Job detail
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
American School for the Deaf
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/12/2026
Location
West Hartford, Connecticut
Core responsibilities
The teacher will instruct deaf and hard of hearing students under the supervision of the principal, providing specially designed instruction across academic and/Or vocational subjects using an asl/English bilingual approach. Duties also include developing ieps, evaluating student performance, and directing the work of classroom aides.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be proficient in planning effective lessons, differentiating instruction, and managing student behavior in a safe environment. Required qualifications include a master’s degree in education of the deaf or special education, appropriate state of ct teacher certification, and the ability or willingness to learn american sign language.
postgraduate degreeTeam CollaborationBehavior ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentReport WritingStaff DevelopmentLesson PlanningDifferentiated InstructionIEP DevelopmentBehavior Intervention PlansSpecially Designed InstructionAmerican Sign Language (ASL)Evidence-Based AssessmentsEnglish Bilingual ApproachAcademic SubjectsVocational Subjects
Benefits
- Group health insurance
- Other fringe benefits
- Retirement 403B with generous school matching