Teacher, Deaf Hard of Hearing
REPORTS TO: Director of Low Incidence
DEPARTMENT: Deaf Hard of Hearing (Low Incidence)
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Special School District (SSD) teacher of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, you provide individualized instruction and support tailored to the diverse learning abilities of your students, ensuring they reach their full potential. Your expertise in the language and communication needs of our students, your proficiency in sign language, your collaborative approach to differentiated instruction, and your unwavering commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning environment will contribute to the success of every student under your guidance.
A DHI certification is required for this position.
SSD teachers work closely with professionals across various disciplines. Together, you will craft comprehensive and effective learning plans, providing the necessary scaffolding for each student to excel. This collaborative effort involves continuous assessment and monitoring of progress, with the flexibility to adapt and modify plans as needed. The collective dedication of SSD staff extends beyond academics and includes the provision of patience, empathy, and advocacy to every student.
SSD provides teachers with generous salaries and benefits packages that acknowledge their expertise and educational attainment.
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meets and instructs assigned learners (caseload, class, peers, in-service, children, pupils, students) in the locations and at the times designated.
- Creates an environment that is appropriate to the maturity of the student and conducive to learning.
- Establishes and communicates to the student clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
- Clarify lesson planning and other written evidence of program preparation.
- Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of behavior.
- Administers, interprets, and records standardized tests.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques which are compatible with the physical space and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Implements SSD and Partner District’s education philosophy by selection of instructional goals standards and objectives.
- Strives to improve and maintain professional competence.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees if required.
- Schedules classes to meet students’ specific instructional needs.
- Evaluates and orders materials necessary for instruction, and trains assistants and aides in their use.
- Evaluates the progress of each child enrolled in special and/or general ed by conducting observations, data analysis and/or review written reports from the educational team.
- May assist assigned students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc.
- May assist with lunch, snack, clean up, wash up, and toilet routines.
- Utilizes learning aids, including multi-media and technology resources.
- Participates on the diagnostic team and attends eligibility conferences.
- Implements research based intervention programs.
- Lead and attend IEP plan.
- Bench marking partner district assessments
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, specialization in deaf hard of hearing
preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Missouri teaching certificate in Deaf Hard of Hearing required
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary
- $47,750 to $79,217/year based on experience and education
Calendar
- 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location
Benefits
- Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
- Staff Health Clinics
- Paid holidays
- 13 PTO days per year
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
