Teacher of the Deaf

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD):

The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The Indiana School for the Deaf is accredited by AdvancED Indiana and the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). It provides services to approximately 342 students enrolled on campus. About 60% of the students live on campus during the academic year. ISD offers a full range of social activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations.  

Role Overview:

The Teacher of the Deaf is a full-time position with all classes being on site at the school. You will teach residential and non-residential students with hearing impairments in both Indiana Core Curriculum and ISD Expanded Core Curriculum. You may teach at the preschool, elementary, or secondary level. Subject-area expertise will be arranged with the supervisor and based on training and experience. 

This role requires:

• The ability to communicate clearly in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
• An Indiana Teacher's License OR the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Salary:

The School for the Blind and Visually impaired uses a qualification matrix to determine salary. Salary ranges from $50,414 for newly degreed candidates to $90,582 for highly experienced teachers. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Provide instruction that addresses each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and State standards. 
• Prepare lesson plans that meet the standards for ISD and the state of Indiana. 
• Supervise students to ensure health, safety, and welfare. 
• Utilize a variety of special instructional equipment. 
• Assess and document student progress and report progress to parents via IEP updates. 
• Counsel students on academic, personal, and/or behavioral problems. 
• Administer reading and achievement tests to pupils. 
• Confer with parents and members of staff on student’s behavior and/or personal problems. 
• Organize social activities and field trips on occasion.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education, Special Education, or other subject with a teaching endorsement. 
• Valid teaching license or emergency license through the State of Indiana. 

Additional qualifications:

• Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the techniques used in area of specialization. 
• Specialized knowledge of modern teaching practices and principles utilized in educating deaf students. 
• Specialized knowledge of equipment that may be utilized as teaching aids. 
• Basic knowledge of audiology, oral rehabilitation, and speech pathology. 
• Working knowledge of school administrative guidelines and policies. 
• Ability to evaluate the performance, skills, and progress of a student. 
• Ability to include expressive and receptive skills in manual communication.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on us.fitly.work .