings or child care centers and to students in general education environments.
Coordinate inter-agency and intra-agency support services for students.
Develop awareness and orientation programs for staff members.
Demonstrate and use teaching strategies to present content to students.
Provide an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.
Maintain classroom discipline conducive to effective learning.
Arrange and participate in teacher-parent and teacher-student conferences as needed regarding student progress and problems.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and professional development, and serve on special committees.
Provide input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
Provide and coordinate services for children and families in varied daily settings, including conferring with parents and teaching appropriate communication methods.
Support and train school staff to increase student access to, participation in, and progress through the general education curriculum.
Supervise students in a variety of school-related environments as needed.