Teacher of the Deaf - Bilingual Preschool/Early Education Center

State of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

167d • Remote

About The Position

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is seeking a dedicated educator to provide standards-based instruction and support to children (and their families) from Preschool to sixth grade who are Deaf and may have additional needs. This position reports to the Early Education Center Coordinator and involves utilizing Colorado Academic Standards to establish instructional goals and assessments that monitor student progress in a safe and civil school environment.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education from a regionally accredited college or university, with preference given to specialization in Deaf Education.
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing.
• Experience teaching/working with children and families in an educational environment with students who are Deaf and/or have multiple disabilities.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced skill level.

Nice To Haves

• Added endorsement in Early Childhood.
• Elementary Education Subject area endorsement or specialization may be required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate developmentally appropriate instruction and support to children and their families.
• Perform student assessments and identify family needs for instruction and/or support.
• Lead and contribute to the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for assigned students and their families.
• Prepare and implement instructional activities with necessary accommodations based on the IEP.
• Coordinate with other agencies involved with the family.
• Prepare lesson plans and develop input for daily instructional/learning activities based on the IEP.
• Maintain a positive learning environment utilizing appropriate positive behavior support strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in early education, bilingual education, and family services.
• Utilize technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to instruction and activities.
• Work as part of the education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Serve as a Student/Family Advocate for assigned students/families.
• Encourage family engagement and participate in selected parent-focused activities.
• Participate in professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Bilingual Teacher of the Deaf for IEP meetings and student transitions.
• Provide bilingual support (ASL/English) through supplemental spoken language instruction.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees