TEACHER OF THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING (Probationary)

Exceptional Student Services

This position will remain posted until filled.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20.90% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, amongst others. For Full Time Employees

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $43,110- $60,512

POSITION SALARY RANGE: $43,110 - $102,238

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:  Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is responsible for providing standards-based instruction and direct services to students age 3-21 who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.  Provides consultation services to classroom teachers, special education teachers, and special education service providers.  Provides support to students’ parents.  Ensures appropriate access to all components of the education program for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

SUPERVISED BY:  Coordinator of Special Education, Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

Major areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

• Collaborate and work with education team in assessing deaf/hard of hearing students and in incorporating the results into the IEP.
• Ensure the inclusion of deaf/hard of hearing students in the IEP program placement, and adapt, implement, monitor, and provide feedback about educational programs.
• Maintain records and coordinate required services for deaf/hard of hearing students
• Support Educational Interpreters.
• Utilize technology to model, teach, and assist students.

Professionalism

• Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environment expectations)
• Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (CDE, schools, districts)
• Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, schools, districts)
• Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals.
• Responds to districts
• Is respectful and collaborative
• Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time.
• Enhances the image of public education
• Displays a willingness to learn new information
• Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality
• Follows organizational and district policies

Communication

• Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)
• Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills
• Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics
• Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations
• Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations
• Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

Relationships

• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
• Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making
• When appropriate, seeks first to understand
• Is able to effectively give and receive constructive feedback
• Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting
• Serves as a liaison between District and Human Service Agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained.

Job Competency

• Meets all licensing requirements for the position
• Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description
• Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time

Personal Growth Progress

• Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations
• Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities
• Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals
• Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved

CONTACTS:
Students, parents, support staff, administrative staff, and community members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Deaf Education
• Colorado Department of Education licensure for Special Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Proficient in ASL

SPECIFIC SKILLS RECOMMENDED:

• Ability to communicate effectively with students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive technology used with students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Understand the IEP process
• Knowledge of RtI Process
• Knowledge of progress monitoring tools and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to provide evaluation results clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing 
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral