Teacher for Deaf, Blind & Multi-Disability Students

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) in Staunton, VA, is seeking a Teacher of Multi Disabilities to join the instructional team. This role provides classroom instruction for preschool through K-12 students who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and have additional disabilities, with a focus on adapting curriculum to daily living skills.

The ideal candidate will hold or be eligible for Virginia licenses in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum or General Curriculum) or Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Qualifications

• Must hold a regionally accredited Baccalaureate Degree.
• Virginia teaching license with Special Education Adapted Curriculum endorsement.
• Virginia Teaching License endorsed in Special Education - General Curriculum or Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12 (endorsement to be pursued if not held).
• CPR and First Aid Certification required or obtained per school policy.
• Experience teaching in a classroom with students who have sensory impairments.
• Hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Ability to design instruction for children with hearing loss using an adapted curriculum.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and disabilities.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Advanced ASL proficiency or plan to achieve within three years.
• Ability to follow school policies and work with a team.
• Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning.
• Ability to assess progress and use data to guide instruction.
• Ability to read/write professional reports and develop IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction for students who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and have additional disabilities.
• Provide educational services to preschool through K‑12 students with deafness, blindness and multiple disabilities.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and school staff to support student achievement.
• Assess and document student progress and use data to inform instruction and IEP development.
• Differentiate instruction across content areas to meet diverse needs.
• Incorporate technology to enhance communication and learning.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Instructional design

Daily living skills focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

VA teaching license - Adapted Curriculum

VA teaching license - General Curriculum or DHH PreK-12

CPR and First Aid Certification

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Job description

Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) in Staunton, VA, is seeking a Teacher of Multi Disabilities to join the instructional team. This role provides classroom instruction for preschool through K-12 students who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and have additional disabilities, with a focus on adapting curriculum to daily living skills.

The ideal candidate will hold or be eligible for Virginia licenses in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum or General Curriculum) or Deaf and Hard of Hearing