Teacher of the Deaf - Elementary or Early Childhood

IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Teacher of the Deaf: Elementary or Early Childhood

starts August 2023

Help our students thrive.

ISD is located on a beautiful campus on the southern edge of Council Bluffs, Iowa, within 15 minutes of downtown Omaha, Nebraska.

Send resume, cover letter, credentials, transcripts, etc to Human Resources; Iowa School for the Deaf; 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.; Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7898. Or attached to an email to: human.resources@iaedb.org for more information. View general school information and job description on ISD’s web page: www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org

We are seeking either an elementary teacher OR a pre-school teacher,

The elementary teacher position requires: · an Iowa teaching license with the (102) K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom endorsement; candidate would also be expected to get the Birth-21 Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement.

The pre-school teacher position requires: · an Iowa teaching license with the (262) PK-K Early Childhood Special Education; (103) PK-K Teacher, PreKindergarten-Kindergarten Classroom; or (1001) Birth-Grade 3 Inclusive Settings endorsement; candidate would also be expected to get the Birth-21 Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement.

See the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner’s webpage: www.state.ia.us/boee/ for information on Iowa licensing and endorsement requirements.

Primary Function:

· Assumes responsibility for providing a quality educational program.

· Formulates appropriate educational objectives, activities, and evaluations.

· Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.

· Maintains discipline within the classroom.

· Facilitates implementation of the School’s Communication Policy.

Qualifications: To be considered, an applicant must possess or have the ability to obtain an Iowa Teacher’s Certificate, which includes the endorsements noted above. Additional endorsements are beneficial.

Experience working with the Deaf and experience working with youth are strongly preferred.

Applicants must possess the ability to reach the level of sign language proficiency designated for the position within the time frame established by the school's Sign Language Policy.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be determined by the successful applicant’s educational and teaching experience. (BA degree - $48,000-$67,000; MA degree – $56,000-$87,000) Opportunities to coach/sponsor extra-curricular activities. Comprehensive benefits available.

Work Schedule: These are full-time, school year positions (191 day contract for first year; subsequent years are 189 day contracts).

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The Iowa School for the Deaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. A Board of Regents, State of Iowa School.