The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is seeking a visionary and dynamic individual to join USDB as the Assistant Director of the Preschool and Elementary departments at our Jean Massieu School of the Deaf campus. This critical and intensive full-time position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Educational Director Responsibilities:
Provide professional support to the Director of JMS by attending IEP meetings in an administrative capacity with full authority to provide approval and commit USDB resources to the IEP.
Represent the school in dealing with students, parents, and teachers of preschool and elementary students who are demonstrating behavioral problems at school.
Maintain the integrity of curricula that meet the needs and interests of the students in preschool/elementary grade levels within the division.
Assist teachers and students to seamlessly integrate technology and other personalized learning strategies into their daily teaching and learning practices.
Deliver professional development to staff in a differentiated manner in an effort to foster self-reliance in developing the skills and resources for positive student outcomes.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and adapt curriculum materials to meet the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students in preschool/elementary grade levels and ensure that the curriculum is inclusive, accessible, and aligned with educational standards and IEP goals.
Provide support to teachers by implementing effective instructional strategies for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in preschool and elementary grade levels. This may involve providing resources, conducting professional development workshops, and modeling best practices.
Coordinate with relevant professionals to ensure that students receive the necessary support to succeed academically and socially.
Collaborate with families and staff to foster a supportive and inclusive school environment. Organize workshops, meetings, and events to facilitate communication and collaboration between school staff and families.
Oversee the administration of assessments and the collection of data to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions. Analyze data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in student achievement.
Other duties as assigned.