Teacher of the Deaf - Secondary Language Arts

Company: Iowa School for the Deaf
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Teacher of the Deaf Secondary Language Arts OR Secondary Reading OR English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher start August 2023 ISD is located on a 115-acre 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 . Or attached to an email to: for more information. View general school information and job description on ISD s web page: This would require an Iowa teaching license with one of the following combinations of endorsements: 120 English Language Arts 5-12; prefer 1201 English Language Arts All OR 176 K-12 Reading Specialist OR 149 5-12 Reading OR 104 K-12 English as a Second Language The individual hired would also need to be willing to add the Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement. Additional endorsements are beneficial. See the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner s webpage: for information on Iowa licensing and endorsement requirements. Primary Function: Assumes responsibility for providing a quality educational program. Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities and evaluation. 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 endorsement(s) noted above AND being willing to get an endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing. 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.

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