The Superintendent will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the Board of Trustees, various government agencies, and the public to ensure tight alignment of Lexington’s operations with Lexington’s mission and vision. This position reports directly to the Board of Trustees on such matters as prescribed by the By-Laws of Lexington School and Center for the Deaf and on matters of special instructions as may be given by the Board of Trustees through its Co-Presidents.

The Superintendent is charged with providing strong leadership and managing/supervising multiple functions including but not limited to education instruction, enrollment, advocacy, policy development, and outreach with responsibility of providing quarterly reports to the Board of Trustees at Board meetings.

Leadership staff reporting to the Superintendent include the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS), the Director of Student and Family Engagement (SAFE), and the School Leadership Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ORGANIZATION-WIDE

Serve as the school’s visionary and strategic leader, anticipating and analyzing trends in deaf education and family services.

Act as the chief liaison with other 4201 schools, the 4201 Association, NYSED, and the public.

Develop and implement strategic plans to expand and enhance Lexington School programs, aligning with the Mission Statement.

Strengthen Lexington’s reputation as a leader in deaf and hard-of-hearing education at local, state, and national levels.

Serve as a liaison with educational and labor counsels.

Preserve current programming excellence while developing long-term plans to expand and market the school’s mission and vision.

Collaborate with executive leadership to develop personnel practices and policies not covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Board consideration.

Work with the CFO and Board’s Finance Committee to prepare and administer the school’s annual budget, ensuring financial stability.

Foster relationships between the School, the Center, government agencies, and the public.

Represent Lexington School externally to develop key relationships, build philanthropic support, and create revenue and program opportunities.

SCHOOL

Provide creative thinking, educational expertise, and leadership to enhance and expand Lexington School’s academic programs and curriculum.

Develop and implement annual and long-term programmatic and operational goals and objectives for the school.

Measure and evaluate the achievement of these goals and objectives.

Foster and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Lexington School Teacher Association.

Collaborate with the CEO and Director of Human Resources to negotiate the CBA with legal counsel assistance.

Develop and oversee the school’s public relations programs and activities.

Welcome and orient VIPs to the school.

RELATIONS WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Coordinate and administer Board activities as requested.

Collaborate with the Board and staff to reorganize the organizational structure as needed for growth and success.

Ensure compliance with Board policies, directives, and applicable laws and regulations.

Formulate and recommend policy changes for Board consideration.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursue personal and professional growth through participation in programs related to management, business, communication, governmental programs, and trends in deaf education and related fields.

Under the supervision of the WSD Principal, the Curriculum Coordinator/Instructional Coach is responsible for providing staff with support, including training and resources, in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, curriculum differentiation, and staff development to support high-quality instruction, aligning curriculum to standards, and improving student achievement and outcomes. This position supervises all related service providers (i.e., OT, PT, SLP) and educational assistants.

This position is in classification Teacher Supervisor. Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $38.00 – $41.13 per hour (approximately $79,040 – $85,550 per year). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 81, range 03. A one-year probationary period will be required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

A TB screen will be required prior to start.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Administrator with the Department of Public Instruction (e.g., Principal, District Administrator, Director of Instruction, Director of Special Education and Pupil Services, or Reading Specialist license). In order to be eligible for one of these licenses, a candidate must meet all of the requirements laid out in PI 34.065, which includes having a Master’s Degree.

A selected candidate who does not already possess an Administrator license must:

Be eligible for and apply for a Tier I, 1-year administrator license within 6 months of their start date.
Make consistent progress toward completing their approved preparation program. The program must be completed within 2 years, as this license is valid for 1-year and may only be renewed once.

This is a full-time, year-round position.

Candidates must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) upon hire and receive an American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) score of 3 by the end of the probationary period.

The position is headquartered at the WI School for the Deaf located at 309 West Walworth Avenue in Delavan, WI. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee’s headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

Qualifications
Please address the following in your resume and letter of qualifications.

A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with all the below:

Providing staff training on educational curriculum (i.e., materials, design, methodologies, etc.).
Supporting teachers in developing goals for an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Teaching students who are deaf in a K-12 educational setting.

In addition, candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Administrator with the Department of Public Instruction (e.g., Principal, District Administrator, Director of Instruction, Director of Special Education and Pupil Services, or Reading Specialist license).

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:

Coordinating or implementing American Sign Language K-12 standards or curriculum.
Coordinating more than one of the Expanded Core Curriculum standards (i.e., social skills, independent living, recreation and leisure, career education, assistive technology, sensory efficiency skills and self-determination).

The Center Director oversees the comprehensive management of the WI Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH), which serves a statewide educational resource dedicated to supporting Wisconsin children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind. This leadership role involves collaboration with the DPI Special Education Team and other divisions to align efforts and provide mutual support in shared initiatives. Actively engaged in the vibrant culture of the residential school and statewide Outreach program, the director builds meaningful connections with the local and national Deaf communities. By fostering strong partnerships with educators and various teams, the director ensures the delivery of exceptional resources and support, ultimately enhancing the educational and social experiences of deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind students throughout Wisconsin.

This position is in classification Education Administration Director. Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $50.00 – $56.00 per hour (approximately $104,000 – $116,480 per year). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 81, range 01. A two-year career executive probationary period will be required.

This position is eligible for an additional $1.00 per hour add-on for fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) following acceptable results of fluency testing. Moving expense reimbursement may be offered to eligible candidates.

