Teacher of the Deaf

Clarke-Schools-For-Hearing-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Schools is seeking a dedicated classroom educator certified in Deaf/HH Education to lead language-focused instruction for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning, documenting progress, collaborating with families and educational teams, and ensuring alignment with NYS standards and IEP goals. Strong English communication skills are required; AVT/AVEd certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certified educator in Deaf/HH Education per NYS requirements.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills required.
• Experience with listening and spoken language approaches for deaf and hard-of-hearing children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute lessons based on each child’s IEP goals and developmental needs.
• Maintain documentation for attendance, parental communication, IEP observance, health and safety.
• Supervise children throughout the day and support teacher assistants.
• Record, transcribe and analyze language samples to monitor progress.
• Facilitate language development activities aligned with NYS standards.
• Promote listening and spoken language in classroom settings and sessions.
• Ensure carryover of activities between classroom and individual speech-language sessions.
• Engage children individually and in small groups to build auditory and spoken language skills.
• Create a welcoming environment for parents and caregivers.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Language development

Education

NYS Deaf/HH Education Certification/Master’s degree

NYS related area certification (Early Childhood Education, TSSLD, ECSE)

Job description

Description

Clarke provides children who are deaf or hard of hearing with the listening, learning and spoken language skills they need to succeed.

CLASSROOM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning, preparing and executing lessons based on child’s needs, IEP goals, CASLLS, ELCC, curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices etc.
• Maintaining all required documentation for attendance, parental communication, IEP observance, health and safety, etc.
• Supervising children throughout the day
• Supervise recording, transcribing and analyzing language samples
• Facilitate children’s interaction with a curriculum that reflects the basic principles of child development
• Maximize opportunities for listening and spoken language development in the classroom
• Facilitate children’s communication in the classroom and ensure carryover of activities between the classroom and individual speech-language sessions
• Engage individual and small groups of children, in activities which contribute to the development of auditory and spoken language skills
• Provide a comfortable and supportive environment that welcomes parents and caregivers into the school community
• Direct/supervise teacher assistant
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the director to support the functioning of the school

MEETINGS AND PLANNING:

• Participate in meetings with educational team to discuss children’s progress
• Participate in staff meetings, weekly
• Participate in parent meetings as needed
• Participate in CASSLS conferences
• Participate in parent workshops or Clarke community events

WRITTEN PLANS AND REPORTS:

• Create written plans that are designed to meet the needs of the children in the class and that reflect NYS Learning Standards and IEP goals
• Communicate with parents through various modes such as communication notebooks and school blog
• Prepare progress reports and IEP proposals
• Daily assessment of progress
• Promote Clarke’s Mission and Goals

Requirements

• NYS certification in Deaf/HH Education/Master’s degree
• NYS certification in a related area- Early Childhood Education, TSSLD, Early Childhood Special Education, etc. preferred
• Experience and commitment to the listening and spoken language approach to education of deaf and hard of hearing children required
• LSL Cert AVT or AVEd certification or willingness to pursue
• Excellent written /spoken English communication

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination: Clarke Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Clarke Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Human Resource Officer, Director, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SC, 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060, telephone number 413-582-1155, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Clarke Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Clarke Schools may be referred to Andrea Harkins or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone number 800-421-3481.