Description: FY27-Deaf & Hard of Hearing Special Education Teacher

Job Summary: To teach students district wide.

Qualifications: American Sign Language (ASL) fluency and strong auditory/oral skills, specific knowledge and experience in working with cochlear implant students and those who utilize hearing aids and FM systems. Ability to provide training for staff and/or parents in auditory skills preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education/Special Education & Alaska Teacher Certificate Required.

Application Procedure: Apply online

Essential Duties

Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
Knowledge of ASL and Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) development
Ability to provide direct instruction in ASL for DHH students who use ASL as their primary mode of communication
Knowledge, experience, and strategies for working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH), and Deaf plus students
Trained in providing assessments in language development/communication related to ASL and LSL
Knowledge and experience in working with various amplification devices, such as, cochlear implants, hearing aids and FM systems
Knowledge of working with Educational Interpreters and how they can meet the individual language needs of various Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
Comfortable and able to guide and communicate effectively with deaf and hearing assistant(s)
Understanding of various parental concerns/needs related to raising Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and the ability to provide ongoing support and strategies for supporting their son or daughter
Ability to provide training on communication and language development and work as a team with Regular Education staff that may have DHH students integrated into their classroom for academic instruction and social activities
Experience in the deaf community and comfortable providing insight/experiences for students and staff related to deaf culture

Physical Requirements: LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligable amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Application Procedure: Apply online

About

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is located approximately 35 miles north of Anchorage in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in an area commonly known as the Mat-Su Valley.

The district spans approximately 25,000 square miles (about the size of Scotland).

The Mat-Su Borough is home to 110,000+ residents and is the fastest growing area in Alaska.

Visit these Mat-Su community links:

State of Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government
City of Palmer
City of Wasilla
City of Houston
Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau
Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Alaska State Fair
Youth 360 : Summer and afterschool programming at Houston Jr/Sr High School and Wasilla Middle School
Connect Mat-Su: Immediate access to information, referrals, and direct assistance needed for Mat-Su residents to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally
LINKS : Community and family resources for children with special needs and support services
Saroma, Japan
Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games

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