Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Job Description

I. Job Summary
Educates, teaches, facilitates, evaluates and plans lessons for the students of Metro Deaf School as defined by the Metro Deaf School District Policy Manual and the Minnesota Department of Education rules and regulations.
II. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Selects appropriate educational activities for the students assigned to him/her which will meet the predetermined learner outcomes of the curriculum and the graduation standards of Minnesota.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of and application of bilingual education and methodology as it relates to the education of Deaf students.
3. Modifies and adapts materials to meet the individual needs of each learner within the classroom.
4. Demonstrates fluency in ASL and written English, with an understanding of the purpose of/ development of and application of L1(ASL).
5. Is knowledgeable of content area assigned to teach.
6. Develops weekly lesson plans to ensure the lesson sequence is aligned with the established curriculum, standards and outcomes.
7. Responsible for keeping an up-to-date running record on students’ progress/performance in required format (record book or electronic reporting).
8. Attends and participates in staff meetings, Professional Learning Community (PLC) and team meetings for staff development, committees and curriculum projects.
9. Coordinates curriculum and teaching procedures with other staff members in department, team or grade level.
10. Communicates clearly and effectively student progress and curriculum concerns to parents on a regular basis, reporting each trimester through progress reports, IEP reviews and report cards.
11. Attends and participates in regularly scheduled activities outside of school hours as directed by school administration.
12. Supervises students during the school day according to established building supervision schedule as well as indirect supervision at all times during school activities.
13. Works with support staff, parents, lead staff and administrators in dealing with student concerns in and outside of his/her classroom.
14. Responsible for and complies with Minnesota Due Process requirements for his/her assigned caseload.
15. Supervises and plans for educational assistants and or 1:1 aides as assigned within his/her classroom.
16. Maintains current licensure in deaf and hard of hearing education in the state of Minnesota.
17. Develops and maintains adequate knowledge of the subject(s) taught or support services rendered, and demonstrates an understanding of how the subject(s) or support services fit into the overall district philosophy, objectives and curriculum.
18. Pursues professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills and continually identifies professional needs and develops strategies to meet these needs.
19. Participates in parent/teacher conferences. Interprets student strengths, weaknesses and/or problems that the student may be experiencing in the classroom.
20. Establishes and maintains student control/discipline in the classroom, on school premises, and/or in school activities by communicating expectations for appropriate behavior. Provides structure and consistency and encourages student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect in a manner consistent with Metro Deaf School student policies and procedures and legal requirements
21. Normal requirements of the position will include parent conferences and participating in administrative, department, curriculum or team meetings and activities. An important function of a teacher is to work with students on an individual basis and to accomplish this a longer teacher’s day or week may be necessary. The Employee’s normal duties shall also include a reasonable share of extracurricular, co-curricular and supervisory activities as determined by the Employer. Normal duties for a Special Education Teacher include meeting specified timelines within the Due Process system. Completing paperwork, attending meetings with parents and others and knowing how to access/apply State and Federal rules.
22. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Executive Director.
III. Job Outcome
● Maintains a positive attitude and style in dealing with others in a manner that contributes to the overall public relations of Metro Deaf School.
● Maintains a positive and professional educational environment at all times.
● Educates students to reach their full potential academically, emotionally, physically and socially.
● Provides a safe and effective learning environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Deaf Education; ability to obtain a Minnesota Teaching License required
Native-user or fluency in American Sign Language required
Knowledge of Bilingual Education
Competency with instructional strategies
Demonstrates a strong background or specific training in the field of Literacy and Language Arts
Must be able to work with staff and students of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Ability to work collaboratively
Knowledge of IEPs and assessments
Knowledge of various learning styles and strategies for diverse learners

Institution Description

Metro Deaf School is a public charter school serving Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing children Birth to 21 years old. Metro Deaf School promotes academic excellence and social wellbeing for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing students using an ASL/English bilingual approach. The primary purpose is to empower our students to develop the skills and knowledge to succeed as global citizens.

Application Instructions/Comments

Please find the application on the website and send it to Tracy Bell, via email, fax or mail.