For the Deaf and the Hard-of-Hearing Britney Ometz Audrey Baker Tanner Montgomery Kelly McCulley

Job Description: Work Pre-K through 12 th Grade Prepare lesson plans, reports on student progress, be knowledgeable of deaf students with special needs, establish evaluation techniques for assessment of progress, participate in after school and professional growth activities when necessary, work with behavioral specialist in development of classroom behavior management programs Career can be expanded and a teacher for the deaf will often assume other duties in addition to teaching deaf students

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree in Education of Deaf Students or Education of Deaf Students with special needs is preferred Fluency in ASL and written English Knowledge of the Deaf Community General education in Math, Science, and liberal arts Courses on basics of classroom management and instruction Ability to teach students on different levels with varying educational backgrounds

Salary: Generally based on amount of education and level of experienceGenerally based on amount of education and level of experience Maryland:$30,000 - $50,000Maryland:$30,000 - $50,000 California: $49,000 -$55,000California: $49,000 -$55,000

Job Outlook 1.3 available job openings at MSD --Academic Teacher, Teacher Aide, Teacher --Needed at both campuses 2. Across the United States, deaf and hard- of-hearing students are in great demand for good teachers at all education levels

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