Current Open Positions

The Director of Teaching and Learning is the strategic architect of instruction and assessment at the Iowa School for the Deaf. This leader is responsible for ensuring a seamless, rigorous, and bilingual (ASL & English) educational experience for students from Preschool through the 4PLUS transition program.

Moving beyond traditional curriculum management, this Director will drive the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), ensure compliance with Iowa’s Literacy (HF 2618) and Math Counts laws, and oversee a comprehensive assessment system. The Director serves as the bridge between state mandates and classroom reality, ensuring that all legislative requirements are adapted to meet the unique linguistic and cognitive needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) learners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, Educational Administration, or Curriculum & Instruction.
• Iowa Teacher licensure upon hire.
• Iowa School Administrator License (or ability to obtain upon hire) – Evaluator Approval required.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience in a Deaf Education or Special Education setting.
• ASL proficiency: Advanced proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is highly preferred; willingness to reach proficiency is required.
• Data literacy: An understanding of the mathematical concepts and measurement techniques needed to transform data into information.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading adult learners, managing complex projects (like curriculum adoptions), and using data to improve school-wide outcomes.

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Primary Function: Coordinate the Work Experience Program for the Iowa School for the Deaf’s High School and 4PLUS (transition program) deaf and hard-of-hearing students

Facilitates implementation of the School’s Communication Policy.

Work with students 1:1, in small groups or teach structured classes skills needed to obtain and maintain employment such as job searches, job applications, resume writing, interviewing skills, and other soft skills. 

Provide job coaching and training for students as necessary 

Work to transition graduating students.

Work with staff to assess students for work readiness skills. Matches students’ needs, skills, and interests with available job placement opportunities.

Develop and maintain positive partnerships within the community including area agencies and businesses. Have regular ongoing contact with employers.

Contact employers and develop community-based opportunities for students to job shadow, have short-term exploratory job placements, and longer-term work experiences.

Assists employers and businesses with guidelines for accommodating people with disabilities according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws and policies.

Meet regularly with job site supervisors to ensure successful work experience placements.

Seeks to resolve problems that may arise regarding a student work experience placement.

Monitor and evaluate students in the field. Maintain contact with employers. Provide evaluations and feedback to staff and parents for report cards and IEP meetings.

Be available as first point of contact for employers, students, and parents during the work experience program. (Outside of normal working hours if necessary).

Advise faculty and staff of student needs in the work place. Coordinate scheduling with the HS/4PLUS Counselor. Coordinate with the ISD Dean of Students regarding transportation, food service, and evening, weekend, or holiday work.

Train staff working with students in the field including teachers, jobcoaches, and interpreters.

Work cooperatively with the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor assigned to ISD, ISD staff members, and other community service coordinators.

Work with ISD staff in the development of appropriate learning targets associated with work experience placements.

Complete and attend IEP meetings. Update IEP goals as necessary.

Complete all necessary paperwork and provide compliance of the program as defined by Iowa and Federal Law.

Maintain a data-base of work experience sites, the type of work experience(s) available at the site, and skill requirements associated with those positions.

Provide data and assessment of the work experience program.

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DESCRIPTION: Works directly with Outreach students, either one-on-one or in small groups, to ensure that Deaf and hard-of-hearing students’ learning growth and welfare are supported and enriched.  This is a school year position that involves travel throughout the state of Iowa.  To learn more about ISD see: www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org.

• Meets with DHH learners to provide language coaching services as outlined in the learner’s  IEP. Provides coaching lessons utilizing module kits, program resources, pre-made lesson plans, and other approved materials.
• Collaborates with school district faculty members to ensure coaching activities align with the learner’s IEP goals. Assesses understanding by providing multiple methods of assessment that give the learner the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge..
• Supports the learner’s understanding by providing modifications to the original instructional process or alternative methods of instruction to facilitate student understanding. Develops materials for the coaching program to supplement faculty-created lesson plans and module kits.
• Occasionally travels to local school districts throughout the State of Iowa to provide one-on-one coaching services.  Coordinates and confirms all travel plans with the Language Resource Coordinator prior to any in-person visit.
• Maintains a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing the behavioral expectations of the school. Redirects students who are off task to reengage them in the learning process. Addresses minor infractions of the student Code of Conduct by reminding the learner of the school’s expectations.

