Teacher of the Deaf (Qualifies for $1500 Recruiting Incentive)

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiting incentive

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf in Columbus, OH. The role requires an Ohio teaching certificate in deaf education and a strong ASL skill set to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff.

This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with interpreters and general education educators to implement IEPs and ensure compliant, high-quality education. Starting immediately, the teacher will work under the Director of Student Services and

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate/License in the education of the deaf/hard of hearing.
• Advanced level of American Sign Language (ASL) required.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff using ASL preferred.
• Written English required.
• Electronic Communication Systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational program for students as defined by the IEP.
• Work with general education teachers, interpreters, and other providers to modify curriculum as needed.
• Use assessment and progress monitoring to inform instruction and measure student progress.
• Communicate with parents and staff about students' educational, social, behavioral, and adaptive needs.
• Maintain and regular checks of hearing devices and uphold acceptable use policy.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment and supervise students.
• Seek professional growth opportunities to advance knowledge and skills.
• Comply with Governing Board policy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Communication skills

Written English

Electronic communication

Education

Teaching certificate in deaf education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Teacher of the Deaf (Qualifies for $1500 Recruiting Incentive)

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) - Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate/License in the education of the deaf/hard of hearing.
• Must demonstrate an advanced level of American Sign Language (ASL).
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members by using American Sign Language (preferred).
• Written English.
• Electronic Communication Systems.
• Note: This assignment may require a valid driver’s license and access/availability of reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisites and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center’s insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Student Services and Coordinator of Special Education.

Job Objectives: Plans, implements, and evaluates student learning experiences for students who are deaf/hard of hearing. Coordinates and assigns educational interpreters. Encourages parental involvement. Complies with state and Federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• “The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance or intended to be all-inclusive.”
• Provide an educational program for students as defined by the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Work cooperatively with general education classroom teachers, interpreters, and other service providers, assisting with research-based interventions and modifying the curriculum as necessary.
• Utilize appropriate assessment, data collection, and progress monitoring methods to assess academic and social performance and to inform instruction and progress.
• Communicate regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, behavioral, personal, and adaptive needs of students.
• Incorporate instructional, assistive, augmentative, and other types of technology, perform regular checks of hearing aids and other equipment, and uphold the acceptable use policy.
• Use effective classroom management strategies to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment, and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of students.
• Seek professional growth and learning opportunities to advance knowledge and skills.
• Comply with Governing Board policy.
• Use effective classroom management to maintain a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional responsibilities (e.g., comply with Governing Board Policy/Administrative Guidelines, district, state, and Federal regulations, maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality, promote a favorable image of the Agency, etc.).
• Comply with Federal and state laws, model policies and procedures, rules, and regulations for the education of students with disabilities. Ensure paperwork is accurate, all timelines and deadlines are met (annual reviews, progress reports, etc.), maintains confidentiality, strictly adheres to HIPAA and FERPA, respects personal privacy, and maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
• Adapt to unique circumstances and factors such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, transporting students using Agency vans, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Performance Evaluations: Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.

Conduct: Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms of Employment

• Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• The employees are responsible for maintaining proper certification/licensure and initiating the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license before the present certificate/license expires.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Job ID 23062 - Teacher of the Deaf

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kayla Montanaro, Talent Acquisition Specialist
• 2080 Citygate Dr
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Job Details

Job ID: 5727131

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Categories:

• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Hard of Hearing