Classroom Teachers of the Deaf 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 and high standards and expectations to students. Teachers build positive relationships with parents and colleagues, in order to enhance each student’s ability to learn effectively.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishes an organized physical space and a creative classroom environment that is positive for student learning and involvement.
Uses assessment to drive classroom instruction (formative and summative assessments).
Plans instruction effectively, engages learners and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
Monitors student understanding of the curriculum and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments, where appropriate.
Uses available resources to analyze, expand, reflect upon, and refine professional knowledge and skills.
Writes annual IEP student goals and works steadily to help students attain these goals and reports IEP progress quarterly; Attends IEP meetings.
**Some lifting may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety. If the opening for which you are applying will require more strenuous physical activity, the unique needs will be discussed at the time of interview.
Please note 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.
Requirements
• Massachusetts State Teacher Certification (or certification from a reciprocal state)
• Master’s Degree in Deaf Education
• Prior experience working with children preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills are at sufficient level to ensure effective communication
• Interpersonal skills developed to a level which will allow smooth cooperation at all levels within the agency
• Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team
This position is open on a rotating basis, until all vacancies are filled.
