Teacher Deaf - Secondary English Language Arts

Position: Teacher of the Deaf - Secondary English Language Arts

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Vision Statement: CSDB aspires to be an exemplary global resource for families and professionals that excels in preparing diverse learners to transform the world with PRIDE:
Positive attitude, Respect, Independence, Determination, and Excellence.

Mission Statement:The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), in collaboration with families, school districts and community partners, educates and inspires learners throughout the state, birth through age 21, to achieve their full human potential through comprehensive, individualized academic, transition, residential and outreach programs and resources.

Benefits: The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction to 6th–12th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization/planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
• Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of Bi-Lingual education.
• Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of literacy intervention strategies.
• Organizes the classroom for collaborative group work.
• Works in co-teaching teams with others.
• Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student.
• Understands and supports students’ social-emotional development.
• Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students to include responsibility for developing, implementing, and progress monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as facilitating IEP meetings.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
• Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
• Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
• Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Deaf Education, preferred and required within three years of hire.
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado within three years of hire, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist:
  Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• If Special
  
  Education:
  
  Deaf/ Hard of Hearing licensure is not held upon hire, then must hold or be eligible to hold State of Colorado Temporary Educator Eligibility licensure in Teacher of the Deaf within one year of hire.
• Must hold or be eligible for State of Colorado Teacher endorsement in English Language Arts (7-12) and READ endorsement within one year of hire.
• If no State of Colorado educator licensure is held upon hire, then must hold or be eligible for substitute teacher licensure or educator licensure in the State of Colorado within one month of hire.
• Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf /hard-of-hearing, or/or who may have multiple disabilities desired.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate (2) skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school…