Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualifed candidates for the position of teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Special Education Department.  The teacher will report to the campus principal/special education coordinator and will be responsible for the instructional program associated with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing classroom.  The appointee will work closely with students, classroom teachers, parents, special education personnel and other campus members.

Qualifications:  The Teacher will have a valid Texas teaching certificate in the designated field.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

__have successful teaching and/or student teaching experience in the area of deaf education

__possess an in-depth understanding of effective instructional strategies

__have an understanding of and compassion for children with various learning styles

__demonstrate a high level of proficiency in sign language

__possess an understanding of computer functions and values technology as it relates to instruction

__appreciate, understand, and value multicultural and ethnic diversity

__demonstrate effective communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary:  Pay Range:  Teacher Salary; 187 day contract

Employment begins:  To be determined 

All interested parties should go to the MISD website to apply and upload a resume and letter of interest.

Applications due by:  Until all position filled

The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law.