Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Science SDBF0048

State of Virginia•Staunton, VA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Science to provide classroom instruction for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, deafblind, and other disabilities. The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities. VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options. VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential! VSDB prepares students for life! The VSDB offers: $3,500 Sign-on Bonus available! Great comprehensive benefit package with sign-on bonus Supportive and positive team setting Small caseloads and ample resources Small student-teacher ratio School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment This is a 10-month, faculty position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage. The beginning date for this position is the beginning of our next school year in July 2024.

Requirements

A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12. The selected candidate will also be required to obtain an additional endorsement in the applicable content area(s) within established deadlines.
OR
Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia Teaching License issued by the Board of Education endorsed in one of the Secondary Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science. The selected candidate will be required to take courses toward an endorsement in Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12
Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained per school policies.
Hold a valid Virginia Driver's License and submit for review by DMV.
Minimum proficiency level of "Intermediate" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview and agreement to acquire an "Advanced" level within three years of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairments is preferred.
Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss
Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach
Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning
Ability to assess and document student progress according to best practices, including but not limited to pre-test and post-test assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction.
Ability to read and write professional reports and use relevant information to develop IEPs
Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff

Responsibilities

Curriculum/ Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) management and planning
Differentiated Instruction implementation
Classroom organization and management
Evaluation, reporting and recordkeeping
Communication and professional/community relations
Participation in staff development
Development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
Develop and implement lesson plans according to grade level Standards of Learning with appropriate accommodations
Monitor Student Progress through data collection
Modify instruction based on analysis of student data and performance
Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss
Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
Minimum proficiency level of "Intermediate" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview and agreement to acquire an "Advanced" level within three years of employment
Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach
Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning
Ability to assess and document student progress according to best practices, including but not limited to pre-test and post-test assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction