Teacher of the Deaf (Early Education)

POSITION TITLE: Teacher of the Deaf

Teacher of the Deaf Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

This position is considered to be a full-time, exempt position.

Responsibilities include plan, prepare and present lessons of appropriate academic work to their students, use appropriate communication techniques to assure clarity and accuracy of conveyed information, work with the Principal in guiding parents toward identifying their child’s strengths and weaknesses and in programming for them accordingly through the IEP process, attend in-service and departmental meetings to participate in decision-making, to maintain current knowledge in the field and to gain understanding of new techniques and methodologies in education.

PA Instructional I or II certification. Teachers of the Deaf are preferred to enter a Master’s level with some experience. The minimum requirement for this position is a Bachelor’s degree with certification in Hearing Impaired. A certification in Special Education is preferred. Reading Specialist experience is also preferred.

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for this position is “Advanced.”

The minimum level accepted at hire is “Intermediate.”

PA Criminal History, FBI, PA Child Abuse clearances required. Mandated Reporter Training Certification also required. The compensation for this position is competitive and based on experience. The Programs of WPSD offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position. The benefits consist of, but not limited to: medical, dental and vision insurance available for employee and family, FSA, PSERS Retirement, 403(b) optional, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment.

Send letter of application and resume to: employment@wpsd.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,250.00 - $91,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please share your experience and knowledge of Deaf Culture.

Language:

• American Sign Language (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hershey, PA 17033 (Required)

Work Location: In person