Description | PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide students with hearing impairments with appropriate learning experiences designed to them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable them to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Education – Master’s Degree preferred
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Texas certification in teaching the hearing impaired
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One to five years classroom teaching experience
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Ability to use sign language, knowledge of Deaf culture and proficiency in total communication
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Ability to work well with a variety of adults and children
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Ability to be flexible and coordinate scheduling of services
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subject(s) assigned
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General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
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Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
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Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional strategies to promote student growth
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Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district’s philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
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Develop lesson plans and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students assigned, incorporating needed modifications based on abilities and learning styles.
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Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative guidelines.
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Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction.
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Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
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Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction.
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Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to campus and district requirements.
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Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
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Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools.
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Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area teaching.
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Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteers.
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Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.
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Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.
Communication
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Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
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Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
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Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality.
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Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members.
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Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner.
Classroom management and organization
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
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Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
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Manage student behavior in accordance with the CCISD Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
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Provides for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
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Maintains accurate student accounting and grading records in compliance with local and state requirements.
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Assists in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy.
Professional growth and development
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Seek and participate in professional development activities to improve instructional effectiveness thereby increasing student achievement.
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Participate in district and campus in-service.
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Stay abreast of developments in the profession and display openness to change and innovation.
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Maintain updated record of all professional development activities.
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Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
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Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Personal growth and work habits
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Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
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Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
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Display proficient levels of technology applications.
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Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
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Meet deadlines to submit lesson plans, progress reports, grades and other documents as required by the campus/district.
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Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
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Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
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Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
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Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
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Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands
Ability to communicate effectively spoken/written English, maintain emotional control while working with students and adults; able to repair communication breakdowns; maintain confidentiality.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Repetitive hand motions; bending; stooping; walking; moving textbooks, media equipment, desks, and lifting up to forty pounds.
Terms: 187 days |