Teacher of Multi Disabilities-SDBF0130

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Waynesboro, VA

12d • $53,133 - $93,872 • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher of Multi Disabilities serves as a member of the instructional team at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB), providing classroom instruction to students who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or have additional disabilities. The role provides quality educational services to preschool and K–12 students of the Commonwealth with deafness, blindness, and sensory-impaired multiple disabilities.

VSDB is located in Staunton, Virginia, and provides PreK–12 education through residential and day student options. The school supports students in pursuing independence and reaching their academic potential.

Requirements

• A minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education Adapted Curriculum; or hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license endorsed in Special Education—General Curriculum (K–12, K–6, middle grades, or secondary grades) or Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK–12. Candidates with the listed alternative endorsements must take courses toward an endorsement in Special Education—Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK–12.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or obtain certification in accordance with school policies.
• Experience teaching students with special needs and sensory impairment in a classroom setting.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license, subject to review by DMV.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and the special needs of children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate behavioral responses for students with developmental disabilities.
• Minimum American Sign Language proficiency of “Advanced,” as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview, or agreement to attain the required level within three years.
• Ability to use technology to enhance communication and learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff.
• Ability to sit and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift and transfer weights up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching students with special needs and sensory impairments in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction for students who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or have additional disabilities.
• Provide quality educational services to preschool and K–12 students with deafness, blindness, and sensory-impaired multiple disabilities.
• Design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss across content areas, using adapted curriculum and focusing on daily living skills.
• Develop effective instructional strategies and methods, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Assess and document student progress using best practices, including pre- and post-test assessments, and use assessment data to guide instruction.
• Read and write professional reports and use relevant information to develop IEPs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff as part of a team.
• Follow school policies and procedures and use a team approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time