What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of the Deaf - Elementary #30745 position at Christina School District?
Position Type
Specialized Schools /Programs/Teacher/Specialist
Date Posted
3/26/2025
Location:
Delaware School for the Deaf School (DSD)
Closing Date
04/06/2025
District
Christina School DistrictPosition: Teacher of the Deaf - Elementary
Location: Delaware School for the Deaf
Qualifications
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Internal - Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach license/certification. External - Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach a letter of interest, resume, recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations, transcripts, license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary support and resource for the inclusion of students with multiple disabilities, including collaborative planning and implementation of individualized education programs. Additional teacher responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302/552-2600 - FX: 302/295-8922
www.christinak12.org
Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
Specialized Schools /Programs/Teacher/Specialist
Date Posted
3/26/2025
Location:
Delaware School for the Deaf School (DSD)
Closing Date
04/06/2025
District
Christina School DistrictPosition: Teacher of the Deaf - Elementary
Location: Delaware School for the Deaf
Qualifications
- Fluency in American Sign Language
- Degree in Deaf Education Required (Master's Degree preferred)
- Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification in Elementary Education
- Experience with best practices with instruction of deaf/hard of hearing children, placed in the general education setting, who also have autism spectrum disorders, deaf-blindness, and/or cognitive delay
- Experience utilizing a variety of communication approaches, including auditory verbal therapy, troubleshooting hearing assistive technology, and interpreting audio logical information
- Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday.
- Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).
- Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Internal - Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach license/certification. External - Qualified applicants must complete an online teaching application and attach a letter of interest, resume, recent evaluations and/or student teaching evaluations, transcripts, license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary support and resource for the inclusion of students with multiple disabilities, including collaborative planning and implementation of individualized education programs. Additional teacher responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
- Supporting professional development and providing instructional staff and families as needed, regarding the compound impact of hearing loss and additional conditions/disabilities on students' learning
- Directing, monitoring and reporting student progress in attaining IEP goals in conjunction with classroom staff
- Communicating with parents concerning their child's progress
- Preparation of lesson plans and appropriate instructional materials
- Collaborating in interdisciplinary teams
- Planning of community-based and transition-focused activities
- Regularly assessing student learning using standardized and teacher made assessments, work samples, portfolios
- Supervising and assuring student safety
- Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior and attitude needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom and vocational environment
- Attendance at team and instructional meetings as required
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302/552-2600 - FX: 302/295-8922
www.christinak12.org
Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
