Teacher of the Deaf – Secondary Language Arts (IA) – Iowa School for the Deaf
Teacher of the Deaf – Secondary Language arts OR Secondary Reading OR English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher.
This would require an Iowa teaching license with one of the following combinations of endorsements:
• 120 English Language Arts 5-12; prefer 1201 English Language Arts – All OR
• 176 K-12 Reading Specialist OR
• 149 5-12 Reading OR
• 104 K-12 English as a Second Language
The individual hired would also need to be willing to add the Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement. Additional endorsements are beneficial.
See the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner’s webpage: www.state.ia.us/boee/ for information on Iowa licensing and endorsement requirements.
Primary Function:
• Assumes responsibility for providing a quality educational program.
• Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities and evaluation.
• Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
• Maintains discipline within the classroom.
• Facilitates implementation of the School’s Communication Policy.
Qualifications: To be considered, an applicant must possess or have the ability to obtain an Iowa Teacher’s Certificate, which includes the endorsement(s) noted above AND being willing to get an endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Additional endorsements are beneficial.
Experience working with the Deaf and experience working with youth are strongly preferred.
Applicants must possess the ability to reach the level of sign language proficiency designated for the position within the time frame established by the School’s Sign Language Policy.
The Iowa School for the Deaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. A Board of Regents, State of Iowa School.