What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESY 2026 Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, All Programs position at Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide)?
Job Title: ESY 2026- Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, All programs
POSITION OVERVIEW
Provide consultation and direct services to meet the educational needs of hearing impaired students in PreK, K-8, High School and/or Post-Secondary/Transition programs who require an Extended School Year (ESY), per their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of language development and language
refinement needed by hearing impaired children
- Review available medical/audiological/educational information pertaining to the students’ needs
- Make contact with parents of students to schedule appointments as needed
- Provide direct service pursuant to students’ IEP goals
- Communicate with student’s team of ESY educators as appropriate
- Monitor the condition and use of appropriate amplification equipment for each student
- Provide basic training and troubleshooting to students and teachers on individual and/ or classroom amplification systems used by students.
- Collect data to document student maintenance of skills during the ESY program
- Prepare ESY progress reports based on data collection
- Collaborate and consult with ESY staff members to provide strategies to adapt or modify learning tasks as appropriate
QUALIFICATIONS
- MA DESE Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing licensure required
- Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
SCHEDULE:
- July 6, 2026 - July 30. 2026
- All staff report for a full day on July 6th for orientation and classroom set-up. Students begin on July 7th
- Additional 30 minutes per work day for planning
- Total weekly hours, sites and schedule are dependent on caseload; Specific teacher schedule will be arranged with ESY Coordinators and will encompass direct service time, hearing equipment setup and/or troubleshooting time, and travel between sites
- Teacher may submit up to 5.5 additional hours via timesheet between July 10th and August 12th for writing student progress reports.
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.