RI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION
NON-CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:Teacher – Rhode Island School for the Deaf, Teacher of the Deaf Secondary Social Studies
General Duties: Teachers provide instruction to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and/or language delayed children. Teachers create, with the students, a community of learners where students feel respected and honored. Teachers set instructional objectives, design and prepare instruction, and plan and implement various supportive activities that meet age-appropriate emotional, physical and instructional needs of students. Teachers communicate learning goals, high standards, and expected outcomes to students. Teachers build positive relationships with parents and collaborate with colleagues, in order to enhance each student’s ability to learn most effectively.

Requirements:
•Highly qualified credentials, as established by RI Department of Educator Certification
•RI Certificate(Secondary Social Studies or ability to obtain this certification)
Certificate in Deaf Education and/or Special Education
Advanced ASL proficiency required
Written language cometency

• Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team
• Knowledge and respect for the cultural norms and language of the Deaf community

Supervision:Works under the general supervision of the Director

Functions and Responsibilities:

Establishes an organized physical space and a creative classroom environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.

Complies with school, state, and federal policies and procedures and supports the mission of the school at all times.

Communicates clearly with students in their identified language of instruction.

Maintains a current working knowledge of the Common Core Standards, the RI Standards, and state testing procedures.

Plans instruction effectively, creatively and engages learners. and uses appropriate instructional techniques for deaf and hard-of-hearing learners.

Monitors student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments, where appropriate.

Maintains appropriate classroom standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety.

Makes learning goals clear to the students and maintains high standards and expectations.

Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the students, the department, and the school.

Promotes confidence and perseverance in the students, while stimulating increased personal responsibility and independence for achieving individual goals.

Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individual students.

Engages and cooperates in a constructive relationship with parents and is receptive to their contributions.

Maintains professional boundaries and refrains from gossip. Maintains student and staff confidentiality

Works collaboratively with other school staff on planning and implementing interdisciplinary curriculum and works constructively to suggest improvements and possible approaches.

Uses available resources to analyze, expand, reflect upon, and refine professional knowledge and skills.

Develops and uses authentic assessment of student learning and uses assessment to drive classroom instruction (formative and summative assessments).

Participates in diagnostic and other planning meetings.

Plan and completes necessary testing or data collection, documentation, and interpretation of data.
nd other planning meetings.

Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with RISD’s handbook.

Contributes to self-growth and continuous improvement of the school through active participation in professional development acti
vities and meetings.

Complete case management responsibilities including scheduling meetings, scheduling and conducting evaluations, developing
IEP’s monitoring Medicaid related services, monitoring student progress, communication with outside support staff and student’s
LEA and maintaining complete and organized student records.

Integrates the implementation of behavior plans designed for individual students.

Prepares and submit lesson plans, maintains accurate records and submits required data/paperwork on time.

May occasionally participate in certain health care responsibilities assigned by the school nurse, if needed.

Performs other tasks, as directed by the Director or Assistant Principals.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for qualified individuals with a disability.

Provide ASL services (individual and small group pull-out/push-in ASL tutoring at both the elementary and secondary levels). Progress will be reviewed by the Bilingual Specialist weekly/quarterly for student progress on goals. Complete and turn in to Bilingual Specialist tutoring rubrics and data sheets at the time of student IEP meetings and each quarter for progress monitoring. Prepare tutoring lesson plans and tutoring materials. Provide ASL instruction as part of secondary ASL Immersion program. Reviewed by Bilingual Specialist daily/weekly for efficacy and adherence to the curriculum. Meet quarterly to update student progress and to determine when students will exit class. Provide ASL instruction as part of ASL and Deaf Studies program. Reviewed by Bilingual Specialist daily/weekly for efficacy and adherence to the curriculum. Assist with ASL/English Assessments for job candidates and Bilingual Assessments with students. Reviewed weekly by the Bilingual Specialist for effectiveness and accuracy in evaluative skills. Assist with curriculum, instruction, and assessment projects. Attend meetings which may include in-service training, staff development, committee, departmental, etc. as deemed necessary by administrator(s), in order to enhance language instruction and staff ASL classes to improve skills, and coordinate student ASL and Deaf Studies competitions. Provide push-in mini-lessons to content-area classes, or co-teach with content-area teachers as needed.

The Michigan School for the Deaf is a day and residential facility for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. This position functions as Speech Therapist for the school portion of the Michigan School for the Deaf. The employee performs a full range of professional speech consultant assignments in a full functioning capacity. Considerable independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments that have significant impact on services or programs. Guidelines may be available, but require adaption or interpretation to determine appropriate courses of action.

The Michigan School for the Deaf provides educational and residential programs and services for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This position interprets/transliterates classes at Genesee Area Skill Center. This position may also interpret between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Hearing persons, on and off the Michigan School for the Deaf campus, in situations including but not limited to business, financial, medical, legal, social, theatrical, and educational for staff and students.

This position functions as the manager of the residential programs on the Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) campus. The position is responsible for overseeing, creating and directing the programming and activities for students in the residential program. The position will also oversee and direct the coordination of training and services pertaining to the day-to-day activities of students residing at MSD. This position generates and carries out policy, oversees staff who provide direct care to the students, and serves on the staff team working to create a healthy environment to bring about positive changes in the behaviors, attitudes, and values of students in the residential program. This position works with MSD administration to obtain accreditation for Residential Facilities via Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools & Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) for the residential program. This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area supervising a Special Education Consultant P13 and a Departmental Analyst P11 as well as non-professional staff and contractor employees.

