Teacher (MSSD - Science)

Gallaudet University

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher (MSSD - Science) plans, implements, and researches effective instructional practices to maximize student learning. The role develops and delivers science instruction and learning plans aligned with standards, school improvement priorities, student outcomes, and the Clerc Center’s national mission priorities of literacy, transition, and family involvement. The teacher collaborates with educators, adapts instruction to individual student needs, monitors and documents progress, communicates with families, and supports student achievement, safety, and continuous improvement through action research. The teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for secondary students, including students with diverse backgrounds and educational needs. The position includes developing and reviewing IEP/IFSP goals, assessing student progress, maintaining student records, participating in school and family meetings, and completing related reports. Teachers also participate in professional development, maintain relevant certifications or equivalent professional learning, support visitors and practicum or internship students, and contribute to the Clerc Center and Gallaudet University communities. The MSSD Science Department specifies a master's degree in Deaf Education or in a science and/or STEAM education content area. If the master's degree is in Deaf Education, the candidate must have a bachelor's degree in science and/or STEAM education or provide proof of state certification in science. The posting also describes Teaching Fellow and Teaching out of the Classroom pathways for eligible candidates or employees who do not meet the standard teacher qualifications. This is a regular, salaried, exempt position. The stated full-day hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; teachers are expected to work the hours needed to complete their duties, minimally seven hours per teacher workday. The position is based in the MSSD Science Department at Gallaudet University’s Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center. A background investigation must be cleared before the employee begins work.

Requirements

For the MSSD Science Department, a master's degree in Deaf Education or in a science and/or STEAM education content area.
If the master's degree is in Deaf Education, a bachelor's degree in science and/or STEAM education or proof of state certification in science.
Knowledge and understanding of child development and/or adolescent needs.
Ability to provide or implement appropriate instructional activities for secondary school students.
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
Successful completion of a background investigation and required clearance before starting work.

Nice To Haves

The posting describes a Teaching Fellow pathway for candidates with a bachelor's degree in science and/or STEAM education, Deaf Education, or Education, minimal teaching experience, and enrollment or eligibility to enroll in an accredited graduate program in a relevant field at a Washington, D.C.-area institution.
The Teaching out of the Classroom pathway is available to eligible Clerc Center employees with a bachelor's degree in any content area, a current supervisor’s endorsement, and the specified continuous Clerc Center employment history and experience leading activities, depending on their current role.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and research effective instructional practices that maximize student learning.
Ensure the physical and emotional safety and supervision of students.
Collaboratively plan units, projects, and daily lessons that incorporate student-centered learning, student outcomes, literacy development, family involvement, and transition skills.
Maintain high expectations for students, communicate course expectations to students and families, and provide instruction responsive to cultural backgrounds and family needs.
Align curriculum with standards and benchmarks, and provide instruction supporting growth in reading, writing, emotional intelligence, and mathematics.
Adapt instruction and provide appropriate accommodations for individual student interests, disabilities, talents, learning styles, and pace of learning.
Establish a learning environment conducive to learning and maintain nurturing relationships with students.
Use appropriate disciplinary approaches to teach appropriate behavior.
Assess student progress using appropriate methods, including standardized tests and portfolios; analyze assessment data and modify instruction accordingly.
Develop IEP/IFSP plans from assessment information, incorporate goals and objectives into classroom instruction, review progress regularly, and provide quarterly progress reports.
Participate in SRT, IEP/IFSP, Back to School Night, and school-wide meetings.
Communicate student progress to families and complete related forms and reports.
Maintain student records, including attendance, grades, behavior incidents, IEP/IFSP progress, parent communications, and student meetings.
Follow institutional policies, procedures, work-hour expectations, and leave and paperwork guidelines.
Participate in training and professional development, stay current with effective practices, maintain professional certifications and a portfolio, and apply new learning to instruction.
Provide opportunities for classroom observation and share information; provide training for practicum and internship students.
Maintain professional relationships and collaborate with team members, parents, community members, and educators across units.
Conduct action research through problem identification, data collection, reflection, analysis, data-driven action, and problem redefinition; propose and disseminate effective strategies.
Document national mission contacts and activities in designated databases according to procedures and timelines.
Support the Clerc Center mission and strategic priorities and contribute to the Clerc Center and Gallaudet University communities.
Foster positive working relationships, contribute to workplace belonging, and participate in related learning activities.
Serve as a mandatory reporter under Title IX and complete annual Title IX and other compliance training.
Follow workplace safety procedures and promptly report hazards or incidents.
Perform related duties as needed.