Teacher of the Deaf

Job Description

Job 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, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/our-history-leading-deaf-excellence.

For our Mission, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

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.

Job 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