Teacher of the Deaf/HH - Special Education - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! - ASL Proficient

Beverly School for the Deaf•Beverly, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time faculty position follows CCCBSD’s 204-day school calendar (37.5 hours per week). The annual schedule includes one orientation day in July, followed by 23 summer program days (Monday–Thursday) scheduled at approximately 30 hours per week during the summer session in July and August. The calendar also includes one additional orientation day in September and 181 school days during the academic year (Monday–Friday). Faculty benefit from a school-based calendar while participating in meaningful professional development, collaboration, and program planning throughout the year. At The Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD), we provide transformative, person-centered education and services for deaf and/or disabled individuals in a language-rich, inclusive setting. We envision a world where Deaf and disabled individuals, their families, and communities thrive with dignity, purpose, and joy. As a Teacher of the Deaf, you will help shape meaningful educational experiences for Deaf and hard of hearing students with diverse communication, developmental, physical, and behavioral needs — empowering students to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and communicatively through accessible, individualized instruction. CCCBSD is seeking classroom teachers with exceptional instructional and communication skills to join our highly collaborative educational team. These positions support Deaf and hard of hearing students ages 3–22, including students with developmental, physical, communication, and behavioral needs throughout their school day. Our classrooms maintain a small student-to-staff ratio of approximately 5:3, allowing for individualized, relationship-centered instruction and strong classroom support. Classroom placement will be based on program needs and candidate strengths. Teachers work closely with an interdisciplinary team of specialists including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, BCBAs, School Psychologists, Assistive Technology Specialists, Adaptive Physical Education staff, Curriculum Specialists, and more. With interactive technology and communication supports integrated into every classroom, students access instruction through a variety of modalities including American Sign Language (ASL/bi-bi), spoken language, assistive technology, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
Must be eligible for Massachusetts DESE licensure or waiver as a Teacher of the Deaf
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) strongly preferred; strong communication skills across modalities required
Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students and/or students with complex developmental needs preferred
High comfort level implementing instructional technology and a range of language, academic, communication, and therapeutic supports
Ability to provide a supportive, caring, and student-centered learning environment
Strong collaboration, communication, and instructional leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Coursework or experience in Deaf Education, Special Education, Communication Disorders, Assistive Technology, Early Childhood Education, or related fields preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, individualized instruction aligned with student IEPs and educational goals
Develop and adapt instructional materials to meet students’ unique academic, communication, developmental, and behavioral needs
Create engaging, language-rich classroom environments that foster communication, independence, and academic growth
Implement the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks using a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate educational, behavioral, communication, and therapeutic supports
Participate in IEP development, educational assessments, progress monitoring, and required documentation, including MCAS and MCAS-Alt as appropriate
Utilize instructional technology, AAC, adaptive tools, and multimodal communication approaches to support student learning
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with families and caregivers to support student success
Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and communication to classroom Teaching Assistants to ensure effective classroom functioning and student support
Engage in weekly professional development, collaborative planning, and ongoing learning opportunities
Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment aligned with CCCBSD’s mission and core values

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus for Teachers of the Deaf hired for immediate openings
$2,500 Massachusetts licensure bonus for eligible out-of-state teachers upon obtaining MA licensure
Up to $1,500 relocation assistance for eligible candidates relocating to the area
15+ PTO days annually, in addition to scheduled school breaks
Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing in-service professional development
401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer match
Preschool discounts and free ASL classes
Employee referral and longevity bonus opportunities
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits, including up to 12 weeks of family leave and up to 20 weeks of medical leave, in accordance with Massachusetts state eligibility guidelines