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Primary Function ISD’s Teachers of the Deaf provide services in support of Iowa School for the Deaf’s mission which is to prepare deaf and hard of hearing students from pre-school to age 21 for life as literate citizens who contribute to society.  

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Communicates regularly with parents.

Instructs deaf and hard of hearing students in a classroom setting, presenting lessons in a comprehensive and bilingual (ASL-English) manner and uses visual means to facilitate learning.  Delivers personalized instruction to each student and encourages interactive learning.

Develops, implements, and maintains IEP protocols and goals.

Follow curriculum and develops lesson plans.

Evaluates and documents students’ progress.  Maintains reports and grades.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Teaching license with subject area endorsement and deaf/hard-of-hearing endorsement.

Qualification:

• Completion of an Education degree and eligible to meet State of Iowa teacher licensure requirements.
• Must be proficient in ASL with a required level of Advanced.

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Primary Function ISD’s Teachers of the Deaf provide services in support of Iowa School for the Deaf’s mission which is to prepare deaf and hard of hearing students from pre-school to age 21 for life as literate citizens who contribute to society.  

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Communicates regularly with parents.

Instructs deaf and hard of hearing students in a classroom setting, presenting lessons in a comprehensive and bilingual (ASL-English) manner and uses visual means to facilitate learning.  Delivers personalized instruction to each student and encourages interactive learning.

Develops, implements, and maintains IEP protocols and goals.

Follow curriculum and develops lesson plans.

Evaluates and documents students’ progress.  Maintains reports and grades.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Teaching license with subject area endorsement and deaf/hard-of-hearing endorsement.

Qualification:

• Completion of an Education degree and eligible to meet State of Iowa teacher licensure requirements.
• Must be proficient in ASL with a required level of Advanced.

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Primary Function

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides services in support of Iowa School for the Deaf’s mission which is to prepare deaf and hard of hearing students from pre-school to age 21 for life as literate citizens who contribute in society.  The Speech and Language Pathologist provides direct service to students and collaborates with ISD teachers and support staff to assist students in meeting their goals.

Regular attendance as required.

Assume responsibility for all aspects of providing speech-language services, including identification, remediation, referral, resource, and research as appropriate for all children, birth to 21, at Iowa School for the Deaf

Provide assessments for 3-year evaluations and annual IEPs.

Support the development of compliant and quality IEPs.

Assume responsibility for designing and designating the service delivery model(s) for providing speech-language services to children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Develop and follow a flexible schedule based on student need as stated in the Individualized Education Program (i.e. service delivery model (s), frequency of sessions, duration of sessions, etc.).

Assume responsibility for the provision of speech-language services to students within one’s identified caseload for the regular school year.

Engage in consultation and collaboration with LEAs, AEAs, parents, medical, and community agencies.

Engage in intervention activities.

All services performed in accordance with the established policies, procedures, and philosophies of Iowa School for the Deaf, the rules and regulations of the Iowa State Department of Education including the Iowa Teaching Standards and Code of Ethics specific to the discipline of speech and language. 

Assist the Principal in matters of priority as well as bring to the attention of the Principal issues of concern in regard to efficient and effective provision of special education services.

Regular attendance as required.

Qualification/Skills/Abilities

• Completion of training with a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and meet Iowa Department of Education guidelines for Speech-Language Pathologist, or a current license from the Iowa State Board of Speech-Language Pathology Department of Public Health and a Statement of Professional Recognition (SPR) from the Iowa Department of Education
• Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Knowledge-based competencies of Iowa Core and Expanded Core Curriculum for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language.

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Primary Function

The School Psychologist provides services in support of Iowa School for the Deaf’s mission which is to prepare deaf and hard of hearing students from pre-school to age 21 for life as literate citizens who contribute to society.  The School Psychologist collaborates with ISD teachers, school counselors and professionals in other disciplines (e.g. mental health specialists, DHS personnel, other AEA professionals) to assist students in meeting their goals.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct Assessments

• Oversee school-wide student assessments.
• Complete academic, intellectual, adaptive behaviour, and psychological evaluations with deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to 21 including students with additional disabilities.
• Write re-evaluation plans, full and individual evaluations, and comprehensive psychological evaluation reports. Work involves testing and evaluating students to determine instructional placement, support services, and disability eligibilities.

