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About Willie Ross
School for the Deaf
The
Willie Ross School is one of the most uniquely
organized schools for deaf and hard-of-hearing
students in the United States, and it has
an ambitious mission and a rich history. The
focus of the school, since its founding by
parents in 1967, has been on providing quality
programs and services to the students that
it serves. Willie Ross has always invested
in student programs before facilities and
has long acknowledged that its human resources
are the most precious resource that it possesses.
The
School has frequent professional opportunities
for those interested in working with the students
served by the school. At the Longmeadow Campus,
deaf students are immersed in the instructional
process with other deaf and hard-of-hearing
students. All young children begin school
at this campus, and programs provided are
early childhood, primary, elementary, middle,
and high school. The School's Partnership
Campus is in an adjacent suburban community,
where Willie Ross School has classrooms at
an elementary school, the middle school, and
the high school, providing opportunities for
students mainstreaming at all levels with
age-appropriate hearing peers.
Professional
qualifications include knowledge of Chapter
766 and IDEA. A resumé, evidence
of licensure as a teacher of the deaf (or
other appropriate licensure), sign language
proficiency, and three letters of reference
are required for any professional application.
The School has a Longmeadow Campus for students
in the following programs: early childhood,
primary, elementary, middle, and high school.
The Longmeadow Campus serves students ages
2.9 through 22 years of age. Programs that
are offered on the Campus represent a continuum
of services and opportunities for students.
The School has a Partnership Campus in an
adjacent suburban community. Willie Ross School
has classrooms at an elementary school, the
middle school, and the high school. These
programs provide opportunities for inclusion
at all levels.
Current Positions Available:
TEACHER OF THE DEAF
Secondary Ed.
Day
School
Communication Modality: Total
Communication
Salary: Based on degree and
experience
Benefits: Yes
Term
of Employment: Full Time
Degree: Either Under Graduate or Graduate
Degree
Certification:
Required
Certification: MA Department of
Ed.
Job
Description: Full time classroom teaching position in school's high school partnership program. Private school program housed in a public high school.
Anticipated teaching assignment includes one English, one Social Studies, and 2
math classes per semester. Comprehensive program includes interpreters,
counselors, speech and audio.
Required Skills: Experience working with secondary
students preferred. Fluent sign skills
required.
Additional Info: For 08-09 school year, which will
begin August 25, 2008
Job
Closing Date: Until Filled
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TEACHER OF THE DEAF
K-12
Teacher
Day
School
Communication Modality: Total
Communication
Salary: Based on degree and
experience
Benefits:
Yes
Term of Employment: Full
time:
Degree: Either undergraduate or
graduate degree
Certification:
Required
Certification: MA Department of
Education
Job Description: split position for
2008-2009 schol year. 1/2 time teacher in Partnership Program at the
high school level teaching English and
math. 1/2 time as consultant in Outreach Division working with
students in public schools in the area. This
may also include some time working in the Early Intervention
program.
Required Skills: Fluent signing
skills
Experience
working with children of various ages
Experience
working in inclusionary settings preferred
Additional Information: Position
offers the same benefits as all other full-time positions.
School
year will begin on August 25, 2008
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If interested, please
send resume or contact information to:
Veronica Miller
Coordinator of
Student & Administrative Services
32 Norway Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106.
vmiller@willierossschool.org
Call Veronica Miller for Application and Appointment
413-567-0374
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