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Teacher of the Deaf - Vocational Education
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO

Duties: This position reports to the School for the Deaf Administrator(s) and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction to middle school and high school students who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing and students who are blind/low vision in the content areas of vocational education (with a focus on automotive technology, woodworking and construction). This position will also be responsible to provide support to students on-campus and in the community in job placements as part of CSDB’s OJT/AVP (On-the-Job Training / Area Vocational Program). Establishes high standards for what students must know and be able to do to prepare them for post-secondary and/or the work place; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards in a safe and civil school environment.

Qualifications: BA or MA in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Deaf Education, Industrial Arts, Industrial Technology, Vocational Education, Automotive Technology and/or Woodworking Technology; Hold or eligible for appropriate educator licensure in Colorado, endorsed as a Special
Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, or other appropriate endorsement (e.g., Secondary Vocational Education / Technology or related, or must work towards Vocational Alternative Teacher License; Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing and/or children who are blind / low vision preferred; Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced skill level; or applicants must be willing and able to attain proficiency at that level within a specified period of time, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy.

Closing Date: Until filled

For further information, contact:
Chelle Lutz
Human Resources Specialist
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-578-2114
Fax: 719-578-2239
E-mail: clutz@csdb.org