Title: English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: Commensurate w/ Experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: https://www.vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking an English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher to provide ELL instruction and services to eligible students. This is a 10-month faculty position.

Responsibilities include:

• Thorough knowledge of English as a Second Language principles, practices, procedures, and assessments (WIDA & ACCESS)
• Ability to assess and document student progress according to best practice, including but not limited to pre-test and post-test assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction
• Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Knowledge of Special Education processes and IEP development
• Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior
• Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports
• Ability to professionally and adequately communicate through written English language
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, administration, and parents and work using a team approach
• Ability to participate in various student and parent activities, which may occur inside/outside of school hours, as required by the administration
• Preferred - Experience teaching in an educational setting
• Preferred - Proficiency in American Sign Language (Intermediate)

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Teaching Language as a Second Language (TESOL)
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in Teaching Language as a Second Language
• Experience in organizing and maintaining student records and documentation
• Prefer experience working with children with hearing loss and/or visual impairments or other disabilities

Additional Considerations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to interact on a physical level with children and to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending, and climbing

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please submit college transcripts with application materials.

Note: A criminal history and driving record check will be required for final candidates.

Applications must be completed online at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. VSDB is a tobacco free facility. For assistance call (540) 332-9069 or visit our website at www.vsdb.k12.va.us.

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: 540-332-9069

Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.