Company Information
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Company Name: Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Website: http://www.wpsd.org

Job Information
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Job Title: Technology Education Teacher
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: 08/16/2021
Address:
300 E Swissvale Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15218
United States

Job Description:
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
At WPSD, teachers work with children between the ages of 2 and 21.  Teachers
are responsible for instructional programming in academics, language
development and communication, in addition to guiding students toward healthy
social, emotional and vocational adjustment.

a.	Plan, prepare and present lessons of appropriate work to their students in
the vocational areas.

b.	Use appropriate communication techniques to assure clarity and accuracy of
conveyed information.

c.	Work with Principals and support staff in guiding parents toward
identifying their child’s strengths and weaknesses and in programming for
them accordingly through the IEP process.

d.	Attend in-service meetings and departmental meetings to participate in
decision making, to maintain current knowledge in the field, and to gain
understanding of new techniques and methodologies in education.

e.	Participate in curriculum development and curriculum revision projects.

f.	Maintain records of grades, achievement and discipline according to the
needs of each assigned student.

g.	Collaborate with other teachers to assure appropriate and dynamic
programming for all students.

h.	Work on extracurricular committees or projects and perform related work
assignments as needed.

i.	Responsible for ordering supplies and needed materials for the specific
vocational area(s) in order to carry out the curriculum.

j.	Other duties as assigned.



Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS

a.	CERTIFICATES REQUIRED
(Clearances must be maintained every five years by the employee).

PA. Instructional I or Instructional II Certification in Technology Education
Certification of PA Mandated Reporting Training
PA State Police Criminal Clearance (Act 34)
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI Clearance
Act 82

b.	SPECIALIZED TRAINING, EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

Vocational teachers are preferred to enter with additional certification in
hearing impaired and with some experience.  The minimum requirement for this
position is a bachelor’s level degree with certification in Technology
Education.

Drivers’ Education instructor credentials are preferred upon hire; if do
not have, willingness to work towards receiving certification is requested.

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview level (SLPI) for this position is
“Advanced.”  The minimum level accepted at hire is “No Functional
Skills.”

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required and must be
maintained by the employee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position may require the following physical demands:
-	sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, crouching, reaching,
stooping, kneeling, crawling
-	lifting and moving of lighter objects such as books, chairs, student desks,
educational materials related to department such as canned goods, bags of
groceries, bolts of fabric, tools, lumber, cans of paint and solvent
-	attend to needs of students
-	may require lifting or helping to lift students
-	manual dexterity skills for using office equipment
-	ability to read and attend to computer screens for long periods of time
-	ability to assist in physical restraint of students as per CPI requirements




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: tbehanna@wpsd.org