Teacher, OSB​/OSD; K-12 Bilingual Specialist

Position: Teacher, OSB/OSD (K-12 Bilingual Specialist)
## Teacher, OSB/OSD (K-12 Bilingual Specialist)
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* Essential Functions:

** Position is a Bilingual Specialist that serves as a language and literacy resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, staff, and families, supporting the development of both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. This role includes direct student support, teacher collaboration, family engagement, and staff training to ensure a bilingual, bicultural educational environment that promotes academic success and cultural identity.
* Provide direct support to students in developing ASL and English proficiency through individual or small-group instruction, co-teaching, and classroom integration.
* Observe and collaborate with teachers to integrate bilingual strategies into instruction across content areas.
* Assess students’ ASL and English skills, interpret assessment data, and assist in developing individualized language plans.
* Provide resources, modeling, and training for staff on bilingual and bicultural best practices.
* Support family engagement by offering bilingual workshops, resources, and communication strategies for home use.
* Work with the IEP team to ensure language goals are aligned with students’ educational needs.
* Assist with the development and adaptation of curriculum and materials that support bilingual learning.
* Collaborate with administrators to implement school wide bilingual education initiates.
* Stay current on research, trends, and technology in bilingual Deaf education.
* Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education, Bilingual Education, Linguistics, Special Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in an educational setting.
* Demonstrated fluency in both American Sign Language and written/spoken English.
* Must have or obtain Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
* Strong understanding of bilingual/bicultural education principles in Deaf education.
* Knowledge of language acquisition processes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
* Ability to assess language skills and adapt instruction to meet diverse needs.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and families.
* Must meet the school’s required Sign Language Communication Policy proficiency level within the established timeframe.
* Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
* Primarily school-based with occasional off-site training or conferences
* Requires ability to communicate effectively in ASL and English in various settings.
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