Teacher Deaf/HH 3713 - Phoenix

AZ State School for the Deaf and Blind • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf/HH for its Phoenix school. The role provides instruction to students with sensory impairments and supports their learning through lesson planning, student evaluation, and development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Teachers work cooperatively with colleagues and contribute to a respectful, collaborative learning community.

Requirements

• College or university degree in Education with coursework specific to sensory impairments.
• Arizona teaching certificate with the appropriate endorsement for the position.
• Secondary teaching positions require the coursework specified by the Department of Education.
• Ability to pass FBI and State background checks.
• Fluent ASL proficiency.
• Knowledge of Arizona Academic Standards; current educational and diagnostic practices for educating students with sensory impairments; lesson-plan and IEP development; student evaluation practices; and relevant unit and agency policies, procedures, programs, rules, and operating procedures.
• Skills in behavior management, planning and organization, program development, and student evaluation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public; instruct students to retain information; complete student evaluations; develop lesson plans; and work cooperatively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction to students.
• Prepare daily lesson plans.
• Evaluate students’ skills to determine the best program of learning.
• Write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance options.
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance coverage for eligible employees.
• State retirement plan and long-term disability program enrollment.
• Deferred compensation program.
• Employee Self-Service, wellness, tuition discount, travel reduction, auto and home insurance, and purchase discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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