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Teacher of the Deaf (MA) Willie Ross School for the Deaf

Teacher of the Deaf (MA) Willie Ross School for the Deaf

by Erika Kaftan
Published: December 18, 2025 (18 hours ago)
Location
Longmeadow, MA
School Name
Willie Ross School for the Deaf
School Website URL
https://www.wrsdeaf.org/
Reports To
Education Director
Salary Range
44322 - 82352 annually
Position Start Date
ASAP
Benefits
life, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance. Our health insurance plan options include two traditional HMO plans as well as a high-deductible HMO plan. We pay 60% of the health insurance package while the employee pays 40%. We offer a Health Savings Account that is funded dollar for dollar by WRSD up to $750 (single) or $1,500 (family). We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan; we match contributions up to 2% after a year of being employed. We also offer 16 paid holidays to our staff.
Application Procedure
Email Erika Kaftan, Education Director, at [email protected] with a resume and contact information.

Teacher of the Deaf
We are seeking a qualified Teacher of the Deaf to provide a comprehensive educational program for students who are deaf and hard of hearing; to implement individual educational plans within the school’s curricular framework; and to subscribe to and support the school’s mission.

Primary Duties
Assess and evaluate the educational needs of each child and plan an appropriate educational program.
Instruct students in all academic areas as assigned.
Participate in the writing of each child’s educational plan and attend team reviews.
Supervise and evaluate instructional assistants.
Provide written quarterly progress reports and report cards as appropriate.
Participate in workshops and other in-service training sessions as scheduled during specified school hours.
Work effectively with the Speech-Language Pathologist, Educational Audiologist, and all related service providers.
Work with other teacher(s) or Instructional Assistant in a team situation.
Implement and use technology as appropriate to enhance curricula.
Maintain records and reports for each child.
Maintain regular parent communication.
Responsible for short and long-term planning of daily lessons and activities and for providing written plans and schedules for substitute teachers.

Requirements
Graduate degree (i.e. MA, MS, M.Ed).
MA licensure as a Teacher of the Deaf, Special Education Teacher, Early Childhood, or Mild/Moderate Disabilities—or the ability to obtain licensure.
Fluent sign language skills and comfortable utilizing a total communication approach.
Experience working with students age 3–22 using differentiated instruction and assessments.
Competency with required special education processes and documentations (IEPs, progress reports, etc.)
Experience working in a school setting.

Salary will be based on degree(s) and experience.

If interested, please send resume and contact information to:

Erika Kaftan
Education Director
32 Norway Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
[email protected]

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