Teacher of the Deaf

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Public School Partnerships

Non-Exempt/Hourly

10-Months

Full-Time

Salary Pay Range: $56,980.00 - $85,470.00

In-Person

Locations Vary Based on School District

American Sign Language Preferred

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more!

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults, and families. To learn more, -history-leading-deaf-excellence

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About Public Schools Partnerships:

TLC’s Public School Partnership Program provides support for deaf and hard of hearing students in mainstream public school settings to advance academic and developmental progress.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Public School Partnerships (PSP) Teachers of the Deaf (TOD) address specific needs of students with hearing loss and hearing technology in mainstream public school settings. PSP TODs provide support systems for monitoring academic and developmental progress in their mainstreamed placements.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PSP consultants travel to public schools in the state of Massachusetts to provide academic support for children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing Create appropriate academic recommendations based on classroom and student observations.

Present in-services to help school-based professionals understand the implication of hearing loss on accessing the curriculum.

Provide curriculum support and modification expertise through spoken English.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree, 6 or more years of experience in a deaf education setting and MA Teacher Certification in Deaf Education, Special Education or Teacher of Speech and Hearing Impaired
• Other Certifications may be considered, given the applicant’s background and experience
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language preferred, with native, or near-native ASL fluency desired
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency 
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Ability to keep company and client information confidential
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Teachers will adhere to the Code of Ethics as identified by the Council of Exceptional Children
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record when driving students or performing work-related duties