Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Special Education Teacher

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a classroom teacher for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) service pathway. The role reports to the building principal or program manager and supports a learning environment, assigns and adapts objectives, and supervises students with diverse needs.

The candidate will collaborate with staff, counselors, and families to implement IEPs, assess progress, and adjust instructional plans while adhering to district guidelines and special education regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety.
• Skill in reading, writing, and oral communications; ability to design and implement lesson plans for diverse students; adapt curricula to individual needs.
• Ability to work with a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in urban settings and with special education students.

Responsibilities

• Fosters an educational environment; plans and adapts instructional programs to meet individual student needs.
• Uses instructional methods and materials suited to students and curriculum; attends in-service training to improve methods.
• Establishes classroom policies; guides and disciplines students to meet standards; collaborates with parents and staff.
• Collects and interprets data; develops IEPs; prepares reports for parents and administration.
• Attends staff meetings and required activities to achieve position objectives.

Skills

Reading & writing

Oral communication

Lesson planning

Curriculum adaptation

Behavior management

Sign language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a classroom teacher for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) service pathway. The role reports to the building principal or program manager and supports a learning environment, assigns and adapts objectives, and supervises students with diverse needs.

The candidate will collaborate with staff, counselors, and families to implement IEPs, assess progress, and adjust instructional plans while adhering to district guidelines and special education regulations.