TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of Position: 189 day contract per school year

Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM- hours may vary

Salary: Based on degree and experience

SUMMARY:

Teaches Digital Media-related courses to Deaf high school students.  Develops engaging, hands-on instruction that helps prepare students for college-level coursework or competitive employment.  Modifies instruction to meet student needs. Emphasizes marketable job skills as an integral part of the classroom experience. Maintains community partnerships to increase opportunities for students. Other CTE classes may be added or substituted on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the social, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional development of students.
• Collaborates and attends meetings with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Implements an instructional, therapeutic, and/or skill development program for assigned students and shows written evidence of preparation and implementation as required and determined by the IEP
• Uses technology for teaching/learning process
• Communicates effectively, as appropriate, with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and public. 
• Works cooperatively with instructional team to regularly modify curricula as needed to assist students in their classroom assignments
• Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans consistent with the established curriculum
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to plan for instructional activities
• Manages student behavior in accordance with the code of conduct and individual behavior programs 
• Keeps informed of and complies with federal, state, and TSD school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records and other documents required.
• Establishes and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and other TSD staff
• Keeps a parent apprised of student progress through parent teacher conferences, emails and phone contacts.
• Must be able to communicate through sign language at a level of advanced per the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI)
• Collaborate with local public and private Visual Communications programs of higher education, with the possibility of teaching dual credit courses on TSD campus.

 NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.  Sponsor outside activities approved by the supervising principal/supervisor.  

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field. 
• At least three years of prior work experience in the field of Digital Media, Graphic Design, or Visual Communication or related field.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in TEA approved certification for Digital Media or the ability to obtain valid Texas certifications within prescribed time frame.  
• Sign Language - At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Signed Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level of ADVANCED.  When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficient signed communications skills 
• Master’s degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, or related field 
• CTE Certification 
• Texas Deaf Education Certification
• Prior work experience in special education, deafness or a related field. 

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

1. Knowledge and Proficient in the areas of graphic design & digital media software,
2. Instructional Knowledge— knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, classroom management
3. Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
4. Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
5. Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
6. Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
7. Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
8. Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.  
9. Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to other ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

CTE Supervisor

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SCPECIALTY (MOS) CODE

None equivalent

It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.