Support ISD school personnel

• Assist faculty and support staff in interpreting assessments and other student data.
• Assist faculty and support staff in IEP goal writing and progress monitoring.
• Provide assistance in identifying learners having academic/social-emotional/behavioral/developmental difficulties that could lead to school failure.
• Provide direct consultation, coaching, and modeling of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to faculty and support staff concerning student behaviors, curriculum development/adjustment, student learning style, adoption of methods and materials.
• Arrange, plan, and deliver appropriate agency approved activities, including professional development, as directed by the Principal.
• Oversee IEP Development
• Work with teachers and GHAEA staff to ensure ISD IEPs are compliant and of high quality
• Attend IEPs to discuss assessments
• Provide support for students
• Monitor and help student attainment of academic, social/personal, and emotional competencies
• Counsel students in the personal/social, academic, emotional domains
• Provide crisis counseling
• Provide referral services to community agencies
• Communicate with parent(s)
• Program Support
• Assist with student intakes: Tours, contacts, request for records, attend IEP meetings and complete initial evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned to support students or the school
• Professional Development
• Participate in continuing professional development activities to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
• Use research in school practice by (a) reading research literature, (b) distributing and synthesizing research findings, and (c) conducting action research related to applied problems.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Teaching license with subject area endorsement and deaf/hard-of-hearing endorsement.

Qualification:

• Completion of an Education degree and eligible to meet State of Iowa licensure requirements for School Psychologist
• American Sign Language minimum level of advanced required. 

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Checks gauges on boiler to see that water level are maintained at all times and that cool-air combustion ratio is efficient for power demand requirements.
2. Performs basic repairs and preventative maintenance on building systems: electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
3. Tests feed water to determine whether it meets the boiler feed water specifications and softens water when needed.
4. Performs general maintenance on facilities and equipment, repairs window, doors, screens, door hardware, furniture, flooring, etc.
5. Checks various pumps and fans to detect mechanical problems; lubricates when necessary.
6. Performs minor painting and plastering.
7. Assists ground maintenance in summer months and during regular shift as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of power plant systems and equipment.
• Ability to use and care for tools and equipment essential to various maintenance and repair work.
• General knowledge of building systems, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to withstand constant high noise, dust, fumes, poor lighting and ventilation, and high temperature levels.
• Ability to lift at least 80 pounds.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans, direct and coordinate all operational concerns regarding the school’s physical          plant including       maintenance, construction, engineering, utilities, fleet, grounds, housekeeping, etc.
2. Performs direct line work.
3. Provides staff leadership for the maintenance staff.
4. Performs other administrative duties.
5. Maintains a safe environment for students and strives to meet their needs.
6. Supports the school’s strategic plan and adheres to school policies and procedures.
7. Complies with personnel policies.
8. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
9. Demonstrates willingness to support change for the improvement of services to students.
10. Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Business Operations.

Education and Certification: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology or related field required. 

Experience: Prefer three years of experience in operations, maintenance.  Demonstrate excellent communication skills.

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DESCRIPTION:

Works with students at Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) and Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IESBVI). Responsible for the care and welfare of students primarily during their scheduled sleeping hours.  Must remain awake during the entire shift.    

• Primary caretaker for deaf students and/or blind students primarily during overnight shift.
• Regularly checks and records each child’s location and sleeping habits.
• Attends to students’ needs.
• Provides support and direction to students when awake.  Manges morning routine including awakening students, preparing for school or activities, eating breakfast, and personal hygiene routine.
• Gives instructions and models appropriate health and personal habits.
• Ensures the floor and building are secure.  Secures doors and windows, investigates disturbances, and reports concerns as appropriate.
• Oversee the activities of students. Maintains order, discipline, and safety.  Give instructions, advice, and assistance as needed.
• Communicates important information as required.
• Tends to medical and personal needs of students.  Participates in medication passing as needed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Experience working with youth or disabled individuals.
• Sign language skills or experience or knowledge of deafness and/or vision related fields

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