What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, Wyoming Indian Schools (District) position at NIEA?
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TITLE: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Instructor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meet Wyoming teaching certification requirements for Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Meet Professional Teaching Standards Board certification in special education, with experience in deaf education.
- Sign language fluency required.
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director/District Superintendent
JOB GOAL: Coordinates and provides a program of services to Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students. Provide in-services and direct consultation to District staff dealing with D/HH students. Assist in child find and identification of services. Provides case management and direct services to students as necessary.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports, interprets and implements Board policies, administrative regulations and directives.
- Coordinates and provides programs for services to Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students.
- Develop a coordinated team effort for service delivery encompassing program staff, District staff, parents and students.
- Provide in-service regarding the educational/social-emotional needs of D/HH students.
- Provide consultation and intervention strategies to staff members and parents of specific students.
- Assist in child find and identification of services, attending all IEP and MDT meetings as deemed necessary.
- Initiate and maintain educational plans for D/HH students, providing direct instructional services as necessary.
- Assist with planning and initiating new program offerings to staff, D/HH students and their hearing peers.
- Prepares and provides program requests for the purchase of recommended supplies, materials,equipment and services.
- Perform any duties that may be assigned by supervisor.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Term Life Insurance
Retirement
Compensation for ongoing education
Additional Compensation for national Board Certification
Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness and Cancellation Programs
Possible district housing - if available