Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No; Poland; On-site; PLN 186,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Public Employee's Retirement System

Job summary

A public school district in Poland is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be trained to develop and implement instructional curriculum for K-12 students with Deaf/Hard of Hearing difficulties. Proficiency in ASL is critical, along with the ability to assist in developing individualized education programs (IEPs). This position offers various benefits and follows a 190 day contract with a flexible salary based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing trained for K-12 students.
• Experience in direct instruction with communication models.
• Certified to supervise deaf education interpreters.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain Idaho Education Credential endorsed in the area of application.
• Certified Teacher of the Deaf to assist in IEP development and supervise interpreters.

Skills

Proficiency in ASL (American Sign Language)

Experience developing instructional curriculum for K-12

Direct instruction using various communication models

Ability to assist in developing IEPs

Education

Idaho Education Credential endorsed

Highly Qualified under State and Federal regulations

Job description

Position

Teacher of the Deaf

Location: All Locations (High-Needs School)

Date Posted: 5/15/2025

Closing Date: Position for 2025-2026 school year. Open until filled.

Employment Type

Contract Days: 190 days (1.0 FTE)

Salary Schedule: Placement on District teacher salary schedule based on education and experience.

Contract Start Date: 2025-2026 District start date.

Job Qualifications

• Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing trained to develop and implement instructional curriculum for students K-12 with Deaf/Hard of Hearing difficulties.
• Direct instruction using a variety of communication and hard of hearing access models.
• Proficiency in ASL (American Sign Language) is critical.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain an Idaho Education Credential endorsed in the area of application.
• Highly Qualified under State and Federal regulations.
• Certified Teacher of the Deaf to assist in the development of IEPs and supervise deaf education interpreters.

Application Procedures

• District online teaching application
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Praxis scores or Housse rubric
• Complete set of transcripts (copies are sufficient)
• Idaho Education Teaching Credential endorsed in the area of application
• Three current letters of recommendation (signed and current within three years)
• No confidential files; request letters directly from evaluators.

Terms of Employment

• Contract Days: 190.00 day, 1.0 FTE
• Salary Range: Placement on District teacher salary schedule based upon education and experience.
• Contract Start Date: 2025-2026 District start date.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employee's Retirement System are available to certified employees with a contract of 0.50 FTE or greater.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin is prohibited. Equal access to employment, services, and program is available to all persons. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should notify a representative of the organization. Preference will be given to eligible veterans pursuant to Idaho Codes 65-503 et seq.

Questions or complaints should be addressed to the Human Resources Office at 208-235-3272.

Contact

Sheryl Urbanat: [e-mail]