Teacher of the Deaf

Reads-Collaborative; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

READS Collaborative in Norton, MA seeks a Teacher of the Deaf to implement IEP-directed instruction for DHH students in a public school environment. The role requires MA DESE Licensure as Teacher of the Deaf and ASL proficiency; collaboration with SLPs, literacy specialists, counselors, and general educators.

The teacher will coordinate integration within general education, plan lessons in a substantially separate classroom, and supervise support staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Deaf Education preferred.
• Experience with Deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
• Experience with students with additional disabilities.
• Fluency in American Sign Language required for effective instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a public school setting in Norton, aligning with IEPs.
• Collaborate with speech/language pathologists and other staff.
• Plan and implement lessons in a substantially separate classroom.
• Coordinate integration opportunities with the general education setting.
• Supervise support personnel effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication

ASL proficiency

Collaboration with specialists

Supervision of support staff

Education

Master's degree in Deaf Education preferred

MA in Deaf Education preferred

Tools

Visual Phonics

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher of the Deaf

Program: READS Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program

Communication skills: Excellent communication skills required.

Fluency in American Sign Language required.

Salary: Based on experience and education according to READS Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement

Certification/Licensure: DESE Licensure as Teacher of the Deaf; Licensure in Special Education considered.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Category: Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Position is full time in a public school setting currently located in Norton. The teacher will collaborate with the speech/language pathologists, literacy specialists, counselors, therapists and general educators in a public school environment. The teacher will facilitate and coordinate integration opportunities within the general education setting as well as plan and implement lessons in a substantially separate classroom according to individual students’ IEPs. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills and ability to supervise support personnel effectively.

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education preferred
• Experience working with students who are Deaf or who have reduced hearing
• Experience working with students with additional disabilities
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language with students and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively with host school staff and foster integration opportunities
• Knowledge of MA curriculum frameworks, MCAS procedures, including MCAS-Alt portfolios, IEP documentation and literacy intervention specific to students in DHH program.
• Physical ability and willingness to execute job responsibilities
• Knowledge of appropriate technology necessary for instruction, communicating with families and coordinating with school personnel
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in promoting the social and emotional well‑well-being of children
• Additional qualifications as specified in job description

Job Closing Date: June 19, 2021 or when filled

READS Collaborative does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, religion or sexual orientation.

Job Requirements

• MA in Deaf Education preferred; strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate in ASL with students & colleagues and ability to meet Massachusetts Teacher of the Deaf ASL proficiency requirements. Knowledge of Visual Phonics, Knowledge of MA curriculum frameworks and MCAS procedures, coordination with team members (administrative director, interpreters, support staff, SLP, OT,PT) , Supervision of support staff assigned to the classroom, Competency with special education documentation (IEP, progress notes, evaluations, lesson plans).
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebekah Marchilena , DHH Program Director
• 105 East Grove Street
• Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]