The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL), Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) in Danville, KY has an opening for a statewide Outreach Consultant/Teacher position to support children who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing currently covering both the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative and Southeast South-Central Educational Cooperative.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides statewide outreach consultation, assessment services, professional development opportunities and support for children, families, district personnel, and community members to support children who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Provides consultation and technical assistance to families, district personnel and/or service providers.
Provides or recommends resources/materials for families and other providers; collaborates with child's other service providers such as speech therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc. or assists other consultants.
Organizes and leads Cadre meetings for DHH teachers and providers and in the Cooperative area.
Provides professional learning opportunities via parent and professional conferences, school level and educational cooperative presentations.
Organizes, leads, and participates in regional or campus events centered upon an educational theme that is aligned to the State Standards and/or Expanded Core Curriculum.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Kentucky Professional Certificate for Teaching Exceptional Children-Hearing Impaired, Grades Primary Through 12 and/or Communication Disorders or a similar license from anther state.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
A minimum of three years of experience working with students who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment will be given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Kentucky Teacher's Retirement System.
Salary:
Dependent upon certification and experience.
This position is a 187-contract day position.
ASL Job Posting: KSD Outreach Consultant KSB/D Salary ScheduleApplicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.NOTE: This position is eligible to be considered for a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and approved alternative work scheduling. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.Resumes and letters of interest for this position should be directed to: Amy Hislope, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422; E-mail:
amy.hislope@education.ky.gov
This position will remain open until filled.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D