Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Preschool

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

17h

About The Position

This position will work with a team in our DHH Department and will be the sole provider for our deaf and hard of hearing students in our early intervention preschool program. The provider is a special education teacher specifically trained to teach students who are deaf and hard of hearing and address their unique language and learning needs. Provider is an expert in teaching various skills such as self-advocacy, expressive and receptive language, hearing assistive technology, vocabulary, listening, and transition skills. In addition, they design and implement instructional plans individualized to each student's needs.

Requirements

• Eligible Licenses - Class 1 Professional Teaching License, or Class 2 Standard Teaching License
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to handle controversy objectively, manage a diverse team, and maintain effective relationships with families and stakeholders.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess the following from The Montana Office of Public Instruction by the first instructional day of the academic calendar
• Knowledge of Child Development
• Knowledge of Special Education
• Knowledge of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Pedagogy
• Knowledge of Family and Community Partnerships
• Knowledge of Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
• Knowledge of Teaching and Engagement
• Knowledge of Curriculum
• Professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Eligible Endorsements - 00E EC, 32A HI, 32E HIEC, 32A SPE, or 32E SPE

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Instruction (60%)
• Instructional Plans, Conducting Assessments, and Documenting (20%)
• Family and Caregiver Communication (15%)
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees