JOB DESCRIPTION: (Detailed Position Description provided upon request)
The role of the Secondary Science Teacher is to teach science to deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Instructional Activities:
-Teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students at the appropriate level by using state, local, district, curriculum and classroom assessments; plan and provide student instruction following state and school-approved standards and curriculum
-Direct, assess, and monitor student progress in mastering curriculum goals and in attaining IEP goals
-Plan, prepare and deliver lessons according to students’ abilities and educational needs; differentiate instruction as needed; use the best and most effective teaching practices
-Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; evaluate student work, provide timely feedback, and maintain grade books
-Attend bilingual education training and implement bilingual methodologies
-Follow school improvement goals and plans
Additional Activities:
-Use appropriate ASL/English communication skills with students and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s), staff, and the public to effectively communicate with all D/HH individuals
-Maintain confidentiality per the employee handbook and all applicable local, state, and federal laws
-Conform to school communication policies
-All other duties as assigned
Attend all required meetings; use appropriate communication skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Science; Deaf Education and/or Hard of Hearing (7-12) (preferred, but not required); Degree or Endorsement in Science; Kansas Certification by KSDE in assigned level and teaching area; Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Fluency in manual communication; ability to understand and use ASL and English in appropriate modes (ASL and English skills will be assessed); ability to make oral/signed and written reports; knowledge of basic human physiological needs; ability to apply principles of learning theories and child development; ability to make proper responses to safety/health concerns; ability to use behavior management techniques; ability to listen to and be empathetic to children and youth; ability to be a positive role model. ASL/English assessments will be given at the interview.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All offers of employment from Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) are contingent upon background check results and any applicable workplace references. Background checks are completed via the KS Bureau of Investigation, Backgrounds Plus consents, Kansas Department of Children and Family Services, and Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Registry. KSD may contact previous employers for workplace references. Within 30 days of employment, a tuberculosis test (and any applicable treatment), as well as a health certificate must be completed by a medical provider at the cost of the employee.