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Objective:

The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is looking for an experienced teacher who is certified in both English and Deaf Education.

This teacher will create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals.

Duties/Responsibility:

• Administer appropriate curriculum which is aligned with the NYS Standards providing appropriate modifications and adaptations as needed (or mandated by student IEP)
• Implements student IEP’s and maintains necessary data. Maintains student confidentiality
• Ensures the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons and units, using a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet the needs of all students.
• Creates and maintains a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the classroom
• Analyzes student progress and implements lessons, activities and routines that will further allow for student progress
• Provides a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times and/or implement the Behavior Intervention Plan as written and stated in the IEP
• Ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Develops a classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions
• Works professionally with administrators, staff, parents and community
• Integrates technology into the instructional program
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill and ability to provide instruction in a secondary classroom.
• Work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration and community members
• Guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals
• Participate as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Adheres to the communication styles and needs necessary of the students in the classroom as well as with all members of the school community.
• Utilizes Teacher Assistant effectively throughout the day
• Leaves plans for substitute teacher in the event of absence from the classroom.
• Collaborates with appropriate staff on the development of present levels and goals (including benchmark as needed), and attends IEP meetings
• Implements behavior and intervention plans as identified by student need in accordance with school policy and input of student’s counselor and/or BCBA.
• Utilizes positive behavioral supports as appropriate
• Knows and follows fire drill and safety procedures.
• Reads, understands and adheres to the school policy book, the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Teacher Job Description.
• Attends meetings and planned in-service trainings as needed.

Required Skills/Ability:

• Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing population
• Knowledge of Disability Rights, laws and regulations
• Ability to communicate using American Sign Language or willingness to learn and show progress through formal evaluation
• Strong administrative skill profile exhibiting a high level of professionalism, attention to detail and the ability to organize work and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated experience in written presentation design and layout
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication; including the ability to effectively communicate and interface with all levels of employees as well as external customers
• Capable of handling and appropriately prioritizing requests from multiple sources, in a timely manner
• Resourceful and demonstrates a high level of independence and initiative to resolve issues and take on challenges as they arise
• Ability to identify then need and make recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential material
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and become proficient at using other technology tools as required.
• Must be willing to support the MNFO Mission as a Lutheran faith based organization by representing employer during community events and conferences promotion Mill Neck Family of Organizations

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited university
• Minimum of one year of experience supporting executive non-profit education, or deaf and disability services or equivalent combination of education and outlined experience
• NYS Certification in Deaf Education
• NYS Certification in Grades Birth to 2
• NYS Certification in Grades 1 to 6
• NYS Certification in Special Education

Scope of Work:

The goal for a Deaf Mentor is to provide support and to increase the ability for families with a deaf child to learn about language and culture through the use of American Sign Language.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meet with assigned families once a week. Each visit shall be one hour in length.
• Complete a calendar of visits, lesson plans, and child progress monitoring and submit to the Coordinator of the Shared Reading Program once a month.
• Create quarterly reports that include the following:
  • demographics data;
  • cumulative number of complete home visit to date;
  • cumulative number of cancelled or not at-home visits;
  • list of all Deaf Mentor curriculum topics discussed;
  • observed family’s mastery of:
    • early visual communication mastery,
    • ASL vocabulary,
    • ASL expressive/receptive skills,
    • LDS quarterly score;
    • VCSL quarterly score.
  • Conduct surveys:
    • Family Satisfaction Survey
    • Family Knowledge Survey
  • Follow the curriculum as developed and designed for the Shared Reading Program.
  • Serve as a facilitator for the family and child when it comes to learning about American Sign Language, Deafness, and Deaf Culture.
  • Ability to work remotely as needed.
  • Maintains confidentiality of family and student information.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform each essential with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school or equivalency (copy of diploma or equivalent).
• Experience with bilingual education.
• Access to internet at home
• Have a good understanding of Google Education, Zoom, and technology (software and hardware use).
• Is able to provide their own transportation using car, metro, or rail (mileage will be reimbursed).
• Proven skills in written communication, reporting, scheduling, planning, and work ethics.
• Effective communication skills, positive attitude, have connections with the Deaf community and the community at large.
• Be proficient in American Sign Language.
• Ability to engage effectively with families, children who are deaf or hard of hearing and deaf-blind.
• Ability to work with diversity and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Evidence in depth knowledge of Deaf Culture and Language
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of the following:
  • 15 Principles of Shared Reading Project
  • ASL Storytelling
  • ASL Grammar and Functions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Education and/or Experience:

High school degree or equivalent.

Objective:
The Coordinator for Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for overseeing the entire aspects of the instruction program and to provide assistance to the instructional staff with curriculum planning and instruction philosophy.

