Company Information
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Company Name: NYS School for the Deaf
Website: https://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/nyssd

Job Information
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Job Title: Special Education Teacher/Teacher of the Deaf
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
401 Turin St
Rome, New York. 13440
United States

Job Description:
The NYS Education Department’s Office of Education  is seeking candidates
for an Instructor (Special Education/Teacher of the Deaf) position at the New
York State School for the Deaf. Duties of this position will include, but not
be limited to, the following:

•	Instruct students in an academic subject area;
•	Prepare daily lesson plans, learning units and instructional materials
based on curriculum standards, course outlines and associated assessments
developed by the State Education Department;
•	Conduct classroom instruction using current teaching methods,
observations and facilitation as well as computer technology skills,
audiovisual equipment, and group projects as appropriate;
•	Observe and evaluate Special Education Assistants assigned to the class,
prepare written expectations;
•	Serve as an evaluator and site visitor to programs and placements as they
relate to students applying to the School for the Deaf from other districts;
•	Evaluate and assess student progress and involvement in the learning
process through classroom observation, administering tests, correcting work
assignments and using grading systems such as rubrics;
•	Utilize classroom management and maintain order and discipline in the
classroom and elsewhere on campus, supervise after-school detention as
required;
•	Assist students in reaching personal responsibility goals as defined in
their Individual Education Program (IEPs);
•	Prepare evaluation reports, IEPs, report cards and deficiency notices;
write quarterly progress reports and IEPs for all students; maintaining daily
attendance records;
•	Participate in departmental staff, parent and multidisciplinary team
meetings and meetings of various committees to discuss students’ learning
progress, behavior, needs and other issues related to education;
•	Perform training, intake evaluation, testing, curriculum or supervision
in specific areas of special expertise, learning disabilities (special
needs), career preparation, work-study programs, vocation assessment and
student personal guidance, as assigned; and
•	Prepare students for assessments, including RCTs and Regents exams, and
for transition to post-secondary education or the work force.



Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a valid NYS Teaching
Certificate in Special Education OR possess a valid NYS Teacher of the Deaf
certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates
with the following qualifications:
•	Experience working with students with disabilities, particularly students
who are deaf or hard of hearing;
•	Ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language;
•	Teaching certificates in additional content/subject areas;
•	Experience working with adults as part of a team.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Education
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: kristi.hamill@nysed.gov