Teacher Deaf - Secondary Science

Teacher of the Deaf - Secondary Science.

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Teacher of the Deaf - Secondary Science.

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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.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more
• Employee Wellness program Motivate Me
• Benefit Hub state employee discount program
• Paid Family Medical Leave up to 160 hours (pro-rated based on fte)

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Description Of Job

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing science standards-based instruction to 6th – 12th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing as assigned. 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 ASL-English Bilingual education.
• 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…