Marquette Alger Resa-posted about 1 year ago
$89,000 - $97,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Lansing, MI

The Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) will support statewide outreach activities to address the needs of Michigan students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, along with their educators, administrators, and families. This role involves both remote and in-person work, focusing on collaboration with schools and families to enhance educational outcomes for DHH students.

  • Collect, review, and analyze data related to DHH needs in Michigan
  • Develop strategies to support DHH needs statewide
  • Coordinate/organize workshops, conferences, and events in response to needs assessments and evidence-based practices
  • Support and consult with districts and parents related to DHH educational issues
  • Collaborate with and act as liaison to MDE offices, outside agencies, and stakeholders regarding DHH needs
  • Identify additional statewide DHH needs
  • Keep Michigan Department of Education and Low Incidence Outreach/DHH web pages up-to-date
  • Provide or arrange for presentations as needed/requested
  • Serve as a liaison for state and national DHH organizations
  • Contribute and work as a team member of the Low Incidence Outreach team
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Possess a valid Michigan Teaching certificate with an SL endorsement (DHH), or equivalent
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience as a teacher or teacher consultant of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State of Michigan laws, regulations, and rules in Special Education
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DHH resources
  • Experience supporting families and schools using evidence-based philosophies, approaches, and languages for DHH students
  • Demonstrated knowledge of hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT)
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate using American Sign Language
  • Experience in collaboration/outreach with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels with parents, school administrators, teachers, and staff members
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology
  • Demonstrated ability to work/contribute as a team member
  • Health insurance package
  • Michigan school employees' retirement benefits
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