Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing SDBF0093

DHRM • Augusta, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf to provide classroom instruction for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, deafblind, and 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!

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.
• 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
• Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing impairment including deafness
• 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 plan and organize work
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach
• Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairments is preferred
• Minimum proficiency level of “Advanced” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview.
• Knowledge of ASL grammatical structure and ability to compare and contrast with English grammar.
• 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

Benefits

• $3,500 Sign-on Bonus available!
• Great comprehensive benefit package
• Supportive and positive team setting
• Small caseloads and ample resources
• Small student-teacher ratio
• School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment
• state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level