JOB POSTING

Position Name: Early Childhood Education Teacher	State Classification: Professional (P6)
Job Posting Number: 522-11-61	Posting Date: December 9, 2011
Division: Instruction	Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Department: Early Childhood Education / Elementary	Date Available: Immediately
Established Work Hours: 7:45 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.	Duration: 187 days
Starting Wage: $224.732 - $333.395 per day (salary will be based on degree and prior teaching experience and is subject to change based on AISD salary schedule for the current school year)	Number of Openings: 1

Qualified TSD staff may have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through supplemental employment activities such as summer school positions, athletic coaching, academic tutoring, extracurricular sponsors, and short-term outreach programs.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Plans, develops, presents, and modifies curricula and prepare lesson plan and other instructional material to student ability levels based on the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. Works under the general supervision of the ECE/Elementary Principal. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required

• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned

• Prepares and submit weekly lesson plans consistent with the established curriculum

• Works cooperatively with instructional team to regularly modify curricula as needed to assist students in their classroom and work training assignments

• Participates in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis

• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned

• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistant(s)

• Uses technology for teaching/learning process

• Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing

• Provides or supervises personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in the IFSP/IEP

• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.  Sponsor outside activities approved by supervising teacher and campus principal

• Serves as a positive role model for students; supports mission of Texas School for the Deaf

SUPERVISOR

Early Childhood Education / Elementary Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Deaf Education, Elementary Education or Special Education

• Able to receive deaf education or special education certification issued by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification within three years of employment, based on applicant's qualifications at the time of application, with the certification type based on assignment

• Sign Language:  At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Signed Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) level of ADVANCED.  When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire. 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Proficient signed communication skills

• Masters degree in deaf education or special education

• Current certification in deaf education or special education issued by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification, with the certification type based on assignment

• Current subject competence based on assignment

 

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Application should be made to:

Texas School for the Deaf Human Resources Office 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 512-462-5321

Benefits of State Employment Include: Paid State and National Holidays; Paid Sick and Vacation Leave; Paid Health Insurance Premiums; State-Paid Retirement Contributions with Vested Retirement After 5 Years; Life Insurance Coverage; Longevity Pay; Discounted Legal Services through Texas Legal Protection Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Direct Deposit; Training Opportunities; and many other optional coverages including Dental Plan; Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k), 403(b), and 457 Plans; and TexFlex Spending Account.