(Anticipated) Full-Time Educational Consultant: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 • Harrisburg, PA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide training and technical assistance to school districts, intermediate units, and agencies throughout the central region of Pennsylvania supporting the teachers and students within the Deaf and Hard or Hearing catchment. Provide support and content expertise to Bureau of Special Education (BSE)/PaTTAN Initiative efforts in the implementation of school district/school improvement strategies, on-site guided practice. Provide leadership in the development of professional education initiatives that addresses instructional practices of proven effectiveness for students with low incidence disabilities, including students with disabilities who are English Language Learners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Sign Language Interpretation, Deaf Studies, or other closely related field.
• Experience teaching or working with students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing (including sign language users and listening/spoken language users).
• Experience providing technical assistance or professional development to staff working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Broad knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and public policy regarding special education services (IDEA and Chapter 14).
• Strong oral presentation skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Work experience in state, IU, and school district organizations.
• Ability to work with varied constituencies and multiple demands.
• Valid PA driver's license.
• Fluency with sign language/ASL.
• Familiarity with assistive technology used by students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Ability to provide information and support for communication needs of students in an unbiased manner.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree.
• National Interpreter Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and technical assistance to school districts, intermediate units, and agencies supporting teachers and students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• Offer support and content expertise to Bureau of Special Education (BSE)/PaTTAN Initiative efforts in implementing school district/school improvement strategies and on-site guided practice.
• Lead the development of professional education initiatives focused on instructional practices for students with low incidence disabilities, including English Language Learners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager