Teacher DHH Life Skills 3672 - Phoenix

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

State retirement plan

Job summary

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in Phoenix seeks dedicated educators to provide quality instruction and support for students with sensory impairments. You will plan daily lessons, evaluate progress, and develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) in collaboration with the team.

Applicants must hold a State of Arizona Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement (Teacher O&M requires ACVREP) and complete FBI/state background checks.

Qualifications

• College/University Degree in Education with coursework specific to sensory impairments
• State of Arizona Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for each position (Teacher O&M requires ACVREP Certification in place of ADE certification)
• Secondary teaching positions must possess the necessary coursework as required by the Department of Education.
• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction to students
• Prepare daily lesson plans
• Evaluate students' skills to determine the best program of learning
• Write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluent ASL

Education

Education degree with sensory impairment coursework

AZ Teaching Certificate with endorsement

Job description

Location:Phoenix
Employee Status:Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Calendar: 10-Month
Pay Rate: $42,544-$65,897/yr

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Teaching Position Detail:

We are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers, we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide quality instruction to students
• Prepare daily lesson plans
• Evaluate students' skills to determine the best program of learning
• Write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP)
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Arizona Academic Standards
• Current educational and diagnostic practices as they apply to educating sensory impaired students
• Lesson plan and Individual Education Plan development
• Student evaluation practices
• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures

Fluent in ASL

ABILITY TO

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public
• Instruct students to retain information
• Complete student evaluation
• Develop lesson plans
• Work cooperatively in teams

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• College/University Degree in Education with coursework specific to sensory impairments
• State of Arizona Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for each position (Teacher O&M requires ACVREP Certification in place of ADE certification)
• Secondary teaching positions must possess the necessary coursework as required by the Department of Education.
• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check

BENEFITS

Benefit-eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have 31 days from the effective date of hire to elect coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit-eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance.
Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance, and Purchase Discount Programs.

For more information, contact the Recruiter at: [e-mail]

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

ASDB is more than just your average workplace. We're a tight-knit community that strives to provide services to our students and families while ensuring our employees have a respectful and healthy work environment. When we work together, we create a better learning environment. Collaboration positively impacts both personal and student achievement and allows us as educators to explore new learning opportunities.