Duties/Responsibilities:
● Coordinates with the Principal/Executive Director in the planning and implementation of curriculum appropriate for students in PreK-12 in keeping with the philosophy, mission, and vision of the school.
● Works in conjunction with the Coordinators to support the ASL use, literacy, and literature of our students.
● Oversees, implements, monitors, and tracks student academic progress and growth.
● Oversees the STEAM Program and Vocational/Skills program.
● Coordinates the mentorship program for all instructional staff with the support from Human Resources.
● Oversees and manages the inventory of curriculum and resources for instructional staff.
● Assist with the evaluation of staff of instruction and curriculum and reviews all lesson plans in the PreK-12th grade program.
● Oversees and ensures compliance with the administration of State and local testings for students in the K-12 grade program.
● Collaborate with teachers to determine approaches that best meet individual student needs.
● Provides constructive ongoing feedback with the staff in the area of instruction and curriculum.
● Provides leadership in the implementation of Technology Standards.
● Collaborates with the Communication Specialist to plan special academic activities (i.e. – Science Fair, 100 Days, etc)
● Coordinates and oversees Professional Development in Coordination with the Office of the Superintendent.
● Ensures that Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf meets all New York State learning standards.
● Promotes a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
● Ensures compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to MNMSD.
● Additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform each essential with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Relative experience in educational and human service settings.
• Fluent in the Spanish language, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language preferred or willingness to learn and become fluent within 3 years.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpretive communication skills.
• Integrity and professional ethics.
• Teamwork skills.
• Community relations experience preferred or willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to establish a network of community relationships with parents, alumni, community members, and stakeholders.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social work, education or other related discipline required. Certification in Spanish interpreting preferred.

Scope of Work: Promotes and enhances academic achievement, personal/social growth and career development. Implements the comprehensive guidance and counseling program according to the State of New York School Counseling Program Student Standards.

Duties and Responsibility:
• Conduct goal- oriented counseling, responsive to identified student needs, relative to student achievement and school success.
• Collaborate with school personnel to assist students with developing skills that support academic achievement, high school graduation and lifelong learning.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate student records
• Participate as a member of the school- crisis team.
• Maintain accurate transcripts by assisting students with appropriate course section and placement to fulfill high school graduation requirements
• Assist students with investigating college, university and career and technical schools, scholarship options, and financial aid information in an effort to develop post-secondary options.
• Work cooperatively with Adult Service agencies (OPWDD, ACCES-VR, OMH, etc) to ensure vocational assessments and transitional planning is done seamlessly.
• Coordinate all NY State testing for grades 3-8, Alternate Assessments, Regents exams and ACT. This is to include the ordering and reviewing of materials, working with teachers to review all testing accommodations and requirements and the implementation of the testing, and the return of all materials to the state and individual districts.
• Oversee tutorial needs of Junior/Senior High School Students and make recommendations

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing population
• Ability to communicate using American Sign Language proficiently.
• Strong administrative skill profile exhibiting a high level of professionalism, attention to detail and the ability to organize work and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated experience in data entry and reports
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication; including the ability to effectively communicate and interface with all levels of employees as well as external customers
• Capable of handling and appropriately prioritizing requests from multiple sources, in a timely manner
• Resourceful and demonstrates a high level of independence and initiative to resolve issues and take on challenges as they arise
• Ability to identify the need and make recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential material
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and become proficient at using other technology tools as required.

Education and/or Experience
• Master’s degree or higher
• NYS Certification in School Counceling

Scope of Work:

This position is under the direction of the Executive Director of Education and will be tasked with overseeing the Learning Commons and to provide instruction in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) for all grade levels. The STEAM Teacher will also provide assistance to teachers in different disciplines to enrich the curriculum and resources in the classroom environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Oversees the Learning Commons area.
Participates in training and workshops in areas related to STEAM, Technology, and Makerspace.
Work with classroom teachers to integrate STEAM, MakerSpace, and related fields into their curriculum.
Provides instruction in STEAM, MakerSpace, and related subjects to students in all grade levels.
Participates in various competitions relating to STEAM and Robotics.
Help organize, develop and coordinate special STEAM events and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Executive Director

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform each essential with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Current and valid Teacher Certificate and or Deaf Education
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of STEAM, MakerSpace, and all applied learning related to the field of science and technology.
Deep understanding of student learning theory, brain-based learning and differentiated instruction.
Evidence of planning, organization, and time management
Proven ability to collaborate with teachers
Must be able to engage in conversation using American Sign Language and have good receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language.

Additional Information:

Knowledge of STEM program
Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, techniques and approaches
Knowledge of child development theories and development stages and needs
Knowledge of learning theory and approaches
Knowledge of assessments procedures and techniques, test construction and evaluation methods
Knowledge of subject material, concepts and issues related to the grade/subject of instruction

Skills Required:

Skills in planning and developing lesson plans consistent with approved curriculum.
Skill in presenting complex materials and concepts in an understandable level appropriate matter.
Skill in assessing and evaluating student performance and needs.
Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, and supervisor.

Teacher Assistant – Full Time

Scope of Work:
Teacher assistants work under the supervision of a lead teacher, providing additional assistance and instruction to students. Teacher assistants typically work one-on-one with students or in small groups to help students understand and apply principles taught by the classroom teacher. They often circulate around the classroom while students are completing assignments and assist students who are struggling with their work.

Description of Responsibilities:
1. Assist in collecting the COVID attestation form.
2. Complete assignments as assigned by the Classroom Teacher.
3. Work with classroom teacher to monitor class schedule.
4. Assist classroom teacher with preparing for lessons by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
5. Collaborate with classroom teacher to recognize student issues and assist by recommending solutions.
6. Give one-on-one or small group instruction/lesson review.
7. Keep documentation of student progress.
8. Help classroom teacher create and implement lesson plans.
9. Assist classroom teacher with attendance, grading, and other administrative tasks.
10. Comply with school regulations and rules.
11. Attend all trainings, faculty meetings and parent conferences.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Successful prior experience working in a classroom setting.
2. Proficiency in American Sign Language preferred or willingness to learn and become fluent within 3 years.
3. Integrity and professional ethics
4. Teamwork skills
5. Attention to detail
6. Excellent communication skills

Education and/or Experience
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in education required. Experience with ABA preferred.

Mill Neck Family of Organizations is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.