ELC & Elementary Teacher

Terms of Employment:

Length of position: 189 day contract per school year

Hours: FULL-TIME

SUMMARY

Provides classroom instruction to deaf students in Preschool through fifth grade.  Plans, develops, presents, modifies curricula. Prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials to student ability levels and in accordance with student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Evaluates and documents appropriate data to monitor student progress and serves as an advisor/advocate for students in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process. Works in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned
• Implements an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and shows written evidence of preparation as required
• Monitors and prepares written reports regarding students progress on the IEP
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Works cooperatively with instructional team to regularly modify curricula as needed to assist students in their classroom assignments
• Prepares and submits effective weekly lesson plans consistent with the established curriculum
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to plan for instructional activities
• Uses technology for teaching/learning process
• Manages student behavior in accordance with the code of conduct and individual behavior programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Instructional knowledge - knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom management
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Appropriate valid Texas teaching certificate. Certifications may include deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) or a special education certification and certification in the subject and level of assignment or the ability to obtain a valid Texas certification. 
• Sign Language- At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Signed Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level of ADVANCED.  When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Sign communication skill rating exceeds the required level.
• Master’s degree in special education, deafness, or in a related field
• Texas Deaf Education Certification 
• Prior work experience in special education, deafness or a related field.

SUPERVISOR

ELC/Elementary Principal

Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) code:

None equivalent

It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.