Teacher of the Deaf

The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc • Framingham, MA

3d • $56,980 - $85,470 • Onsite

About The Position

Public School Partnerships (PSP) Teachers of the Deaf (TOD) address specific needs of students with hearing loss and hearing technology in mainstream public school settings. PSP TODs provide support systems for monitoring academic and developmental progress in their mainstreamed placements.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree, 6 or more years of experience in a deaf education setting and MA Teacher Certification in Deaf Education, Special Education or Teacher of Speech and Hearing Impaired
• Other Certifications may be considered, given the applicant’s background and experience
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language preferred, with native, or near-native ASL fluency desired
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Ability to keep company and client information confidential
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Teachers will adhere to the Code of Ethics as identified by the Council of Exceptional Children

Nice To Haves

• American Sign Language Preferred

Responsibilities

• PSP consultants travel to public schools in the state of Massachusetts to provide academic support for children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing
• Create appropriate academic recommendations based on classroom and student observations.
• Present in-services to help school-based professionals understand the implication of hearing loss on accessing the curriculum.
• Provide curriculum support and modification expertise through spoken English.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

Benefits

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus
• Housing Resources Available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees