Teacher Deaf/HH Elementary K-2 Auditory Verbal 3702 - Phoenix

AZ State School for the Deaf and Blind • Phoenix, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to provide instruction and support to students at the School for the Deaf in Phoenix. The role focuses on elementary students in grades K–2 in an auditory-verbal setting. The position is permanent, has a 10-month work calendar, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The stated pay range is $42,544–$65,897 per year.

The teacher provides quality instruction, prepares daily lesson plans, evaluates students’ skills to determine appropriate learning programs, and writes and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The role is part of a collaborative learning community serving students and families.

The position requires a college or university degree in education with coursework specific to sensory impairments, an Arizona teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement, and the ability to pass FBI and state background checks. The posting also identifies ASL fluency as a knowledge, skill, or ability requirement.

Requirements

• College or university degree in education with coursework specific to sensory impairments.
• Arizona State Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement for the position.
• Fluent in ASL.
• Knowledge of Arizona Academic Standards.
• Knowledge of current educational and diagnostic practices for educating sensory-impaired students.
• Knowledge of lesson plan and Individual Education Plan development and student evaluation practices.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit, principles and practices of administration and management, and agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Skills in behavior management, planning and organization, program development, and student evaluation.
• Ability to pass FBI and State background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction to students.
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Evaluate students’ skills to determine the best program of learning.
• Write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public.
• Instruct students to retain information.
• Complete student evaluations.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Work cooperatively in teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance options for eligible employees and dependents.
• Automatic basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance coverage for benefit-eligible employees.
• Automatic enrollment in the State retirement plan and long-term disability program, subject to a 26-week waiting period.
• Option to participate in a deferred compensation program.
• Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance, and Purchase Discount Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time