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Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Job Announcement
Educational Director
Location: Jean Massieu School of the Deaf
Salt Lake City, UT
Job Description
The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is seeking a visionary and dynamic individual to join USDB as the Educational Director at Jean Massieu School of the Deaf located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position reports to the Associate Superintendent of the School for the Deaf.
Principal Duties
Educational Director Responsibilities:
- Maintain the integrity of curricula that meet the needs and interests of the students within the division.
- Prepares a budget and determines the allocation of funds for staff, supplies, and equipment.
- Supervise subordinate employees including professional level teachers.
- Provide professional support to USDB by attending IEP meetings in an administrative capacity with full authority to provide approval and commit USDB resources to the IEP.
- Represent the school in dealing with students, parents, and teachers of students.
- Participate as a member of the Utah School for the Deaf administrative team.
- Assist teachers and students to seamlessly integrate technology and other personalized learning strategies into their daily teaching and learning practices.
- Deliver professional development to staff in a differentiated manner in an effort to foster self-reliance in developing the skills and resources for positive student outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position will:
- have a degree in deaf education and experience as a teacher of the deaf.
- have a degree in educational leadership
- have a 3 or better ASLPI rating.
- be teachable and possess a willingness to learn and grow.
- understand the workings of a budget and demonstrate wisdom in managing a budget.
- be adept at handling and managing a variety of student behaviors.
- have an in-depth understanding of LRBI and IDEA, as well as a thorough understanding of State Code, Board Rule, and how each applies to USDB and the students we serve.
- be an excellent manager of time and have the ability to utilize a variety of technologies to deliver instruction.
- reflect professional behavior in all activities.
- have excellent written communication and deal well with others, including parents, teachers, and students.
Compensation
$32.32 – $70.00 per hour. This position is eligible for a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, paid leave to include annual, sick, and holiday pay, and other valuable benefits. This is a full-time, year-round appointed position.
Application Process
Those interested in this position may apply by submitting a letter specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this
announcement, a current resume, transcripts, copy of teaching license, and a list of 3 or more professional references. Please
send all application materials to:
Melanie Butters, Human Resource Analyst
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
742 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, UT 84404
801-629-4726
email: melanieb@usdb.org
website: www.usdb.org
Or you can register and submit an electronic application and resume on the Utah State Jobs website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/jobs/3002220/director-educational-programs-usdb/apply?keywords=director%20educational&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
The recruitment is open until filled.
The State of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. Reasonable accommodations provided to known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, contact the Dept. of Human Resource Mgmt. at 801-538-3025