Requirements

● Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred)

● A minimum of 3 years of experience in Deaf/Special Education (preferred)

● Certification requirements variable depending on background:

o State of Maine Certification 292 Teacher of the Deaf

o Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

● Current Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Certificate

● Extensive knowledge of principles of deaf education

● Proven skills in the areas of organization, facilitation, program management, data management, and written English communication

● Experience using social media and digital technology or a willingness to learn

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of people in a helpful, positive, and constructive way

● Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community of professionals

● High level of professionalism, strong organizational, expressive communication and writing skills

● Ability to drive throughout the state for caseload, meetings, training, etc.

● Fluency in American Sign Language is preferred, willingness to learn required

● Openness and unbiased approach to various communication modes for expressive and receptive language utilized by individuals who are D/deaf or hard of hearing.

● Sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences; and foster a work environment reflective of the community at large

● Willingness to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of students, families, programs, and school districts

Work Environment

The job operates in public and private school classrooms. This job requires travel to see children and attend meetings. This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, drive, as well as use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package, including medical/dental insurance, Maine State Retirement, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and federal public loan forgiveness program eligibility, is offered.