Job Description:
All students enrolled at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) are entitled to the best education that our resources can provide. Each student is valued as a unique individual, to be treated with dignity, in an atmosphere where individual differences are accepted. The ideal candidates are committed to ensuring that students reach their maximum potential in ASL and English, while also supporting their individual communication needs.
We are collecting applications for teaching positions at the Oregon School for the Deaf. This recruitment is open until filled. Apply now if interested as this recruitment may close at any time after a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied. Initial screening will begin on August 15, 2019; additional screenings may occur thereafter until the positions are filled. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.
The ideal teacher candidates provide language-rich environments and prepare themselves as the bilingual models of separate, distinct languages in English and ASL. They are committed to our campus-wide initiative that all students are supported as readers and writers in every setting. They reflect on their teaching effectiveness on an ongoing basis and they work collaboratively with every colleague to promote OSD as a valued and successful school program. These positions prepare deaf and hard-of-hearing students for college or the world of work by providing services and instruction that allow students to develop their skills to the best of their ability. The successful candidates may teach a range of curriculum levels depending on the needs of the assigned students each year.
What you will do!
Plan and prepare for learning using evidence-based instructional strategies including Reciprocal Teaching
Manage the classroom, including evaluating students
Develop and track IEP's and align instruction with IEP objectives
Communicate with parents and staff.
Submit report cards and give parents feedback on their children's progress.
Participate in ASL/English Bilingual Professional Development.
What are we looking for?
An Oregon Teaching License/Certificate to teach deaf/hard-of-hearing students or the ability to obtain appropriate Oregon Teaching Licensure/Certification by time you begin work. For information on how to apply for an Oregon teaching license and/or certificate you may contact the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by calling (503) 378-3586 or at their website at http://www.oregon.gov/tspc. Note: Out-of-state candidates may be eligible for emergency licensure.
ASLPI Level 3 certification within 12 weeks of beginning work.
Teachers at OSD must possess an ASLPI Level 3 in order to make OSD a communication-accessible environment. The agency requires all teachers to provide certification they are ASLPI Level3 proficient. You must provide the certification to the agency within twelve (12) weeks of beginning work, and you are responsible for paying this initial testing cost. Descriptionof ASLPI levels can be found at https://www.gallaudet.edu/asl-diagnostic-and-evaluation-services/aslpi/a....
How to apply:
To apply for this position, follow the “Apply” link above and complete the application online and any required questions.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Grant Wiege at ode.jobs@ode.state.or.us or call 503-947-5756. Please be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
Additional Information:
Background Check- Applicants will be subject to a finger-print based criminal history check including driving record. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude an appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.
