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Teacher (CT) American School for the Deaf

Teacher (CT) American School for the Deaf

by Sarah Raymond
Published: March 13, 2025 (2 months ago)
Category
Career Opportunities
Location
West Hartford, CT

TEACHER: Full Time

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

SCOPE OF DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the departmental principal, instructs Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Provides specially designed instruction to students.
Teaches a variety of academic and/or vocational subjects.
Prepares appropriate materials and lesson plans.
Writes report cards, progress reports and other documents, as needed.
Assists in developing and implementing I.E.P.s and participates in PPT and team meetings.
Evaluates and reports on student performance using evidence-based assessments.
Participates in school curriculum development.
Implements behavior intervention plans.
Participates in staff development.
Directs the work of Teacher Aides and/or Residential Counselors in the classroom.
Instruct students using an ASL/English Bilingual approach.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
Proficient with planning and preparing effective lesson plans and integrated units
Ability to differentiate instructional methods and assessments for students.
Ability to ensure a safe and supportive place to learn with clear routines and expectations.
Ability to manage student behavior; ability to anticipate potential issues and redirect or de-escalate behavior

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf or Special Education, and appropriate State of CT Teacher Certification; (057 and/or 065).
Ability or willingness to learn to communicate effectively using American Sign Language (ASL). ASLPI rated preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary based on Professionals Union Pay Scale
This is an Exempt, 10-Month position following the ASD Academic calendar
Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.
$1000 sign on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees

ASD is ALL ways able. Should you require an accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

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