Instructional Specialist - Deaf Education

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Teacher Compensation Plan
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Coordinator - Deaf Education
 

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To provide instruction and assistance to Deaf Education teachers and paraprofessionals to enable them to help students achieve and function successfully in the least restrictive environment. Assist with technical assistance for inquiries related to the efficient operation of applications used by Deaf Education education classroom personnel.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree
• Deaf Education Teacher Certification
• TASC Certification

 
 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Have an understanding of various disabilities and special education law. (ARD process/paperwork)
• Possess skills to assist teachers in implementation of IEPs to ensure student success
• Exhibit excellent communication (verbal and written), public relation, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of the Mesquite ISD and Mesquite RDSPD.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
• Have knowledge of visual strategies and communication techniques.
• Expertise in technology.
• Knowledge providing instruction in American Sign Language and English to help students understand the similarities and differences between the two languages.
• Support students in developing linguistic awareness in both English and ASL.

 
Experience:

• Successful experience as a Deaf education classroom teacher for 3 years.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Attend ARD meetings on an as needed basis.
• Visit Deaf Education classrooms in an effort to provide feedback and suggestions.
• Attend conferences and trainings on instructional strategies.
• Facilitate the new units in ordering materials and setting up the classrooms.
• Provide staff development for teachers and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work directly with elementary Deaf and General Education teachers to provide support and consult about strategies to assist with students and teaching.
• Observe students and teachers to provide recommendations.
• Help guide teachers with the implementation of instructional strategies.
• Assist with Progress Reports.
• Assist with Goal implementation, data documentation.
• Conduct Instructional Specialist Requests and Placement Review Requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Being discrete
• Exhibiting flexibility in completing job demands.
• Maintaining emotional control under stress.

 
Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Lifting students.
• Lifting and transporting teaching materials and supplies from one campus to another throughout the school day.
• In-District travel.

 
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required .