Early Childhood Teacher (Preschool) - Deaf School

Schedule: Full-time

This posting serves as notice for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Who We Are:

The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) was established in 1829, making it the fifth oldest residential school in the country. Throughout our 190+ year history, student achievement has been tied to access to American Sign Language. The Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association is responsible for the nation's only elderly care facility designed for and operated by Deaf people.

What We Do:

Each year, OSD welcomes more than 150 Deaf and hard of hearing students in grades PreK-12 to campus from school districts throughout Ohio. We use Expanded Common Core in our classrooms and offer students opportunities to learn and grow socially and emotionally in a safe environment through extracurricular activities.

Our Mission - The Ohio School for the Deaf serves a diverse population of deaf/hard of hearing students, families, and communities through educating students in a language rich environment and empowering each individual to be a contributing member of society.

Goals of OSD:

Improve Bilingual Literacy & Language Skills for students of OSD and provide resources statewide

Expand Student Portfolio & Postsecondary Pathways

Improve External Communication & Collaboration for Students, Families, Communities and Stakeholders throughout the State

Improve Mental Health & Social-Emotional Supports

Create a Student Support Team That Evaluates Current/Future Education Issues

What You'll Do:

The Ohio School for the Deaf is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to teach young students subject matter at a preschool level and support development of social, emotional, developmentally appropriate skills.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including personal and sick leave.

Paid school breaks, including winter, spring and summer.

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers educational and professional development funds.

State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

STRS is the retirement system for State of Ohio Teachers. The employee contributes 14% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer also contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the STRS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Deferred Compensation program is a pre-tax, private, 457 retirement account that acts as a supplemental retirement plan to the pension that is optional to any State of Ohio employee. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level, subject area or special class assignment

OR

The Ohio School for the Deaf has a strong Grow Your Own program. Applicants will be considered if qualifications indicate a path to licensure for any of the above licenses.

Must demonstrate Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within one year of hire, Intermediate level minimum requirement at hire.

Preferred early learning childhood experience and/or special education knowledge (multiple disabilities).

May be required to seek van certification.

Job Skills: Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting