Job Title:                      Deaf Education Teacher

Reports to:                   Principal / Deaf Ed. Coordinator

Dept./School:               Special Education/Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:       Exempt

Pay Grade/Days:           Teacher Pay Scale/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/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required deaf education endorsements for assignments

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to communicate in sign language specific to system chosen by 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 student teaching or approved internship

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 

Instructional Strategies

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

 

1. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.

 

1. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

 

1. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist deaf education students in regular classes with assignments.

 

1. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

 

1. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.

 

1. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.

 

1. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.

 

1. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s), sign language interpreter(s) and volunteer(s).

 

1. Use technology in teaching/learning process.

 

Student Growth and Development

 

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

 

 

1. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.

 

1. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

 

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

 

1. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

 

1. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.

 

1. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

 

1. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

 

1. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

 

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

 

1. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

 

1. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

 

Other

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

 

1. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for deaf education teachers.

 

1. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

 

1. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

 

1. Regular Attendance

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and/or sign language interpreter(s).

 

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.

 

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

 

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 940-235-1012.