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	JOB POSTING

Position Name: Science Teacher	State Classification: Professional (P6)
Job Posting Number: 561-12-07	Posting Date: January 13, 2012
Division: Instruction	Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Department: High School	Date Available: August, 2012
Established Work Hours: 7:45 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.	Duration: 187 days
Starting Wage: $224.732 – $333.395 per day (salary based on degree and prior professional experience and subject to change according to AISD salary scale for 2012-2013 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

Provides classroom instruction to deaf students.  Plans, develops, presents, modifies curricula; and, prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials to student ability levels and in accordance with student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Evaluates and documents appropriate data to monitor student progress and serves as an advisor/advocate for students in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process.  Works in self-contained, team, or departmental capacity as assigned.  Grades and subjects vary.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned

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

• Monitors and prepares written reports regarding students progress on the IEP

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

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

• Uses technology for teaching/learning process

• Manages student behavior in accordance with the code of conduct and individual behavior programs

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

• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP

• Plans and supervise assignments for teacher assistant(s)

• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and other TSD staff

SUPERVISOR

High School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• 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 communications skills

• Master’s degree in special education, deafness, or in a related field

• Texas Deaf Education Certification

 

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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.