Teacher (Blind/Deaf)

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Job Title: Teacher (Blind/Deaf)Agency: Department of Education Job Requisition ID: JR0000007378Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE Job Description: The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Division of State Schools, is recruiting for an experienced Teacher to support American Sign Language (ASL) and a prospective content area at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD) located in Clarkston, Ga. Under the direction of the Principal, the Teacher will provide standards-based instruction and support the implementation of the Division of State Schools’ adopted curricula. The position will also support the monitoring and implementation of the American Sign Language program, with an emphasis on ASL and content-area instruction designed to meet students’ individual educational needs and promote academic success.

The position may serve students at the Elementary (P-5), Middle School (5-8), or High School (9-12) level.

Note Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in American Sign Language (ASL) during the interview process, with the expectation of obtaining an ASL rating of 3+ or above within three years of the date of hire.

Job Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides comprehensive, standards-based instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assesses and documents students’ communication skills, reading and mathematics skills, independent living skills, and educational and behavioral development.
• Identifies appropriate individualized educational goals based on student needs.
• Develops and implements instructional lesson plans aligned with established curriculum standards and individual student needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation of student performance, progress, and educational development.
• Utilizes appropriate instructional strategies and techniques based on each student’s individual learning and communication needs.
• Collaborates with appropriate school staff to support students’ academic, communication, behavioral, and social development.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of student achievement and school operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses or is eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher Certification in the grade level or content area of the prospective position.
• Three years of experience teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency at a level of 3+ or above, as measured by the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI).

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.