Teacher - Deaf Education (NMHS)

Teacher Compensation Plan
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Principal/Executive Director - Special Education
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program for deaf and hard of hearing students in a way that includes the best use of research findings, time, space, available technology, financial and community resources, so that student achievement will be maximized.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with appropriate state certification in area of deaf and hard of hearing.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Demonstrate a cognitive understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical skills in deaf education.
• Possess excellent communication skills including sign language.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the impact of deafness on language and communication.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Exhibit excellent public relation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitations skills.
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational and consensus building skills.
• Understand the value of planning and demonstrate ability to develop and implement short and long range instructional plans based upon effective instructional strategies, knowledge of the impact of deafness, student needs and performances, the global society, the community, the curriculum, and the student’s Individual Education Plan.
• Understand the various learning styles and show competence in developing and delivering instruction appropriate to students’ developmental needs.
• Understanding cultural diversity through providing instruction appropriate to diverse cultures and populations, learning styles, and background experiences.
• Understand how to develop a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, resources, and techniques for problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Possess knowledge base for critiquing, constructing, and utilizing multiple forms of appropriate assessment techniques in order to monitor progress, modify and adapt instruction, and set goals.
• Exhibit effective communication skills and techniques, including verbal, nonverbal, media and sign language communication that are sensitive to student differences and needs.
• Possess basic understanding of the impact of technology as it relates to deafness.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the MISD.

EXPERIENCE:

• None
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established state curriculum goals.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Conduct necessary assessment to determine instructional goals and objectives for individual hearing impaired students, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Develop and update the Individual Education Plan for students.
• Attend Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings for students with hearing impairments.
• Confer with audiologist and other specialists.
• Work in collaboration with the regular classroom teacher(s) who may be involved with these students in formulating teaching strategies, planning appropriate lessons, and evaluating student progress.
• Install, maintain, and give instruction for specialized equipment to students/staff.
• Develop a student behavior plan that is consistent with established administrative policies.
• Maintain accurate pupil accounting records in compliance with the district and state requirements, including TEA annual registration.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Make a provision for being available to students on a daily basis, as well as parents by appointment.
• Reveal confidential information concerning students only when disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers, and complete written evaluations as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that fulfills district requirements and personal expectations as a professional.
• Take an active part in the district-approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
• Attend campus and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff.
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Student Orientations, Open House, programs, and activities) agreed upon by the building principal and the faculty.
• Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpreter/instructional aides, student teachers, student groups, volunteers, etc, as assigned by the administration.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Communicating well, making multiple decisions regarding students educational, physical, and emotional well being, and maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Determining appropriate annual goals for the development of the student’s Individual Education Plan.
• Performing medical and personal hygiene procedures consistently.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Standing, walking, verbalizing and signing for long periods of time.
• Lifting or moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.