& Hard of Hearing Students
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Salary Range:
To be determined by education and experience
Posting Date:
September 27, 2000
Closing Date:
October 18, 2000
Schedule:
10-month Contract (200 days)
Term of Employment:
Full-time faculty unit position.
Qualifications for appointment:
1. Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education or Special Education
(preference will be given to those applicants with emphasis in deaf
education,
counseling or social work).
2. Valid South Dakota Teacher's Certificate.
3. Minimum of three years teaching experience.
Desirable Qualifications and/or a willingness to learn or train
1. Experience with preschool deaf or hard of hearing children and families.
2. Training in the SKI*HI Program for preschool deaf children.
3. Expressive/Receptive Sign Language Skills.
4. Computers, Internet, Transition Planning.
Summary of Work and Responsibilities:
1. Provide in-the-home training to families of preschool deaf and hard
of hearing children. The primary emphasis is on language development
for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
2. Serve as a consultant to public schools serving deaf and hard of
hearing children.
3. Monitor progress of deaf and hard of hearing children in public
school settings.
4. Maintain regular contact with families of students currently enrolled
at the South Dakota School for the Deaf.
5. Provide inservice training to educational staff in the public schools
on the impact of hearing impairment and the educational process.
6. Work as a member of the support services team to provide the most
appropriate services to deaf and hard of hearing children.
7. Facilitate special projects at the SDSD such as Family Learning
Weekend, statewide workshop, registration of students, manning stations
at public relations displays, etc.
8. Pursuing specialized training in transition applications.
Request/Submit Application To:
Please send letter of application, resume, transcripts and references
to:
Personnel Office
The South Dakota School for the Deaf
2001 East 8th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200 (Voice/TDD)
(605) 367-5212 (fax)
Uploaded by: Kim Williams/Kent State University/Deaf Education
Major