POSITION: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The teacher of the deaf / hard of hearing provides direct services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the student’s preferred language and communication mode. They will conduct evaluations to determine educational needs, provide Hearing Assistive Technology, participate in meetings and collaborate with other educational staff to enable the student to access the curriculum. 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education license as an Intervention Specialist - Hearing Impaired PK-12, Education of the Handicapped – Hearing Handicapped K-12, or the ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and accessible to a personal insured vehicle during work hours. Must provide own transportation to and from multiple locations daily.
• Proficient use of Hearing Assistive Technology.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office applications, email applications, and IEP program software.
• Willingness/ability to work as a team member.
• Good organizational/communication skills, ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-through skills.
• History of good job attendance.
• Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable diseases.

 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Provide direct services including assessment, evaluation and intervention to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the student’s preferred language and communication mode. 
• Conduct a variety of formal and informal evaluations to determine educational needs and how the hearing loss impacts learning.
• Provide interventions and direct specialized instruction in curricular or academic areas where a student is struggling, using methods and strategies that have been proven to assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing. 
• Provide instruction and support in self-advocacy to enable students to advocate for their needs with peers, school personnel and other communication partners.
• Participate in collaborative consultation with teams of professionals who serve students who are deaf or hard of hearing to identify appropriate strategies, accommodations and modifications to most effectively enable the student to access the curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with IEP teams to monitor the educational impact of hearing loss.
• Comply with ETR and IEP timelines and guidelines according to Ohio’s Operating Standards. 
• Collect data, monitor and report progress toward meeting IEP goals. Must effectively summarize and provide meaningful information to the IEP team.
• Basic troubleshooting and listening checks (in collaboration with the educational audiologist) to monitor functioning of hearing assistive technology.
• Prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to grade level of students, utilizing visual media, such as computer, films, television and charts.
• Confers with IEP team to develop individual educational program.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times including communication with staff and families and being on time for scheduled meetings.
• Encourages students to participate in verbal communication classroom learning experiences to ensure their comprehension of subject matter, development of social skills and ability to communicate in situations encountered in daily living.
• To comply with policies and procedures.
• To perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

 
 
 
OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: 

• To serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• To help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

 
 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of: Board policies and procedures, building policies and procedures, and state and federal reporting.
• Ability to: Interpret policies and procedures, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and maintain files and reports, collect data, schedule, and lift moderate amounts of weight. Work successfully in a culturally diverse environment.
• Skilled in: Basic math, English and communications.

 
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: 
Computer, copier, fax, telephone and other customary office equipment.
 
 
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 
Occasional: Exposure to unruly children/adults, blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Exposure to inclement weather or driving conditions.
 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. 
 
 
EVALUATION:
 
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.
 
 
STARTING DATE: August 2024
SALARY: Based upon the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule
BENEFITS: Excellent benefit package offered to all full time employees
WORK YEAR: Full Time – Part Time positions available
DEADLINE: Until filled
APPLY TO:Apply by clicking here: bcesc.org
 
The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.