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Job Title: Teacher (Blind/Deaf) – Literacy Content Specialist
Post Date:
Apply by: Until Filled
Job ID: 00055210
Location: Georgia School for the Deaf, 232 Perry Farm Road, SW, Cave
Spring, GA 30124
Program/Unit: State Schools/Office of Policy and External Affairs
Description of Duties: Analyzes and identifies students’ instructional
needs in order to develop and implement a comprehensive schoolwide
literacy program. Assists teachers with the development of appropriate
lesson plans that develop student literacy and reflect the Georgia
Performance Standards. Provides leadership, training and expertise in the
assigned content area. Establishes and maintains effective communication
between the instructional and residential staff. Collaborates with the
Director and Assistant Director for Instruction. Displays a high level of
effort and commitment to the vision/mission of DOE. Monitors and documents
literacy initiatives. Represents the schools at meetings and on
committees. Participates in professional learning activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teacher
Certification in the area of reading, literature, deaf education, school
leadership, elementary and/or secondary education. Sign language
proficiency at the “Intermediate Level” or above as measured by the Sign
Language Proficiency Instrument is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants
who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or
more of the following: • Possesses or eligible to obtain Georgia Teacher
Certification in the area of Interrelated Special Education or Learning
Disabilities • Three years of experience teaching deaf and hard of hearing
students • Sign language proficiency at the “Advanced Level” as measured
by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview
Salary/Benefits: This is a 10-month position (210-days) paid on
12-month basis according to the Georgia Teacher Salary Schedule; salary
based on teaching certification and creditable years of experience.
Benefit options include life, disability, dental, vision, and health
insurance; annual/sick leave; and Employees’ Retirement or Teachers
Retirement.
To Apply:
Submit a Georgia School for the Deaf Application* or State of Georgia
Application for Employment to:
Personnel Office
Attn: Denise Clark
Georgia School for the Deaf
232 Perry Farm Rd SW
Cave Spring, GA 30124-3018
Tel: (706) 7772286
E-mail: dclark@doe.k12.ga.us
*Resume/application should include daytime telephone number and prior
employment history with addresses and telephone numbers. If a resume is
submitted, it must be accompanied by a cover letter.
Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is
established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting
the qualifications will be considered. Top candidates will be contacted
for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those
who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications
received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your
application status.
It is the policy of the Georgia School for the Deaf not to discriminate on
the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its
employment practices.
In accordance with Public Law 99-603, also known as the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986, the Department of Education employs only U.S.
citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All persons hired by the
Georgia School for the Deaf are required to verify identity and employment
eligibility and must agree to undergo drug screening and a criminal
background investigation.
An Equal Opportunity Employer