Job Description

Posting number: DBA-JB-09/26

Department: Department of Education

Division: Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind

Job classification: NON-CLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Professional Education, Faculty, Teacher

Summary

Commitment

https://csdb.colorado.gov/

Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency.

Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.

Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.

Examples of duties

Teacher of the Deaf

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is accepting applications for current and future Teacher of the Deaf vacancies.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for vacancies across instructional areas and grade levels.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Principal of the School for the Deaf and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction and educational support to K–12 students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including students who may have additional disabilities or educational needs.

The Teacher of the Deaf develops and delivers instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), monitors student progress through appropriate assessment practices, and creates an accessible, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards, student IEPs, and individual learning needs.
• Develop lesson plans, adapt instructional materials, and implement daily learning activities that support student growth and achievement.
• Assess and monitor student progress and use assessment data to inform instruction and educational decision-making.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment using appropriate behavior-support strategies.
• Apply accommodations, instructional strategies, and specialized practices appropriate for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including students with additional disabilities or learning needs.
• Support students' language, literacy, academic, and social-emotional development.
• Utilize technology and accessible instructional tools to enhance teaching, learning, communication, and student engagement.
• Incorporate project-based, technology-based, and collaborative learning opportunities into instruction as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of multidisciplinary and educational teams responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating student IEP goals and objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, related-service providers, support staff, administrators, and other members of the educational team.
• Serve as an advocate for assigned students and support their academic, communication, social-emotional, and educational needs.
• Maintain effective communication with families and provide consultation regarding student progress, educational programming, and learning needs.
• Participate in family engagement activities, school events, team meetings, departmental meetings, and other required school-wide activities.
• Contribute positively to the School for the Deaf and the broader CSDB community through collaboration, professional communication, and participation in school initiatives.
• Participate in professional development, training, and other learning opportunities to maintain and strengthe

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Deaf Education, Special Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain appropriate educator licensure through the Colorado Department of Education, including an endorsement in Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, or a comparable endorsement appropriate to the assignment.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain any subject-area endorsement or additional authorization required for the specific teaching assignment.
• Experience teaching, working with, or supporting children or youth in an educational setting.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced (3+) skill level, as demonstrated through an approved assessment and in accordance with CSDB policy and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree, coursework, or specialized training in Deaf Education.
• Experience teaching students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
• Experience working with students who have additional disabilities or complex educational needs.
• Experience developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Experience providing standards-based instruction in a bilingual ASL/English educational environment.
• Experience using instructional and assistive technology to support student access, engagement, and achievement.

Supplemental information

Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence.

How To Apply:

Applicants are also invited to provide/upload the item listed below to the on-line application:

• Current Resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete on-line application.

Important Information:

Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in 'Description of Job' and 'Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements' sections. If applicable, official transcripts and/or other supporting documentation must be provided with the application to verify education / minimum qualifications / substitution / additional requirements (unofficial or copies of transcripts may serve as temporary verification only; applicant(s) selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts to verify education). Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review.

Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website (careers.colorado.gov) for the following information:

• State Employment FAQs
• Address Confidentiality Program
• ADA Accommodations
• Residency Requirements

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system