A TB screen will be required prior to start.

This position is located on the beautiful WI School for the Deaf campus located at 309 West Walworth Avenue in Delavan, WI. This position includes some travel, both in-state and out-of-state, up to about six times per year.

Candidates must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) upon hire. An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating level of at least 3+ by the end of probation is required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications
Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.
A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with all the below:

Developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deafblind students in an educational setting.
Managing budget and operations of a school, day care, outreach, or similar program (e.g., overseeing facilities, working with leadership team on structures/processes, prioritizing or assessing programs, etc., such as functioning in roles like superintendent, administrator, or similar).
Providing leadership (e.g., building team rapport, enhancing staff morale, leading initiatives, developing relationships with external partners, establishing strategic plans, etc.).
Licensure or eligibility for licensure by the WI Department of Public Instruction as a K-12 Principal (5051), Director of Special Education and Pupil Services (5080), or District Administrator (5003).

Well-qualified applicants will also have:

Experience ensuring compliance with state or federal special education legislation.
Experience administering special education programs for children who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deafblind.
Experience utilizing data to measure and analyze outcomes of educational programs.
Experience fostering equity and inclusion, creating a culture that respects, values and empowers everyone and emphasizes engagement and collaboration.

Non-Tenure Track Faculty
9250BR
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Science and Mathematics

The NTID Science and Mathematics Department at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is now accepting applications for a Non-Tenure Track Faculty Lecturer position.
The candidate will:

• Provide direct instruction to deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in associate-level mathematics courses

• Provide tutoring support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in baccalaureate-level mathematics courses

• Already be proficient in American Sign Language as determined by the college sign language proficiency rating system and will use ASL to instruct/tutor students

• Fulfill other faculty expectations including those related to service, communication, and diversity.

Required Minimum Education Level: MS, MA

Application Documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

For a full detail description: Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5794444

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: This position reports to the supervisor of the Employability Center/ Bridges to Life program and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction to middle school, high school and transition-aged (18-21) students who are Deaf and who may have additional disabilities. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and other related benchmarks in establishing transition instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards and benchmarks, in a safe and civil school environment. Works with community employers to provide hands-on transition experiences within a variety of work sites.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides instructional services to middle school, high school, and transition-aged (18-21) students in the areas of workforce readiness, independent living skills, post-secondary education and training, and other assigned content areas to include, but not limited to, on and off campus job placements, career awareness and exploration, family and consumer sciences, career counseling, college enrollment, daily/independent living skills, financial literacy and budgeting, and the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to developing students’ independent living skills, college and career readiness skills, and the implementation of students’ IEPs.
Serves as liaison between the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) and other agencies/educational programs as needed; e.g., Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the Resource Exchange (TRE), Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWC), the Independence Center (IC), local school districts, and other appropriate agencies.
Provides support to other CSDB departments in the provision of transition instruction and services, curricula, assessment, and related activities.
Develops and maintains relationships with community job sites and business partnerships utilized for student employment and services.
Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares syllabi, curriculum maps, unit plans, and lesson plans; adapts instructional materials to meet individual student needs; develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the supervisor of the Employability Center? Bridges to Life program; maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management; keeps students on task and engaged in learning; performs formative and summative assessments; performs regular progress monitoring of students’ skill attainment and effectiveness of instruction; etc.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of instructional best practices, task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices relative to students served, parent relations, and collaboration and teamwork.
Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and work activities.
Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students and completes related tasks. ? Coordinates effectively with other program service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
Positively serves as a team member in the Employability Center, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, and school and instructional meetings as required.
Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
Participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
Transports students to and from off-campus work placements, field trips and work-related appointments.
Ensures safety of students at all times.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards­based mathematics instruction and other assigned electives instruction to 6-l 2th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS
• Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
• Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of Bi-Lingual education.
• Organizes the classroom for collaborative group work.
• Works in co-teaching teams with others.
• Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student.
• Understands and supports students’ social-emotional development.
• Serves as a Student Advocate for assigned students.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
• Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
• Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
• Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards­ based ASL instruction to PreK-5th grade learners who are Deaf/hard of hearing in conjunction with ASL standards and Colorado Academic Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that Monitor learners progress, in a safe and civil school environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS
• Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive learning environment utilizing positive behavior support strategies, keeps learners on task and engaged.
• Supports ASL Bi-Lingual Specialist Coach in the development and implementation of individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for identified learners in PreK-5th grade.
•Collaborates with the Secondary American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher in the development/implementation of best practices in the instruction of American Sign Language and identification of curriculum, interventions, and other instructional materials/ resources for students in grades PreK through transition.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the development and use of accommodations for learners who are Deaf/ hard-of-hearing, and further, in the areas of: task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization I planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
•Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
•Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
•Organizes the instructional environment for collaborative group work.
•Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
•Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to language and literacy development for each learner.
•Understands and supports learners’ social-emotional development.
•Collaborates effectively with other staff (especially ASL Bi-Lingual Specialist and other ASL Teacher Coach) in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
•Positively serves as a team member int eh School for the Deaf, and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
•Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
•Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
•Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards- based instruction to K-6th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of Bi-Lingual education.
Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of literacy intervention strategies.
Organizes the classroom for collaborative group work.
Works in co-teaching teams with others.
Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student.
Understands and supports students’ social-emotional development.
Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students to include responsibility for developing, implementing, and progress monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as facilitating IEP meetings.
Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.