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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Teacher of the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Teacher of the Deaf

Salary

$49,661.00 - $89,878.00 Annually

Location

Council Bluffs - 51503 - Pottawattamie County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-01853

Agency

282 Iowa Department of Education

Opening Date

01/11/2024

Closing Date

5/8/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

human.resources@iaedb.org

To Apply

To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process. Questions, please contact: Human.resources@iaedb.org, Deb LeHeup, 712-366-3283

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Job Description

Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD)www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.orgis located on a 115 acre campus located on the southern edge of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The campus is within 15 minutes of downtown Omaha, Nebraska. ISD serves students from the states of Iowa and Nebraska.

ASL Posting: click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TPqcRm9HW5J33c3pN-AUrkLoK2MegLbt/view?usp=sharing)

Schedule: Full-time, school year position; 189 day/school year.

Location:3501 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Pay Grade:Pay Plan 000, Pay Grade 35 (-10)

189 day contract per school year. Salary will be determined by the successful applicant’s educational and teaching experience. (BA degree - $49,661 - $77,051; MA degree - $58,294 - $89,878).

Primary Function

ISD’s Teachers of the Deaf provide services in support of Iowa School for the Deaf’s mission which is to prepare deaf and hard of hearing students from pre-school to age 21 for life as literate citizens who contribute to society. ISD is seeking teacher applicants who will teach in one of the following areas:

  • Elementary classroom

  • Secondary English/Language Arts

  • Work Experience Coordinator

  • 4PLUS teacher (transition program for students ages 17-21)

  • ASL teacher (K-12)

  • Art Teacher K-12

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

  • Instructs deaf and hard of hearing students in a classroom setting, presenting lessons in a comprehensive and bilingual (ASL-English) manner and uses visual means to facilitate learning. Delivers personalized instruction to each student and encourages interactive learning.

  • Develops, implements, and maintains IEP protocols and goals.

  • Follow curriculum and develops lesson plans.

  • Evaluates and documents students’ progress. Maintains reports and grades.

  • Communicates regularly with parents.

Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills with diverse groups

  • Leadership and organizational skills

  • Create a positive environment for students and colleagues

  • Adapt to ever change work priorities

Abilities:

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events

  • Work with frequent interruptions

  • Work as part of a team

  • Create a positive school climate for students and staff

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students.

  • Teaching license with subject area endorsement and deaf/hard-of-hearing endorsement.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of an Education degree and eligible to meet State of Iowa teacher licensure requirements.

  • Knowledge of American Sign Language. 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.

Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage:www.state.ia.us/boee/.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Collaborate with a team of teachers, support staff, and parents to support the education of deaf and hard of hearing students.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package:https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

  • One of the following current licenses from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners:

  • School Psychologist; or

  • School Counseling; or

  • Speech Language Pathologist.

  • All of the following (a and b):

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in orientation and mobility; and

  • Possession of a current Iowa Orientation and Mobility Specialist license.

  • All of the following (a and b):

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and

  • Possession of a current Iowa Teaching Certificate.

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    Do you possess one of the following current licenses from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners: School Psychologist; or School Counseling; or Speech Language Pathologist.

  • Yes

  • No

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    Do you have all of the following (A and B): A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in orientation and mobility; and B: Possession of a current Iowa Orientation and Mobility Specialist license.

  • Yes

  • No

    05

    Do you have all of the following (A and B): A, Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and B. Possession of a current Iowa Teaching Certificate.

  • Yes

  • No

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    Have you or will you soon graduate with an Education degree (BA, BS, MA, or MS)?

  • Yes

  • No

    07

    With your current or upcoming education degree, do you meet all the requirements for a regular teaching license in the state where you completed your education degree?

  • Yes

  • No

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    Would you like to be considered for the elementary classroom assignment?

  • Yes

  • No

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    Would you like to be considered for the secondary English/language arts assignment?

  • Yes

  • No

    10

    Would you like to be considered for the Work Experience Coordinator assignment?

  • Yes

  • No

    11

    Would you like to be considered for the 4PLUS teacher?

  • Yes

  • No

    12

    Would you like to be considered for the ASL teacher position?

  • Yes

  • No

    13

    Please provide a brief description of your American Sign Language skills.

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

282 Iowa Department of Education

Address

Grimes State Office Building

400 E 14th St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://www.educateiowa.gov/

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