Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Elementary)

Title: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Elementary)

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $51,538 - $80,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location:VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website:Http://www.vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About Us

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.
VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.
VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!
VSDB prepares students for life!

About this Position

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing to provide classroom instruction for elementary students with deafness and other disabilities.
This is a 10-month, faculty position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage.

The beginning date for this position is as soon as possible.

The VSDB offers:
• $3,500 Sign-on Bonus available!
• Great comprehensive benefit package with sign-on bonus
• Supportive and positive team setting
• Small caseloads and ample resources
• Small student-teacher ratio
• School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment

Job Duties

Responsibilities include:
• Curriculum/ Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) management and planning
• Differentiated Instruction implementation
• Classroom organization and management
• Evaluation, reporting and recordkeeping
• Communication and professional/community relations
• Participation in staff development
• Development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
• Develop and implement lesson plans according to grade level Standards of Learning with appropriate accommodations
• Monitor Student Progress through data collection
• Modify instruction based on analysis of student data and performance

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A Master's Degree is preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education. Endorsement in Special Education - Hearing Impairments preK-12 is preferred or selected candidate must obtain this endorsement within three years of hire. The selected candidate will also be required to obtain an additional endorsement in the applicable content area if selected for a content area teaching position.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained per school policies.
• Valid Virginia driver's license or ability to obtain following DMV guidelines
• Proficiency level of "Intermediate" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview and agreement to acquire an "Advanced" level within three years of employment
• Ability to plan and organize work
• Ability to assess and document student progress according to best practices, including but not limited to pre-test and post-test assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a collaborative team approach
• Knowledge of assistive technology to enhance communication and learning for students with hearing loss
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to interact on a physical level with children and to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending and climbing

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairments is preferred
• Ability to act as an IEP case manager and to monitor the plan, and to ensure program compliance; that required timelines are being observed; that direct services, accommodations, modifications and other services indicated on the plan are being implemented in all school settings; and that the student is benefitting from the services provided in cooperation with the IEP team is preferred
• Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss including deafness and other disabilities is preferred
• Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities is preferred
• Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs is preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

For full consideration, please submit college transcripts with application materials.

Note: A criminal history and driving record check will be required for final candidates.

Applications must be completed online at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. VSDB is a tobacco free facility. For more information call (540) 332-9069 or visit our website at www.vsdb.k12.va.us.

EEO/AA

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: 540-332-9065

Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.