Special Education - Deaf/HH

Rapid City Area Schools; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Moscow School District in Moscow, Idaho, seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher - Deaf/Hard of Hearing for a district-wide 1.0 FTE position for the 2026/2027 school year.

The teacher will provide specialized instruction, collaborate with families and interpreters, supervise instructional paraprofessionals, and ensure compliance with Idaho credential requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold Idaho certification with Exceptional Child Generalist K-12 endorsement and Hearing Impaired K/12 endorsement as required by State Law.
• Credential must be on file with Moscow School District before contract is issued.
• Experience delivering direct instruction to Deaf or Hard of Hearing students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction, evaluation, curriculum development, and documentation for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, using ASL and other communication strategies.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff, interpreters, and behavioral development professionals.
• Supervise and direct instructional assistant paraprofessionals and Educational Interpreters as assigned.

Skills

ASL

Communication strategies

Collaboration

Education

Idaho Exceptional Child Generalist K-12 endorsement

Hearing Impaired K/12 endorsement

Job description

POSITION SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - DEAF/HARD OF HEARING - DISTRICT-WIDE - 1.0 FTE (2026/2027 School year only)

STARTING DATE As soon as possible

SALARY SCHEDULE Teacher's Salary Schedule is available on the District website.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide specialized instruction, evaluation, curriculum development, and required documentation for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, incorporating American Sign Language (ASL) and other appropriate communication strategies to meet individual student needs. Collaborate with students, families, staff, interpreters, and behavioral development. Supervise and provide directions to instructional assistant paraprofessional staff and Educational Interpreters as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold or meet minimum requirements for an Idaho Standard Instructional Certificate with an Exceptional Child Generalist K-12 endorsement as well as a Hearing Impaired K/12 endorsement as required by State Law and the State Board of Education. A teaching contract will not be issued until this credential is on file with the Moscow School District.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with the delivery of direct instruction to deaf and hearing impaired students.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible to work in the United States?
• Are you eligible for a valid Idaho Certificate for the position in which you are applying?
• If hired, are you willing to submit to an FBI fingerprint criminal background check and a nation-wide sex offender registry check?
• Can you perform all the essential job function(s) of the position(s) for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?
• With submission of this application I hereby authorize the Moscow School District to conduct any reference checks to obtain information relating to my application for employment. I am advised that the reference checks may include information on my character, general reputation, and personal characteristics as well as job performance as they relate to my ability to perform the job for which I am applying.
• I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and otherwise provided by me as part of the application process is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false or misleading information provided by me will constitute sufficient grounds for disqualification of my application, or in the event that I am employed by the district, may result in termination of employment.
• Rate your ability to provide specialized, individualized instruction to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing based on their academic, communication, social, and behavioral needs.
• Rate your knowledge and ability to use American Sign Language (ASL) and other appropriate communication strategies to support student learning and communication access.
• Rate your ability to develop and adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and learning activities to meet the individual needs of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Rate your ability to assess student progress, analyze data, and use evaluation results to guide instruction and individualized educational programming.
• Rate your ability to plan, organize, and complete required special education documentation, records, and paperwork accurately and within established timelines.
• Rate your ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, teachers, interpreters, related service providers, administration, and other educational professionals to support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Rate your ability to establish and maintain fair, consistent standards of student behavior while creating a positive, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
• Rate your ability to train, mentor, direct, and supervise instructional assistant paraprofessional staff who work with students under your direction.
• Rate your ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive student, family, and educational information.
• Rate your ability to work independently and demonstrate sound professional judgment while managing the instructional, behavioral, communication, and documentation needs of students

