Financecolombia
Teacher - Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Gr. K-12 (SY25-26)
Financecolombia, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Teacher - Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Gr. K-12 (SY25-26)
The Horace Mann School (HMS) is a PreK-12 American Sign Language (ASL) and English dual‑language school dedicated to providing an asset‑driven education for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing children. Our language‑rich, innovative environment fosters learning through immersion in a community of strong language models, enabling students to develop fluency in both ASL and English.
Candidates must be proficient in American Sign Language and have a deep understanding of Deaf Culture. For teaching positions, an English as a Second Language (ESL) license at the appropriate level is highly preferred. A Bilingual Education Endorsement (BEE) is required for a content‑area teaching position.
Responsibilities Teach: Special Education of the Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing.
Core Competencies
Accountability for Student Achievement: Sets ambitious learning goals, creates demanding tasks, models belief that all students can master challenging material, assesses regularly and adjusts instruction.
Communicating Content Knowledge: Demonstrates mastery of the content area and pedagogy, connects content to real‑world settings, conveys content creatively and engagingly.
Equitable & Effective Instruction: Scaffolds and differentiates instruction for all students, uses practices that challenge and engage, builds a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Cultural Proficiency: Respects differences, maintains a respectful environment, actively creates an inclusive space for students’ diverse backgrounds.
Parent/Family Engagement: Builds collaborative, respectful relationships with families to support student learning.
Professional Reflection & Collaboration: Reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, demonstrates continuous learning, participates in collaborative adult learning communities.
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree.
State License: Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing (All Levels).
Meet state and federal licensing requirements and be Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Experience
Teaching in urban schools.
Bilingual proficiency in one of the district’s official languages (Spanish, Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali).
Certification in Moderate Disabilities or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s).
Terms BTU, Group I. Salary and benefits information is available at the district website.
EEO Statement The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. It does not tolerate any form of retaliation, bias‑based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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Candidates must be proficient in American Sign Language and have a deep understanding of Deaf Culture. For teaching positions, an English as a Second Language (ESL) license at the appropriate level is highly preferred. A Bilingual Education Endorsement (BEE) is required for a content‑area teaching position.
Responsibilities Teach: Special Education of the Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing.
Core Competencies
Accountability for Student Achievement: Sets ambitious learning goals, creates demanding tasks, models belief that all students can master challenging material, assesses regularly and adjusts instruction.
Communicating Content Knowledge: Demonstrates mastery of the content area and pedagogy, connects content to real‑world settings, conveys content creatively and engagingly.
Equitable & Effective Instruction: Scaffolds and differentiates instruction for all students, uses practices that challenge and engage, builds a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Cultural Proficiency: Respects differences, maintains a respectful environment, actively creates an inclusive space for students’ diverse backgrounds.
Parent/Family Engagement: Builds collaborative, respectful relationships with families to support student learning.
Professional Reflection & Collaboration: Reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, demonstrates continuous learning, participates in collaborative adult learning communities.
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree.
State License: Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing (All Levels).
Meet state and federal licensing requirements and be Highly Qualified according to NCLB.
Current authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Experience
Teaching in urban schools.
Bilingual proficiency in one of the district’s official languages (Spanish, Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Somali).
Certification in Moderate Disabilities or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s).
Terms BTU, Group I. Salary and benefits information is available at the district website.
EEO Statement The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. It does not tolerate any form of retaliation, bias‑based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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