Hearing Impaired Teacher

Hawkins County Board of Education•Rogersville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hearing Impaired Teacher will work with students to provide needed support and resources to facilitate communication within the school setting.

Requirements

Valid Tennessee Teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement

Responsibilities

Works directly with students using manual communication (sign language) to interpret in the education setting
Provides interpretation between spoken and manual communication as needed
Interprets spoken material into sign language for understanding of deaf as needed
Interprets sign language of deaf into oral or written language for hearing individuals or others not conversant in sign language
Works directly and in consultation with regular educators, special educators, and peers in providing special interpretive assistance and/or instruction
Works in coordination with the deaf interpreter and speech/language teacher in establishing and making progress toward Individualized Educational Program goals
Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the deaf education program in conjunction with the regular classroom teacher or special education teacher
Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students
Utilizes special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment
Orders and manages materials and supplies
Maintains necessary records as prescribed by the LEA as well as state and federal mandates, while maintaining confidentiality at all times
Facilitates and/or attends IEP-Team meetings and the implementation of IEPs
Administers, scores and interprets achievement tests and other pertinent testing data
Facilitates the referral-testing process
Acts as a consultant/resource person
Performs other work related duties as assigned by the Special Education Director and/or Assistant Special Education Supervisor