Itinerant Teacher (25-26 SY) - Deaf Education

Irving ISD•Irving, TX

About The Position

Itinerant Teachers specialize in the education, communication and auditory skills development of deaf and hard of hearing individuals, age birth to 21 years. Services are provided in the individual’s school, home, or alternate setting. Itinerant teachers also work with families and educational teams to ensure success in the educational environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required deaf education endorsements
Passing score for the TASC sign proficiency test or equivalent skills
Knowledge of deafness and how it impacts child development
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and IEP goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of ECI and IFSP procedures
Consultation skills and collaboration skills
Knowledge of assistive technology (FM systems, cochlear implants, hearing aids)
Ability to read and interpret testing results (for example audiograms)
Ability to read and administer communication assessments
Knowledge of sign systems such as ASL and SEE
Experience in working with families and young children who are sensory impaired or multiply disabled.
Have successful teaching and/or student teaching experience in the area of deaf education
Possess an in-depth understanding of effective instructional strategies
Have an understanding of and compassion for children with various learning styles
Possess an understanding of computer functions and various technology as it relates to instruction
Demonstrate effective communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years as deaf education teacher and/or parent advisor preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with families and child care providers to provide quality specialized instructional program to students with hearing impairment.
Collaborate with ECI providers to plan appropriate services and assessments
Utilize knowledge of infant/toddler development to assist families and to create appropriate early learning environments
Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodations/modifications for individual needs of students assigned.
Attend trainings for Parent Advisors to stay current on deaf/hard of hearing laws, regulations, and techniques.
Participate in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and assist with identified evaluations for child and family.
Assist families in understanding nature and degree of child’s sensory impairment and the impact of the impairment on child’s development.
Coordinate with other involved agencies/therapists and attend appropriate meetings as directed.
Write and submit developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans.
Maintain working files and confidentiality of all records and information pertaining to families.
Submit all needed paperwork to in a timely fashion and maintain permanent files.
Regular attendance; must be willing and able to report to work at the designated work site on a regular daily basis according to established work schedule.
Prepare, attend, and participate in Admission Review and Dismissal Meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.