Teacher of the Deaf Job Details Job Location Oral School - Buffalo, NY Position Type Full Time, 12 Month Salary Range $52,650.00 - $79,560.00 Salary Description Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center is looking for a full time Teacher of the Deaf for a self contained preschool classroom at our Buffalo location. The Teacher of the Deaf is responsible for designing and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons for children with hearing loss utilizing a Listening and Spoken Language approach. The Teacher of the Deaf leads other team members of the multidisciplinary team in developing and implementing goals for each child’s IFSP or IEP goals. This is a full time, year round position. Essential Functions: + Implement appropriate therapeutic program designed to facilitate improved cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and fine/gross motor skills. + Responsible for implementing site specific curriculum utilizing the family’s choice of communication approach. + Responsible for assisting other team members in planning to encourage the best auditory and learning environment, independence, and generalization of skills. + Participate in IFSP, CPSE, and CSE meetings along with the design and implementation of goals and objectives toward development of age-appropriate skills for each child. + Maintain contact with parents or guardians regarding their child’s progress + Evaluate each child in each area of skill development using formal and informal measures upon entrance into program and provides updates on a quarterly basis, including compiling comprehensive reports regarding children’s strengths and areas of need + Submits highest quality written reports in a timely manner in accordance with compliance standards including, but not limited to, evaluation reports, treatment plans, log notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries as required by site or assignment. + Maintains appropriate certification(s) and continuing education records as required by New York State Education Department (NYSED); Completes appropriate in-services/requirements in accordance to compliance standards set by site or assignments. Skills: + Strong Early Childhood behavior management skills + Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and general computer skills + Strong interpersonal skills Minimum Degree Required:Bachelors or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university as a Teacher of the Deaf. Required License/Registration/ Certification:Current NYS Teaching certification as a Teacher of the Deaf Physical Requirements: + Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running. + Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements. + Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.