Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing

NATURE OF WORK

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with hearing impairment, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Required to hold state certification in Hearing Impaired (license code 88088) and designated as "highly qualified."

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops and implements direct special education instruction through an instructional plan to students identified as Deaf/Hard of Hearing which is compatible with the school, district-wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Program (“IEP”)

2. Responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing 

3. Responsible for the implementation of IEPs for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing 

4. Responsible for using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs, as needed.

5. Responsible for completing appropriate diagnostic assessments for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing to evaluate for language development, listening skills, self-advocacy skills etc. 

6. Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ needs, including the adaptation or development of materials.

7. Provide instruction connected to the Extended Content Standards for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing to ensure students are holistically developing all skills needed to become successful in the school setting and the postsecondary setting of their choice.

8. Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports.

9. Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students.

10. Consults with community care-givers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet students’ needs.

MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM RESPONSIBILITIES

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. 

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things. 

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants. 

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, strategic plans, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence. 

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; 

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English. 

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of algebra, descriptive statistics and statistical inference.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. 

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment. 

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. 

Color Discrimination: Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. 

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. 

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.

2. Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

3. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

4. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

5. Ability to use computer network system and software application, as needed.

6. Ability to organize and coordinate work.

7. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

8. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

9. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other contracting in the course of work.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time for ten (10) months

Salary based on state and local salary schedules

DISCLAIMER  

The preceding job description was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.