Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing - 2026-2027

Corsicana ISD•Corsicana, TX

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Provide auditorially impaired students with a language-rich environment designed to build an individual intact language system. Create activities for developing skills in speech, speech reading, and auditory training. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curriculum and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for assignment as a certified teacher of the deaf
Knowledge of language development skills
Appropriate sign language skills for instructional purposes and/or auditory skills required to achieve the goals of the assigned position
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plans (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Ability to communicate with hearing impaired individuals
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned
Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development students
Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP
Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students
Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents
Perform all other related duties as assigned in a timely manner