Teacher of the Deaf: ASL Teacher

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION:

This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards-based ASL instruction to K-12th grade learners who are Deaf/hard of hearing in conjunction with ASL standards and Colorado Academic Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that Monitor learners progress, in a safe and civil school environment.
 
 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive learning environment utilizing positive behavior support strategies, keeps learners on task and engaged.
• Supports ASL Specialist / Coach in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for identified learners in PreK-12th grade.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the development and use of accommodations for learners who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, and further, in the areas of: task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring,  behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
• Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
• Organizes the instructional environment for collaborative group work.
• Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to language and literacy development for each learner.
• Understands and supports learners’ social-emotional development.
• Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned learners.
• Collaborates effectively with other staff (especially ASL Specialist / Coach) in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
• Positively serves as a team member int eh School for the Deaf, and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
• Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
• Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.