Deaf Education Teacher
Aldine ISD is looking for highly qualified deaf education teachers that are dedicated to student success. As of July 1st, we will be joining the Region 4 Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, including 7 member local education agencies, with 145 staff members supporting 536 students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind. The program continues to strive to provide individualized programming uniquely tailored for each student’s mode of communication.
We offer competitive pay, a critical needs stipend, benefits, and ample opportunities for free professional development.
Primary Purpose
DHH teachers provide students who are deaf and hard of hearing with appropriate learning experiences designed for them to fulfill their communication, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth potential. Develop and/or modifiy curriculum, prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to the students’ individual needs. DHH teachers work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas Teaching Certification with required deaf education endorsements for assignments or out-of-state equivalent certification and the ability to obtain Texas Certification required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of deafness and how it impacts literacy and education
Ability to use sign language, knowledge of deaf culture and proficiency in total communication
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee/IEP meeting process and Individual Education Program (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with special needs
Knowledge of Hearing Assistive Technology
Ability to read and interpret testing results
Ability to administer communication assessments
Knowledge of sign systems such as ASL and SEE
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