State Of Virginia Staunton , VA 24402
Posted 1 week ago
Title: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Elementary)
State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II
Hiring Range: $51,538 - $80,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind
Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind
Agency Website: Http://www.vsdb.k12.va.us
Recruitment Type: General Public
About Us
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.
VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.
VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!
VSDB prepares students for life!
About this Position
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing to provide classroom instruction for elementary students with deafness and other disabilities.
This is a 10-month, faculty position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage.
The beginning date for this position is as soon as possible.
The VSDB offers:
$3,500 Sign-on Bonus available!
Great comprehensive benefit package with sign-on bonus
Supportive and positive team setting
Small caseloads and ample resources
Small student-teacher ratio
School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment
Job Duties
Responsibilities include:
Curriculum/ Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) management and planning
Differentiated Instruction implementation
Classroom organization and management
Evaluation, reporting and recordkeeping
Communication and professional/community relations
Participation in staff development
Development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
Develop and implement lesson plans according to grade level Standards of Learning with appropriate accommodations
Monitor Student Progress through data collection
Modify instruction based on analysis of student data and performance
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A Master's Degree is preferred.
Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education. Endorsement in Special Education
Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained per school policies.
Valid Virginia driver's license or ability to obtain following DMV guidelines
Proficiency level of "Intermediate" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview and agreement to acquire an "Advanced" level within three years of employment
Ability to plan and organize work
Ability to assess and document student progress according to best practices, including but not limited to pre-test and post-test assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction
Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a collaborative team approach
Knowledge of assistive technology to enhance communication and learning for students with hearing loss
Physical Requirements:
Additional Considerations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairments is preferred
Ability to act as an IEP case manager and to monitor the plan, and to ensure program compliance; that required timelines are being observed; that direct services, accommodations, modifications and other services indicated on the plan are being implemented in all school settings; and that the student is benefitting from the services provided in cooperation with the IEP team is preferred
Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss including deafness and other disabilities is preferred
Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities is preferred
Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs is preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
For full consideration, please submit college transcripts with application materials.
Note: A criminal history and driving record check will be required for final candidates.
Applications must be completed online at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. VSDB is a tobacco free facility. For more information call (540) 332-9069 or visit our website at www.vsdb.k12.va.us.
EEO/AA
Contact Information
Name: Jody Beelendorf
Phone: 540-332-9065
Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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