Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Preschool

State of Montana•Great Falls, MT

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

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
Required: Eligible Licenses - Class 1 Professional Teaching License, or Class 2 Standard Teaching License
Communication: Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.
Leadership: Ability to handle controversy objectively, manage a diverse team, and maintain effective relationships with families and stakeholders.
Technical: 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