Reports to: Denton Regional Day School for the Deaf Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Family: TeacherHiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Provide direct instructional intervention and consultation to facilitate the educational progress of students identified as Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) who are served by their home district. Will serve as the DHH Specialist for IEP meetings for campuses assigned. Will travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Sign Language Proficiency
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification
• SKI HI certification preferred for Parent/Infant Advisor

Experience

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience with children who are deaf/hard of hearing

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) process
• Knowledge of Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) and other related equipment
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborates with students, parents, teachers, and staff members to develop the IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned within the RDSPD region.
• Assist in follow-up of referrals of students who have a known or suspected hearing loss.
• Participate in IEP meetings on a regular basis.
• Provide instruction to students, birth-21 years, as determined by the ARD/IFSP committee.
• Develop and implement lesson plans as appropriate for direct instructional services.
• Conduct Hearing Assistive Technology and Functional Listening Assessments.
• Participate in other assessments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, testing, diagnostic status, and personal issues.
• Assist schools in the RDSPD service area serving students who are DHH in their home school or district through consultation and/or direct services.
• Provide teacher in-service training on deafness and best practices when serving students who are DHH for general education teachers.
• Uses acceptable total communication skills to present information accurately and clearly per student needs.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committee meetings, and work sessions as required by the RDSPD supervisor.
• Exhibits professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Promotes professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities, and membership in professional organizations.
• Attends various trainings to learn new skills required per assignment.
• Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.
• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the RDSPD Supervisor.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, district philosophy, and board policies and presents subject matter according to established guidelines.
• Keeps informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Complete all required documentation using the district adopted data management systems.
• SHARS/Medicaid duties, as assigned by the department, which includes the submission of services in the district’s adopted electronic system.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]; hearing aids, assisted listening devices

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and regionwide travel, and occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER