Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing-Elementary SDBF0070

Title: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing-Elementary SDBF0070

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $51,538 - $80,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About VSDB

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!
VSDB prepares students for life!

The VSDB offers:
• $3,500 Sign-on Bonus available!
• Great comprehensive benefit package with sign-on bonus
• Supportive and positive team setting
• Small caseloads and ample resources
• Small student-teacher ratio
• School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment

About the Position

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Elementary to provide classroom instruction for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, deafblind, and other disabilities.

This is a 10-month, faculty position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage.

The beginning date for this position is the beginning of our next school year in July 2025.
Job Duties
Responsibilities include:
• Utilize Curriculum/Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) for management and planning
• Differentiate Instruction implementation
• Maintain an organized and well managed classroom
• Evaluate, report and keep records of student progress
• Effectively communicate and maintain professional/community relations
• Participate in staff development
• Develop Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
• Develop and implement lesson plans according to grade level Standards of Learning with appropriate accommodations
• Monitor student progress through data collection
• Modify instruction based on analysis of student data and performance
• Design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss
• Apply knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
• Develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Use technology to enhance communication and learning
• Follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach
• Apply knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning
• Assess and document student progress according to best practices, including but not limited to pre-test and post-test assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction

Minimum Qualifications

* A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
* Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in Special Education – Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12.
OR
* Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia Teaching License issued by the Board of Education endorsed in Special Education - General Curriculum (K-12, K-6, middle grades, or secondary grades), Special Education Adapted Curriculum, or Special Education Early Childhood. The selected candidate will be required to take courses toward an endorsement in Special Education – Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12
*Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained per school policies.
* Hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License and submit for review by DMV.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairments is preferred.
* Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with hearing loss across content areas including mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
* Knowledge of child growth and development, an