American School for the Deaf Hiring for Teacher (PACES Expanded Autism Program) Prek-12 Job at West Hartford, CT Full Time

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the departmental principal, instructs students in academic subjects

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Teaches a variety of academic subjects.
• Prepares appropriate materials and lesson plans.
• Writes report cards, progress reports and other documents, as needed.
• Assists in developing I.E.P.s and participates in PPT meetings, child staffing and other meetings.
• Evaluates and reports on student performance using evidence-based assessments.
• Participates in school curriculum development.
• Implements behavior intervention plans as necessary.
• Participates in staff development.
• Participates in departmental, school-wide committee work.
• Directs the work of Teacher Aides and/or Residential Counselors in the classroom.
• Ability to integrate ASL and augmentative communication strategies, (ACC) into instruction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf/Special Education (dual certification preferred), and appropriate State of CT Teacher Certification; (057 and/or 065).

• Experience working with students who are on the autism spectrum.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting. Ability to work flexible hours when needed.
• Ability or willingness to learn to communicate effectively using American Sign Language

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). www.asd-1817.org/about/jobs-at-asd

All applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
ASD follows the guidelines of the CDC. All staff must provide proof of vaccination.

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Work Location: One location