Accessibility & Hearing Support Educator!
About The Position
Now Hiring a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) to support students across elementary, middle, and high school levels in Alabama for the 2025â2026 academic year. This school-based role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about accessibility, inclusive instruction, and empowering students with hearing differences to thrive academically and socially. In this position, you will provide specialized instruction and communication support tailored to each studentâs individual needs. You will work collaboratively with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to ensure students have full access to the curriculum and the tools needed for success. Your work will help foster independence, confidence, and meaningful engagement in the classroom. In this role, you will develop, implement, and oversee Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while providing direct instruction through appropriate communication methods and accommodations tailored to each studentâs needs. You will adapt curriculum and instructional materials to ensure accessibility, conduct assessments, and monitor student progress to guide effective instructional planning. You will also support clear and meaningful communication among students, families, and school teams, while offering consultation and training to educators and staff to strengthen services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates should hold a bachelorâs or masterâs degree in Deaf Education or a related field
- Possess a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement, or be eligible to obtain one
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is strongly preferred, along with demonstrated strengths in collaboration, communication, and instructional planning.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Provide direct instruction through appropriate communication methods and accommodations tailored to each studentâs needs
- Adapt curriculum and instructional materials to ensure accessibility
- Conduct assessments and monitor student progress to guide effective instructional planning
- Support clear and meaningful communication among students, families, and school teams
- Offer consultation and training to educators and staff to strengthen services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing
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Job Type
Full-time
