EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COLORADO SCHOOL for the DEAF and the BLIND
December 2008

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST (Speech-Language)
School for the Deaf, Birth to 21

MISSION STATEMENT
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind is the center of excellence
for specialized, statewide, high-quality, educational services supporting
data-driven decisions that are best for each individual.

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities. Interested persons are invited to visit CSDB's website at…. http://www.csdb.org, where the official job announcement for Communication Specialist may be found in its entirety, including major duties/responsibilities, under non-classified employment. Position is open until filled.

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION
This position reports to the Director of Special Education, and is responsible for providing speech language instruction to elementary, middle school, high school and/or transition students who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's Degree in Speech Language or closely related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Deaf Education.
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate special services licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed in Speech Language / Audiology.
• Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the ADVANCED skill level, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool, and according to school policy.

Terms of Employment: Full-time. The annual employment contract shall be based on the standard number of working days in the academic year (currently 185 days, August to June), beginning immediately, or with the 2009/2010 school year. Base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule, and based on appropriate education and experience. Excellent benefits.

Interested persons are invited to send a letter of interest, current resume, completed Employment Application (including salary history and references), recent letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, and a copy of current special services certification to:

ATTN: Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax)
E-mail: clutz@csdb.org or JVigne@csdb.org

CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER