Teacher, 2026 Summer School (Extended School Year)
American School for the Deaf
Location
West Hartford, Connecticut
Quick overview
The teacher provides specially designed instruction in ELA, Math, and SEL to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students using a bilingual ASL/English approach. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, updating IEP progress, and directing classroom aides.
Requirements summary
Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf or Special Education and appropriate Connecticut State Teacher Certification. Proficiency or willingness to learn American Sign Language is required.
Job description
The american school for the deaf
Announces an opening for
Teacher: Extended School Year (Summer School)
Summer, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until filled
UPDATED: 05/04/2026
POSTED: 05/04/2026
The American School for the Deaf (ASD) maintains written Job Descriptions for most jobs. The Job Description is a guide to the basic and essential functions of each job; it is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. These Descriptions are revised to meet the changing needs of ASD at the sole discretion of the executive leadership team, and/or in accordance with guidelines and standards set for an approved private special education program.
Position description
Position: Extended School Year (Summer School) Teacher
Department: Core (our traditional school program) and PACES (our behavioral school program)
Supervisor: Director of Education/Principal
Description: Summer 2026; See Below for ESY Dates; Seasonal; Not Benefits Eligible
Union Status: Non-Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union)
Dates and working hours
June 17: ESY Teacher Orientation
June 22 – August 3: Paces esy
July 6 – July 24: CORE ESY
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Scope of duties
Under the supervision of the departmental principal, instructs Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
- Primary duties
- Provides specially designed instruction to students.
- Teaches ELA / literacy, Math and SEL.
- Prepares appropriate materials and lesson plans.
- Update IEP progress marks.
- Communicate with families.
- Directs the work of Teacher Aides and/or Residential Counselors in the classroom.
- Instruct students using an ASL/English Bilingual approach.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required skills and abilities
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
- Proficient with planning and preparing effective lesson plans and integrated units.
- Ability to differentiate instructional methods and assessments for students.
- Ability to ensure a safe and supportive place to learn with clear routines and expectations.
- Ability to manage student behavior; ability to anticipate potential issues and redirect or de-escalate behavior
- Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf or Special Education, and appropriate State of CT Teacher Certification; (057 and/or 065) preferred.
- Ability or willingness to learn to communicate effectively using American Sign Language (ASL). ASLPI rated preferred.
ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.
The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).
All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.