Careers

Summary:

 The Teacher of the Deaf is responsible for creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that fosters their language and communication skills, social development, and overall growth.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Write and submit weekly lesson plans for each student.
• Plan and implement learning activities that effectively meet the lesson objectives.
• Conduct formative assessments of listening and spoken language skills.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students can develop positive self-esteem, build relationships with peers, and develop social skills.
• Create and maintain an effective classroom management plan.
• Supervise students in structured and unstructured settings throughout the school day.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians to discuss student progress, successes, share strategies for supporting learning at home, and address any concerns.
• Conduct parent-teacher meetings or workshops to facilitate collaboration and involvement in the child’s education.
• Participate on the IEP team for assigned students; leading the meeting when assigned.
• Write annual IEP present levels, goals, objectives and SDIs.
• Monitor the progress of IEP goals and objectives and keep progress monitoring data on each student.
• Report quarterly progress to parents.
• Attend and participate in department and faculty meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinical professionals and administrators to address student needs, department needs and make curriculum adaptations.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Ability Based Competencies:

• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with students, colleagues and parents

• Exhibit professionalism and sound judgement 

• Adapt to changing work priorities / assignments

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality as required by PA code of conduct, FERPA and HIPPA

• Follow the policies and procedures identified within the school handbook

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• PA state certification for teacher of the hearing impaired
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• PA state clearances or the ability to obtain them

Professional Development:

• Stay updated on current research, best practices, and advancements in deaf education and early childhood development

• Attend workshops, training sessions, or pursue further education related to their role

Physical Responsibilities:

• Safely move around the school building
• Move within the classroom to attend to students’ academic and physical needs
• Support the physical needs of children
• Safely escort a student to any area of the building

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Overview:
DePaul School for Hearing and Speech is seeking an on-site, part-time School Social Worker to provide comprehensive social work services to PreK-8 students, their families, and school staff. Reporting to the Principal and supported by the Director of Pupil Services, the social worker will offer individual and group support to students and families, while advocating for students' well-being and providing trauma-informed care for the most vulnerable.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (required). 

• License Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of State

• 3 years of experience in an educational setting (preferred).

• Commitment to collaborating with teachers to help the school children acquire spoken language in preparation for transition to mainstream education in the child's neighborhood school.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct individual or group social and emotional services to students.

• Advocate for student welfare, and provide trauma-informed care.

• Assist students in building skills for academic, behavioral, and social success.

• Collaborate with school staff to strengthen home-school connections.

• Conduct home visits and coordinate services between families and external resources and/or issues related to attendance.

• Facilitate students’ effective school adjustment and enable students to achieve their maximum performance.

• Educate, assess, and provide intervention, referral, and support to students and/or
  families regarding their identified needs and ability to access community resources and services.

• Educate staff on student’s needs.

• Deal immediately with students’ problems of a crisis nature in a constructive, supportive, and non-judgemental manner.

• Provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.

• Maintain a professional awareness of regulations regarding child welfare and attendance, by having a working knowledge of state law, Board policy, and administrative regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of the department's goals and objectives and the District's mission and Priority Goals.

Physical Responsibilities:

• Kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and finger dexterity.

• Performing required work and moving about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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While there may not be a specific job opening at any given time, DePaul School accepts resumes year round to keep on file. To send your cover letter and resume, please complete the form or Contact Us.