Teacher, 2026 Summer School (Extended School Year)

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

Teacher: Extended School Year (Summer School)

Summer, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled

UPDATED: 05/04/2026

POSTED: 05/04/2026

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) maintains written Job Descriptions for most jobs. The Job Description is a guide to the basic and essential functions of each job; it is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. These Descriptions are revised to meet the changing needs of ASD at the sole discretion of the executive leadership team, and/or in accordance with guidelines and standards set for an approved private special education program.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Extended School Year (Summer School) Teacher

Department: Core (our traditional school program) and PACES (our behavioral school program)

Supervisor: Director of Education/Principal

Description: Summer 2026; See Below for ESY Dates; Seasonal; Not Benefits Eligible

Union Status: Non-Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union)

DATES and WORKING HOURS:

June 17: ESY Teacher Orientation

June 22 – August 3: PACES ESY

July 6 – July 24: CORE ESY

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the departmental principal, instructs Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

PRIMARY DUTIES

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Proficient with planning and preparing effective lesson plans and integrated units.
• Ability to differentiate instructional methods and assessments for students.
• Ability to ensure a safe and supportive place to learn with clear routines and expectations.
• Ability to manage student behavior; ability to anticipate potential issues and redirect or de-escalate behavior
• Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf or Special Education, and appropriate State of CT Teacher Certification; (057 and/or 065) preferred.
• Ability or willingness to learn to communicate effectively using American Sign Language (ASL). ASLPI rated preferred.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.