CLASSROOM TEACHER FOR THE DEAF - St. Joseph School for the Deaf : Job Details

POSITION: Classroom Teacher of the Deaf Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• 10-month position Schedule - Follow Professional Calendar
• 182 days

Plus 2 parent/caregiver meetings (evenings) CLASS RATIO 6:1:1 or 6:1:2PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Teach Upper or Lower School Department subjects according to NYS Regulations (Parts 100 and 200) and SED Common Core Standards. Follow regulations with necessary adaptations for individual IEP goals.TEACHING AND LEARNING

Develop unit and lesson plans in curriculum areas according to NYS requirements with consideration

for needs and abilities of diverse student learners

Follow daily schedules, submit monthly unit plans, maintain a daily lesson plan book

Leave emergency lessons and materials available at all times for substitute, if needed

Implement educational approaches with approval of Supervisor and within the framework

of school initiatives

Prepare for special programs, shows and events as needed

Attend all meetings related to the position (departments, school, team, parent-student, consultants, etc.)

1.6 Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each studentCOMMUNICATION:

Use appropriate language and communication methodology required for each student

and in accordance with school philosophy and student needs

Keep all class and personal hearing aids functioning at maximum level

Report needed repairs promptlyREPORTS AND RECORDKEEPING

Prepare IEP's. Review and update as required

Prepare suitable educational reports for New York State Education Department, clinics and other

related agencies as requested3.2 Maintain inventory of student abilities and needs through ongoing evaluations, formal and informal assessments. Update student records

Study student performance and utilize each student's learning style to maximize learning potential

Collect and analyze student work samples regularly to determine teaching and learning needs

3.5 Preserve samples of student's work

Prepare and update confidential Educational Folder for each student

Prepare report cards

MANAGEMENT:

Manage student behavior using current best practices (Seek guidance/assistance for more complex

behavior management support)

Share duties and special supervision according to schedules and department needs

4.2 Support all facets of student developmentRELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in conferences with supervisor according to schedule or as necessary

Participate in conferences as student's or parent's need indicates

Participate in multi-disciplinary staff conferences

Participate in staff meetings as scheduled

Work cooperatively with Related Service providers all staff, consultants, etc.

Supervise and plan with teacher assistant, mentee and/or student teachers as necessary

Prepare evaluations of teacher assistants annually

Use available school resources for continuing professional development

Provide recommendations for improvement of school programs and general functions to your

Supervisor if indicatedPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

NYS Certification in Special Education.

NYS Certification in Education of the Deaf

Preschool or Early Childhood Education (preferred)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BEYOND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION:

Willingness to participate in in-service programs offered by school and to engage in course work recommended by administration as indication of continuing professional growth

Ability to work with atypical learners

Ability to utilize multi-disciplinary recommendations, in overall programming and/or specific

interventions

Possess preventative behavior management skills that are positive and child-centered

Ability to work as a team with other staff in the classroom setting

Ability to work collaboratively with school staff across grades, disciplines and responsibilities

Adherence to SJSD Personnel Policies and School Procedure and Student Policy Manual

BENEFITS:

• Health, accident, disability, retirement, annuity and dental plans available
• Personal leave for illness/death/special needs as indicated in personnel policies
• Multi-disciplinary staff available for consultation
• Opportunity to participate in professional courses and conventions, conferences or other

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:Department Supervisor, Executive DirectorApplication process: Interested persons are to fax a letter of application, resume and copies of certifications to the Personnel Office at 718-###-#### or by email: [email protected]