Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Teacher
About The Position
This position involves planning and conducting individualized lessons for students with hearing impairments, utilizing various teaching materials and techniques. The role requires demonstrating and modeling strategies for developing listening and communication skills, and educating family members and staff about listening technology. The teacher will also be responsible for collecting data on student progress, attending IEP meetings, assessing academic and auditory skills, and developing/implementing curriculum activities. The ability to work with students across K-12 grades and support an independent study program is essential.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the deaf culture.
- Ability to teach students of grades K-12.
- Ability to work with children of all ages.
- Ability to understand, adopt, and support the independent study program, concepts and their philosophies.
- Ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to make skillful decisions.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate a PC computer, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, copier, FAX, and other office machines.
- BA/BS Degree required.
- Valid California Credential or equivalent to provide instruction to deaf and hard of hearing students.
- Experience working with students with hearing disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Plans and conducts regularly scheduled individualized lessons in the school site utilizing a variety of materials and teaching techniques.
- Demonstrates and models strategies for the development of listening skills and communication skills through interaction with the student.
- Conveys information about types, use, care and benefits of listening technology (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, and cochlear implants) to family members and staff involved with the child.
- Share materials and plans with others.
- Collect and document ongoing data on the student progress toward achieving outcomes and facilitate the accomplishment of the outcomes as stated in the IEP.
- Attends IEP meetings as required.
- Assesses the academic and auditory skill development of pupils, utilizing formal and informal measures as needed.
- Develops and implements curriculum activities that correlate to the students objectives.
- Monitors learning and adjusts teaching strategies and activities accordingly.
- Performs other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
