Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher

Unalaska City School District; Highland Park (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and personal leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and audio

Retirement (TRS)

403b Employer Match

Job summary

Unalaska City School District seeks a qualified special education teacher to develop and implement IEP-driven learning experiences for students with disabilities across multiple schools in Alaska.

The role requires Alaska SPED eligibility, proficiency in sign language, and the ability to travel within the district as needed. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in deaf education is required.
• Must be eligible for Alaska SPED license (Special Education).
• Proficiency in sign language is required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple schools within the district.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities across settings.
• Support development in areas such as educational, social/emotional, communication, and motor skills through IEP processes.

Skills

Sign language

SPED knowledge

Driver's license

Travel between sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in deaf education

Job description

This position does not accept J1 visa applicants.

The successful external (non-FEA) applicant will receive a $2,000 signing bonus following the first 30 days of his/her contract.

Job Summary

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. Through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, facilitates development in areas of need such as educational, social/emotional, communication, gross motor, fine motor, and adaptive.

Retirement

State of Alaska TRS

Bargaining Unit

Fairbanks Education Association (FEA)

Salary

Determined by the FEA Negotiated Agreement

Contract Length

Minimum of 184 days

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in deaf education
2. Must possess or be eligible for a valid Alaska Initial, Professional, or Mastercertificatewith an endorsement in Special Education
3. Must be proficient in sign language
4. Working Knowledge of state and federal Special Education Laws.
5. Must be able to travel to various schools and offices within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. While driving on district business, must hold a valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance and registration.

This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (TRS)
• 403b Employer Match