Rocky Mountain Deaf School
(A Bilingual Jeffco Charter School)
Position Announcement for

Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.A in Education relevant to childhood deafness with academic preparation in education
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Proficient in written English skills
• Experience working with Deaf children
• Knowledge of Deaf bilingual education

Must be able to obtain appropriate Colorado Teaching License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in student assessments, including play based assessments
• Experience in multi-age teaching
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education
• Knowledge of language acquisition strategies for bilingual children
• Ability to record skills/development through informal observations and anecdotal records.

Overall Responsibilities:
Organize, evaluate, plan and implement a program of meaningful instruction to students by following RMDS curriculum, philosophy and teaching guidelines, and carry out other assigned related duties necessary to the successful operation of the school.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Assist in the development of a program and curriculum consistent with the school’s philosophy

• Plan for and implement bilingual teaching strategies in daily classroom instruction.

• Promote literacy, high expectations and world knowledge as defined by the school’s Educational Philosophy, Vision, and Credo

• Provide for a system of continuous evaluation of pupil progress consistent with established instructional objectives and school policy by using a variety of assessment techniques, such as informal and formal methods and portfolio assessment.

• Create an inclusive classroom environment using individualized instruction to assist students with varying needs.

• Provide informal and formal assessments, writing present levels and goals and objectives for IEP’s

• Apply a wide variety of instructional techniques, including multi-age teaching, curriculum, student-centered learning, cooperative learning, and modifying instructional media  applicable to individuals or groups of pupils.

• Develop and maintain a class environment conducive to effective learning.

• Maintain lesson pans and keep accurate records as required.

• Use a variety of effective classroom management techniques.

• Serve on a committee and work as a team member of the staff

• Serve as an active member of a professional learning community

APPLICATION

To apply:

1. send a letter of interest (specify the specific position for which you are applying)
2. an up-to-date resume
3.  official college transcripts
4. three (3) current and signed letters of recommendation (from individuals who know about your teaching ability)

For Further Questions, contact:

Alison Talbert, Business Manager
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
alison@rmdeafschool.net

SEND APPLICATION PACKET TO: 

Dr. Janet Dickinson, Director
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
1921 Youngfield St #204
Golden, Colorado  80401

 

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RMDS is an equal opportunity employer.