Lexington School for the Deaf is hiring: Cross Content Teacher, High School in E

Position: High School Cross-Content Teacher

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Supervisor(s): Upper School Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-time, 10-month, Benefits Eligible

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Upper School Principal, the Cross-Content Teacher will develop and execute educational curricula for two contents or more in either ELA and Social studies or Science and Math, tailored to high school students. Utilizing New York State Education standards, they will foster student growth and achievement, empowering them to reach their academic goals.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Create lesson and unit plans to teach students a subject, utilizing the state standards and curriculum.
• Develop and implement a solid motivating curriculum for high school students.
• Modify lesson plans and materials to suit students’ current learning levels.
• Integrated technology (Schoology and Google)
• Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework, homework and projects, and assignments that use all student skills.
• Maintain relationships with families and legal guardians of students to keep them informed of their child’s progress.
• Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges.
• Supervise students outside the classroom—for example, during recess, field trips, or school-related events.
• Monitor and track student progress and issue grades.
• Knowledge of IEPs and Career Transition Plan
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including related service providers, to regularly provide individualized support for each student.
• Collaborate with other teachers to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly.
• Create and enforce positive learning, respect, and rapport culture.
• Basic understanding of STEM Education
• Support the school’s Strategic Planning initiatives with an emphasis on culture. Demonstrate a commitment to the school’s vision, purpose, and mission.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices.
• Compassionate and Passionate; Results-driven and goal oriented
• Excellent classroom management skills. Provide positive behavior intervention with support.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, parents, and students
• Knowledge of subject matter
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Prior knowledge of Thinking Maps and Schoology
• Strong Google Suite skills preferred.
• Strong Google Suite skills preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field.
• New York State Teaching Certification.
• New York State Science Certification
• Prior experience working with deaf students strongly preferred

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, SCR, and SEL clearance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times