Teacher (mssd - Science)

Clerc Center

Washington, DC, US
Maximize student learning
Student-centered learning
Literacy development
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center develops and disseminates innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21

Job Summary

  • The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center develops and disseminates innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.
  • The role involves planning, implementing, and researching effective instructional practices that maximize student learning, incorporating national mission priorities of literacy, transition, and family involvement.
  • The position requires ensuring the physical and emotional safety and supervision of all students, maintaining high expectations for all students, and engaging in action research for continuous improvement of instruction.

Matching Summary

The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center develops and disseminates innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maximize student learning
  • student-centered learning
  • literacy development
  • family involvement
  • transition skills
  • American Sign Language communication

Nice-to-have

  • action research for improvement
  • collaboration with educators
  • foster continuous learning
  • positive and supportive relationships

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Deaf Education or Science/STEAM Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Science/STEAM Education or state certification
  • Bachelor's degree in content area, Deaf Education, or Education (Teaching Fellow)
  • Eligibility for graduate program (Teaching Fellow)
  • Bachelor's Degree in any content area (TOC)
  • Minimum years of continuous employment at Clerc Center (TOC)
  • Knowledge of child/adolescent needs
  • Ability to provide/implement instructional activities
  • Ability to communicate in American Sign Language

Work Rights

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