High School Math Teacher

Georgia School for the Deaf

Apply by: Until Filled
Job ID: 00055347
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:
Provides a comprehensive educational of instruction to hearing impaired students. Responsibilities include assessing and documenting students' communication skills, functional academic skills, independent living skills, and educational/behavioral development; identifying appropriate individualized educational goals; developing and implementing instructional lesson plans; maintaining documentation of student progress; and utilizing appropriate instructional techniques based on individual student needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess or be eligible to obtain Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification in the area of Special Education Deaf Education AND High School Math. Sign language proficiency at the "Intermediate Level" as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Instrument is required. Note: Candidates selected for employment must meet the "Highly Qualified" provision of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Note: Must submit required certification documentation with resume and cover letter or application.

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 students with hearing impairments • Sign language proficiency at the "Advanced Level" as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Instrument

Salary/Benefits:
This is a 10-month position (200-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) 777-2200
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.