What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing position at USD #116?
Urbana School District #116
TITLE: Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
LOCATION: District-Wide (based as UMS)
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Student Services and/or their designee
SUPERVISES: Sign Language Interpreter/s
JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students develops IEPs, coordinates and collaborates with general education teachers to develop appropriate educational programs in the general education classroom, provides necessary direct educational services, and schedules and supervises sign language interpreters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Observe the general education settings of students on the caseload and collaborate with teachers to develop optimal acoustics and accommodations for the student to facilitate success.
- Provide in-service to classroom teachers and staff regarding hearing loss and amplification equipment as needed.
- Participate in collaboration meetings as established at the elementary schools or make contact with regular education teachers at the middle and high school levels.
- Frequently evaluate progress by administering formal and informal tests to assess language levels, speechreading, auditory skills, and any other areas related to hearing loss as needed.
- Develop goals and objectives for the IEPs of students with hearing loss
- Implement recommended curricula and instructional strategies; collaborate with special education and regular education staff.
- Provide direct service and/or monitor service to deaf and hard of hearing individuals as determined by their IEPs.
- Communicate with audiologists and medical personnel (Ear, Nose, Throat Physicians, and medical audiologists) for purposes of assessment and ongoing medical care.
- Provide guidance and support to families and students working to understand and cope with hearing loss.
- Attend appropriate building, staff, and other professional meetings.
- Interpret evaluation/progress data for personnel and parents at conferences, annual reviews, and staffings.
- Review student files and update information as appropriate.
- Maintain a schedule that is both responsible and flexible.
- Make every effort to establish and maintain a positive atmosphere in working with the district staff.
- Perform other duties as advised by the Assistant Superintendent for Special Services or principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Illinois Certificate for Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing required, LBS1-Unlimited also preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of classroom experience with deaf and/or hard of hearing students is preferred.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent signing skills
- Highly organized
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Excellent problem-solver
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. There are many opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
- This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
- This is an exempt position.
- Student Contact Days and other days stipulated on the work calendar in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
EVALUATION: To be completed as per PNA by the Executive Director of Student Services or their designee
START DATE: ASAP or School Year 2026-2027
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: February 2026