What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of the Deaf 12112024 position at The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing...?
POSITION OPENING
12/11/2024
POSITION TITLE: Teacher of the Deaf
LOCATION: Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
537 Venard Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is considered to be a full-time, exempt, 187-day position. Responsibilities include
plan, prepare and present lessons of appropriate academic work to their students, use
appropriate communication techniques to assure clarity and accuracy of conveyed information,
work with the Principal in guiding parents toward identifying their child’s strengths and
weaknesses and in programming for them accordingly through the IEP process, attend in-service
and departmental meetings to participate in decision-making, to maintain current knowledge in
the field and to gain understanding of new techniques and methodologies in education.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: PA Instructional I or II certification. Teachers of the Deaf are preferred to enter a Master’s level
with some experience. The minimum requirement for this position is a Bachelor’s degree with
certification in Hearing Impaired. A certification in Special Education is also preferred. The Sign
Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for this position is “Advanced.” The minimum level
accepted at hire is “Intermediate.” PA Criminal History, FBI, PA Child Abuse clearances required.
Mandated Reporter Training Certification also required.
PAY/BENEFITS: The compensation for this position is competitive and based on experience. The Programs of
WPSD offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position. The benefits consist of, but not
limited to: medical, dental and vision insurance available for employee and family, FSA, PSERS
Retirement, 403(b) optional, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Tuition
Reimbursement after 1 year of employment.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE: Send letter of application and resume to:
Lauren Hayes, Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
lhayes@wpsd.org
It is the policy of the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children not to discriminate in its programs, education,
employment, and at all activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender
identification or sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of
Human Resources.