Teacher of the Deaf

Job Title Teacher of the Deaf Program READS Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program Communication skills Excellent communication skills required Fluency in American Sign Language required Salary Based on experience and education according to READS Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement Certification/Licensure DESE Licensure as Teacher of the Deaf Licensure in Special Education considered

Job Description

Position is full time in a public school setting currently located in Norton. The teacher will collaborate with the speech/language pathologists, literacy specialists, counselors, therapists and general educators in a public school environment. The teacher will facilitate and coordinate integration opportunities within the general education setting as well as plan and implement lessons in a substantially separate classroom according to individual students’ IEPs. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills and ability to supervise support personnel effectively. Required skills Master’s degree in Deaf Education preferred Experience working with students who are Deaf or who have reduced hearing Experience working with students with additional disabilities Ability to communicate in American Sign Language with students and colleagues Ability to communicate effectively with host school staff and foster integration opportunities Knowledge of MA curriculum frameworks, MCAS procedures, including MCAS-Alt portfolios, IEP documentation and literacy intervention specific to students in DHH program. Physical ability and willingness to execute job responsibilities Knowledge of appropriate technology necessary for instruction, communicating with families and coordinating with school personnel Knowledge of current trends and best practices in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children Additional qualifications as specified in job description Job Closing Date June 19, 2021 or when filled Additional READS Collaborative does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, religion or sexual orientation.

Requirements

MA in Deaf Education preferred; strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate in ASL with students & colleagues and ability to meet Massachusetts Teacher of the Deaf ASL proficiency requirements. Knowledge of Visual Phonics, Knowledge of MA curriculum frameworks and MCAS procedures, coordination with team members (administrative director, interpreters, support staff, SLP, OT,PT) , Supervision of support staff assigned to the classroom, Competency with special education documentation (IEP, progress notes, evaluations, lesson plans).