(1) Special Education Certification, Art education, visual art education and classroom experience or equivalent
(2) Master?s degree in Deaf Education, preferred
(3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; Special Needs AND
(4) The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each position as determined by SMSD OR The willingness to train toward successful completion of a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each position as determined by SMSD. ASL classes, training provided.
NOTE: The school may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary?s School for the Deaf.