General Questions

• Do you currently qualify for an Idaho Education Credential with the appropriate endorsement for the Special EducationDeaf/Hard of Hearing position for which you are applying? Please list the date (month/year) you received your initial education credential, the state in which it was issued, and all other education credentials or endorsements you currently hold, including the state in which each was issued and the expiration date.
• If you have less than five (5) years of experience, please describe your student teaching, internship, or practicum experience, including any experience working with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Describe your experience and proficiency using American Sign Language (ASL) and/or other communication strategies to support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. How do you ensure students have meaningful access to instruction and classroom communication?
• Describe your experience providing individualized instruction and adapting curriculum, instructional materials, and learning activities to meet the academic, communication, social, and behavioral needs of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Explain how you use and analyze student data, assessments, and progress monitoring to develop and adjust instruction and individualized educational programming for students with disabilities.
• Describe your philosophy and approach to classroom and behavior management. How do you establish consistent expectations while promoting a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
• Describe your experience collaborating with families, teachers, interpreters, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and other school personnel to support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Include any special training, coursework, workshops, professional development, or experience related to Deaf education, ASL, Deaf culture, communication access, or specialized instructional practices.
• Are you claiming Veteran's Preference? If yes, complete and submit the Veteran's Preference Form (VP-1) and provide a copy of your military discharge papers (DD 214).
• AUTHORIZATION NOTICE on Idaho Code 33-1210RELEASE OF INFORMATION ON PAST JOB PERFORMANCEIdaho Code 33-1210 requires all Idaho School District employers to obtain past school district employer performance information regarding an individual they are considering for hire, with regard to any position at an Idaho Public School District.I wish to be considered for employment with the Moscow School District No. 281. I understand that as a part of the applicant process for a certificated or noncertificated position, Idaho Code 33-1210 requires the following action by the district:Idaho Code 33-1210(2) Before hiring an applicant, a school district shall request the applicant to sign a statement:(a) Authorizing the applicant's current and past employers, including employers outside of the state of Idaho, to release to the hiring school district copies of all documents in the previous employer's personnel, investigative or other files relating to the job performance by the applicant; and(b) Releasing the applicant's current and past employers, and employees acting on behalf of that employer, from any liability for as provided in subsection (4) of this section.(4) Not later than twenty (20) business days after receiving a request under subsection (3) of this section, a school district shall provide the information requested and make available to the requesting school district copies of all documents in the applicant's personnel record relating to job performance. The school district, or an employee acting on behalf of the school district who in good faith discloses information under this section either in writing, printed material, electronic materials or orally is immune from civil liability for the disclosure. An Employer is presumed to acting in good faith at the time of the disclosure under this section unless the evidence establishes one (1) or more of the following: (a) that the employer knew the information disclosed was false or misleading; (b) that the disclosure was specifically prohibited by a state or federal statute.(5) A hiring district shall request from the office of the superintendent of public instruction verification of certification status, any past or pending violations of the professional code of ethics, and information relating to job performance, as established by the provisions of subsection (11) of this section, if any, for applicants for certificated employment.(6) A school district shall not hire an applicant who does not sign a statement.(8) Information received pursuant to this section shall be used by a school district only for the purpose of evaluating an applicant's qualifications for employment in the position for which he or she has applied. Except as otherwise provided by law, a board member or employee of a school district shall not disclose the information to any person, other than the applicant, who is not directly involved in the process of evaluating the applicant's qualifications for employment. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection may be civilly liable for damages caused by such violation.In the event I am selected as a finalist for employment at the Moscow School District, I understand this release will be sent to my prior employers. My typed name certifies that I have read and understand this page, and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this document.Further, my typed name contained on this document is considered to be my signature and equate to my signature for the purposes of this requirement. I agree and consent that my current or former employers, including out-of-state employers, may release such documentation and information to the District through use of my type written name and that I intend such, for this purpose and this purpose only, to serve as my signature.

User Defined Information

If selected for a position, the candidate will be required to complete and sign Section 1 of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present identification for review and verification in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security no later than the first day of employment. The candidate will be required to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal investigation check at the candidate’s expense (nonrefundable). An offer of employment with the Moscow School District is considered conditional pending the District’s review of previous work history, clearance of the background investigation check through law enforcement agencies and the Idaho State Department of Education, and official action by the Board of Trustees. Non-contract positions are at-will and can be terminated at any time, for any reason, by either the employee or the employer.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Moscow School District does not discriminate against any individual in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, physical characteristics, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity), marital status, national origin (including limited English proficiency), socioeconomic status, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.

Benefitted employees will receive medical, dental and life insurance.

References

CERTIFIED: 3 of 5 external references required.

We reserve the right to modify the details of a position posting at any time.