Teacher.Ex Ed Hearing

Metro Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

11d

About The Position

The Teacher, Exceptional Education, Hearing provides support services and direct instruction to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The role serves a diverse caseload of students ages 3 to 22, including students who may have additional disabilities, and works with school staff and families to help students access the curriculum and make academic, communication, and social progress. The teacher provides instruction in auditory skills, speech and language, and self-advocacy; develops and implements compliant IEPs; monitors student progress; and supports transitions between schools and to post-high-school settings. The position also advises school staff, parents, and students on hearing loss and related technology, maintains relevant professional skills and licensure, and completes required district and state training. The position is based at the Support Hub. The stated starting salary is $53,610.04; compensation may depend on education, experience, and other qualifications. The salary reference for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Current Tennessee Department of Education licensure/certification in Education of Students with Hearing Loss.
Knowledge and experience in speech and language development as impacted by hearing loss.
Understanding of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and hearing assistive technology.
Working knowledge of audiograms and audiological evaluations.
Ability to modify curricula to meet students’ needs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of sign language is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide regularly scheduled direct instruction in auditory skill, speech and language, and self-advocacy skills aligned with district standards.
Collaborate with school staff and provide consultation and in-service training on the academic impact of hearing loss, classroom acoustics, hearing aids, Hearing Assistive Technology, and hearing evaluations.
Develop and implement compliant IEPs, assist general and exceptional education teachers and staff, and manage a caseload of diverse learners ages 3 to 22, including students with additional disabilities.
Monitor and evaluate academic progress using formal and informal measures and provide regular progress reports to school staff and parents.
Maintain knowledge of grade-level curriculum requirements and develop strategies with classroom teachers to help students access the curriculum.
Stay current with technological advances; understand and monitor hearing assistive technology and equipment, including personal and district-provided devices; and serve as a resource to staff, parents, and students.
Update skills required for the role, including sign language skills, and maintain licensure.
Complete district- and state-mandated training within required timelines.
Demonstrate knowledge of the differences between IEPs and 504 plans, attend 504 meetings as required, and provide support as specified in those documents.
Foster emotional well-being and social interaction with hearing peers, and provide opportunities for social interaction among peers with hearing loss where possible.
Assist in developing student transition plans, programs, and goals to support transitions between schools and after high school, and to develop vocational skills.
Maintain working knowledge of school and community resources available to students and parents.