Literacy Specialist (Teacher) - Deaf School

Schedule: Full-time

Please note: This is an internal only posting.

Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Ohio School for the Deaf is currently seeking a Literacy Specialist. This position:

Provides assessments and reviews data for literacy frequently;

Manages and provides push-in/pull-out services for, coordinates, and reports on Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans;

Provides regular updates on student progress to teachers and families;

Provides push-in and pull-out intervention and teaching as directed/scheduled by principals

Provides some IEP specially designed instruction and reports regularly on progress;

Works collaboratively with ASL Specialist in support and leadership of the Bilingual Grammar Curriculum program;

Attends department meetings, language support meetings, etc. to share updates, tips, and strategies;

Consults with staff on literacy interventions/supports;

Teaches literacy-based classes as needed;

Collaborates with teams as directed by principals to expand impact of literacy programming and recommendations (e.g., parent mentor, communications);

Provides, at minimum, a quarterly update to principals on all student progress;

Participates in professional learning as assigned.

Master's degree in education or related field;

Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level, subject area or special class assignment;

Must demonstrate Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in literacy or reading instruction;

Licensure endorsement for PreK-12 Reading Instruction.

Job Skills: Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting