•  533737
•  PHOENIX
•  TUCSON
•  SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
•  Full-time

SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

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The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB), we are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers, we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.

ASDB was founded in 1912 – the year of Arizona’s statehood. ASDB serves over 2,000 children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind from birth to grade 12. ASDB operates two schools for the deaf, one school for the blind, our statewide Early Learning Program which includes birth to three and preschool programs, and Itinerant Services for students attending a school with one of our district partners. ASDB is dedicated to empowering diverse, young children and students with the educational opportunities necessary to succeed in college, career and life.

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired or Deaf Blind are Needed !

Location: Tucson Campus and Phoenix Day School for the Deaf

Employee Status: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Calendar: 10-Month

Pay Rate: $42,545-$105,701/yr

Click the link to Apply to be an ASDB Teacher of the Blind/VI  or Apply to be an ASDB Teacher of the Deaf/HH. Please apply directly to our agency webpage. For more information, contact the Recruiter at: [email protected]

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Teaching Position Detail:

We are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers, we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide quality instruction to students

• Prepare daily lesson plans

• Evaluate students’ skills to determine the best program of learning

• Write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP)

• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Arizona Academic Standards

• Current educational and diagnostic practices as they apply to educating sensory impaired students

• Lesson plan and Individual Education Plan development

• Student evaluation practices

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit

• Principles and practices of administration and management

• Agency or program rules, regulations and operating procedures

SKILLED IN:

• Behavior management

• Planning and organization

• Program development

• Student evaluation

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and public

• Instruct students to retain information

• Complete student evaluation

• Develop lesson plans

• Work cooperatively in teams

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• College/University Degree in Education with coursework specific to sensory impairments

• State of Arizona Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement for each position (Teacher O&M requires ACVREP Certification in lieu of ADE certification)

• Secondary teaching positions must possess the necessary coursework as required by Department of Education.

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check

BENEFITS

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.

Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.

Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State’s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact the Recruiter at: [email protected]

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

*ASDB is more than just your average work place. We’re a tight knit community that strives to provide services to our students and families while ensuring our employees have a respectful and healthy work environment.When we work together, we create a better learning environment. Collaboration positively impacts both personal and student achievement and allows us as educators to explore new opportunities for learning.