Job Title: Deaf Education Teacher
Reports to: Principal, Deaf Ed. Coordinator
Dept.: School Special Education
Assigned Campus: [Insert Campus Name]
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade: 187 Days Date Revised: 11/12/18
Primary Purpose: Provide deaf education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability and communication levels. Work in self-contained team, inclusion departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited university
Certification: Valid Texas teaching certificate with required deaf education endorsements for assignments
Special Knowledge: Skills: Ability to communicate in sign language specific to the system chosen by the ARD committee Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal ARD Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Experience: At least one year of student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned. • Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required. • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist deaf education students in regular classes with assignments. • Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis. • Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities. • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP. • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned. • Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, sign language interpreters, and volunteers. • Use technology in the teaching and learning process.
Student Growth and Development
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing. • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. • Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal. • Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. • Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP. • Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP. • Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. • Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Other
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. • Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for deaf education teachers. • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Regular Attendance
Supervisory Responsibilities
Working Conditions
Mental Demands Physical Demands Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to control behavior through physical restraint. Exposure to biological hazard.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, including pregnancy, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran, or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator is: Denise Williams Director of Human Resources 1104 Broad St. Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-235-1012
Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources at 940-235-1012.