Teacher of Multi Disabilities-SDBF0130

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

Title: Teacher of Multi Disabilities-SDBF0130

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $53,133 - $93,872

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: www.vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About Us

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential! VSDB prepares students for life!

About this position

The Teacher of Multi Disabilities at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) serves as a member of the instructional team with specific duties to provide classroom instruction for students who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and have additional disabilities.

The Teacher of Multi Disabilities at VSDB is to provide quality educational services to preschool and K-12 students of the Commonwealth with deafness, blindness and sensory-impaired multiple disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in Special Education Adapted Curriculum.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia Teaching License issued by the Board of Education endorsed in Special Education - General Curriculum (K-12, K-6, middle grades, or secondary grades) or Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12. The selected candidate will be required to take courses toward an endorsement in Special Education – Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained per school policies.
• Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairment.
• Hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License and submit for review by DMV.
• Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss across content areas utilizing adapted curriculum with a focus on daily living skills.
• Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities.
• Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate responses to behavior for use with students with developmental disabilities.
• Minimum proficiency level of “Advanced” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or agreement to obtain the required level within three years.
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach
• Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning
• Ability to assess and document student progress according to best practices, including but not limited to pre-test and post-test assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction.
• Ability to read and write professional reports and use relevant information to develop IEPs
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other school staff

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to occasionally lift and transfer weights up to 50 pounds.

Additional Considerations

Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairments is preferred.

Selected Candidate Expectations

• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.
• Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
• VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
• Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.