Teacher of Multi Disabilities-SDBF

Position: Teacher of Multi Disabilities-SDBF0082
Title:

Teacher of Multi Disabilities-SDBF
0082

State Role

Title:

Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $53,133 - $80,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location:

VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Teacher of Multi Disabilities to serve as a member of the instructional team with specific duties to provide classroom instruction for students who are Deaf, Deaf Blind, and have additional disabilities.

The Teacher of Multi Disabilities is to provide quality educational services to preschool and K-12 students of the Commonwealth with deafness, blindness and sensory-impaired multiple disabilities.

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!

VSDB prepares students for life!

The VSDB offers:

* $3,500 Sign-on Bonus available!

* Great comprehensive benefit package

* Supportive and positive team setting

* Small caseloads and ample resources

* Small student-teacher ratio

* School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment

This is a 10-month, faculty position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage.

The beginning date for this position is the beginning of our next school year in July 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in Special Education Adapted Curriculum.

OR

Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia Teaching License issued by the Board of Education endorsed in Special Education - General Curriculum (K-12, K-6, middle grades, or secondary grades) or Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12. The selected candidate will be required to take courses toward an endorsement in Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12

Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained per school policies.

Hold a valid Virginia Driver's License and submit for review by DMV.

Additional Considerations

Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairments is preferred.

Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss across content areas utilizing adapted curriculum with a focus on daily living skills.

Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with

disabilities.

Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate responses to behavior for use with students with developmental disabilities.

Minimum proficiency level of "Advanced" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or agreement to obtain the required level within three years.

Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach

Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning

Ability to assess and document student progress according to best practices, including but not limited to pre-test and post-test assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction.

Ability to read and write professional reports and use relevant information to develop IEPs

Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Ability to occasionally lift and transfer weights up to 50 pounds.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

For full consideration, please submit college transcripts with application materials.

If selected as a finalist with VSDB, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements:
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.

Application Requirements :
Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by…