Description:
Plans, implements, and evaluates student learning experiences for students who are deaf/hard of hearing. Coordinates and assigns educational interpreters. Encourages parental involvement. Complies with state and Federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:-
Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate/License in the education of the deaf/hard of hearing.
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Must demonstrate advanced level of American Sign Language (ASL)
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Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and other staff members by using:
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American Sign Language (preferred)
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Written English
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Electronic Communication Systems
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative of performance expectations, however the list below is not ranked in order of importance or intended to be all inclusive.
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Provides an educational program for students as defined by the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
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Works cooperatively with general education classroom teachers, interpreters, and other service providers, assisting with research based interventions and modifying the curriculum as necessary.
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Utilizes appropriate assessment, data collection and progress monitoring methods to assess academic and social performance and to inform instruction and progress.
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Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, behavioral, personal and adaptive needs of students.
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Incorporates instructional, assistive, augmentative, and other types of technology, performs regular checks of hearing aids and other equipment; and upholds the acceptable use policy.
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Uses effective classroom management strategies to create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment; and is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of students.
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Seeks professional growth and learning opportunities to advance knowledge and skills.
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Complies with Federal and state model policies and procedures for the education of students with disabilities, completes all required reports and record keeping in accordance with timelines and deadlines, and maintains confidentiality.
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Complies with Governing Board policy.
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Uses effective classroom management to maintain a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.
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Upholds ethical standards and professional responsibilities (e.g.: Complies with Governing Board Policy/Administrative Guidelines, district, state and Federal regulations, maintains satisfactory attendance and punctuality, promotes a favorable image of the Agency, etc.).
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Complies with Federal and state laws, model policies and procedures, rules and regulations for the education of students with disabilities. Ensures paperwork is accurate, all timelines and deadlines are met (annual reviews, progress reports, etc.), maintains confidentiality, strictly adheres to HIPPA and FERPA, respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality of privileged information.
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Adapts to unique circumstances and factors such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, transport students using Agency vans, etc.
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Completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
“Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.
Conduct:
Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.
Terms of Employment:
Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. It is the employee's responsibility to maintain proper certification/licensure and to initiate the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license prior to the expiration of the present certificate/license.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and in accordance with specified salary schedule
Reports to:
Director of Student Services and Coordinator of Special Education
Application Procedure:
Complete the employment application through this online system at www.escco.org/careers. Job ID#16703