DePaul School for Hearing and Speech has an immediate opening for an Educational Audiologist. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive team environment teaching children who are deaf or hard of hearing to listen and speak. A minimum of 5-7 years experience with cochlear implants and pediatrics is required. Job responsibilities include:
• Administer age-appropriate audiological assessments for students, including comprehensive pediatric and educational audiological evaluations
• Conduct a full range of audiological habilitation services, including fitting of personal FM/DM systems, cochlear implant programming, troubleshooting, repair, and loan of all types of auditory equipment
• Progress monitoring of speech perception skills post-cochlear implantation
• Progress monitoring of the development of listening in noise skills
• Participate in our team approach by making audiology-related recommendations, attending student staffings and IEP’s, and providing educational/clinical planning with members of the clinical and educational teams
• Provide functional listening evaluations and recommendations for the successful transition of DePaul students to regular education

(Detailed position description upon request) Receives oral, written and signed instruction related to student education or supervision, or to other aspects of classroom organization or material preparation. Instructions are specific unless a degree of latitude by the teacher or head teacher. Facilitates communication between target student and his/her peers and staff. Facilitates highly academic information that is out of the target student’s language range. Provides language models and directs target student to imitate the vocabulary or phrases. Provides free and literal translations of any text in the school. Use language allocation (varying degrees of all modes of ASL and English) to support the student’s acquisition of ASL. Holds metalinguistic discussions of both ASL and English. Directs the target student’s attention to specific places in the room or toward the discussion.

This position assists in the direction of the Policy, Staff and Personnel Operations program of the school. The position provides support to customer focused programs by projecting workforce needs and ensuring adequate personnel management.
-Organize and facilitate on-going curriculum development and review of all content areas.
-Facilitate both state assessments and local norm reference testing.
-Organize and facilitate ongoing staff development, including identification of staff development priorities-by school wide and by department (elementary, secondary, student life).
-Provide support for the elementary and secondary departments related to the school improvement process.
-Monitor and facilitate the state accreditation process ensuring that all state requirements are met.

Primary Responsibilities

● Serving students in preschool or public school settings with goals for ASL development virtually and in person
● Providing individual Family or Parent Training as requested by IFSP or IEP team per referral.
● Providing Special Instruction, Specially Designed Instruction or Consultation as requested by IFSP, IEP team per referral
● Collecting and documenting data on IFSP and IEP goals
● Participating in the IFSP/IEP processes, preparing present levels of ASL performance and planning goals and objectives
● Providing American Sign Language classes for students and families in person and/or virtually
● Developing an ASL Curriculum for MECDHH
● Utilize video and online technology and platforms to create ASL materials for instruction and sharing
● Acting in the role of Deaf Mentor for the Regional Peer Support Programs and “Kids Like Me” programs for elementary students and for mid-high school students
● Providing itinerant specially designed instruction to deaf and hard of hearing students communicating in American Sign Language in mainstream settings
● Providing ongoing educational consultation and technical assistance to professionals working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing communicating via American Sign Language in public and private schools throughout designated areas in Maine
● Participating at IEP meetings and provides input into IEPs for students on the ASL Specialist’s caseload
● Providing observation and consultation at student’s mainstream school
● Conducting a summary meeting for staff and parents at the conclusion of the student’s observation
● Providing comprehensive and individualized written reports after on-site observations
● Providing in-service training to professionals related to American Sign Language and/or Deaf Culture
● Providing American Sign Language Evaluations for expressive and receptive ASL skills upon referral
● Writing in-depth and timely evaluation reports at the conclusion of ASL evaluation
● Assisting teachers and support staff in developing appropriate instructional environments to support students access to ASL
● Acting as a resource to instructional staff related to language use, variation, technical signs, communication strategies, etc.
● Participating in periodic programs sponsored family activities in the role of Deaf Mentor/ASL Specialist
● Communicating regularly and documenting on-going family and school communication
● Working with the Statewide Education and Family Services team to develop educational webinars
● Presenting student awareness programs’ for the student and his/her classmates customized to the student’s age and grade, using interactive hands-on materials
● Providing current ASL materials (articles, hand-outs) to the SEFS team, case manager, classroom teacher, and/or parents on topics relevant to that child’s needs
● Communicating regularly with a broad variety of professionals
● Working collaboratively with parents and professionals to develop positive and successful educational programs for students
● Attending and presenting at Deaf Culture Festival and other conferences or events as requested by Director
● Maintaining professional digital calendar of all services and meetings
● Documenting communication and service provision in CINC database or google file
● Reporting monthly activities as requested by Coordinator or Director
● Abiding by all the policies and procedures of MECDHH/GBSD and Federal/State regulations

Required Skills
● Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred)
● A minimum of 5 years of experience in Deaf/Special Education
● State of Maine Certification as a 292 Teacher of the Deaf or related certification/licensure
● Background and knowledge in ASL linguistics/Deaf Studies
● Native or Native-like fluency in American Sign Language
● ASL PI score of 4 or higher.
● Experience conducting ASL evaluations.
● Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
● Prior teaching experience with children who are deaf or hard of hearing
● Knowledge of the variety of communication modalities used by students who are deaf or hard of hearing
● Sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large.
● Experience using social media and digital technology or a willingness to learn
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
● Current CHRC Certificate required

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment in the Falmouth, ME office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please review the AKSD Director Prospectus for the full job description, benefits, and application procedure, as well as the school and leader profile at:
https://www.innivee.com/alaska-school-for-the-deaf-director-prospectus-posted-now-accepting-applications/