Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Campbell County School District #1•Gillette, WY

About The Position

Provides direct instruction and support to students eligible for deaf/hard of hearing services, according to the individual education plan (IEP). Manages a caseload of school aged students (K-12). Travels within Campbell County School District (CCSD) to provide services. Maintains professional rapport and communicates effectively (orally and in writing) with district personnel, students, and parents. Provides direct instructional services to school aged students (K-12) according to the students' IEP in the least restrictive environment. Collects data for progress monitoring while using this information to drive instruction. Performs listening checks of various types of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and Digital Modulation Systems (DMS) and Frequency Modulation Systems (FMS), as needed. Works with audiologists and school staff to ensure students with hearing loss have consistent auditory access within the school environment. Provides in-service training that focuses on amplification and students' accommodations for school personnel. Assesses students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and collaborates with school teams regarding Special Education decisions. Enhances knowledge through completion of professional development training. Adheres to deadlines (IEP documents, progress reports, etc.) Stays abreast of current practices related to Education of the Deaf. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of how to assess and teach language development to include grammar, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and auditory skills
Considerable understanding of the process of typical language development
Knowledge of audiograms and the impact of hearing loss on auditory, language, and literacy development
Knowledge of various amplification systems
Knowledge of, and experience in, conducting formal and informal assessments used to evaluate the development of vocabulary, language, and auditory skills for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Ability to interpret formal and informal assessments (in the areas of vocabulary development, language development and auditory development) and use the data in developing IEPs, including goals and objectives, accommodations/modifications, and services
Ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with general education teachers, special education teachers, building level and district level administration, and other stakeholders
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and competent interpersonal skills with team members, staff, teachers, support staff, administration, parents, interpreters, and other community representatives
Hold or be qualified to hold a Wyoming Professional Educator's License in Deaf Education (K-12)
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
Job related experience is required
Bachelor’s degree in job-related area

Responsibilities

Maintains professional rapport and communicates effectively (orally and in writing) with district personnel, students, and parents.
Provides direct instructional services to school aged students (K-12) according to the students' IEP in the least restrictive environment.
Collects data for progress monitoring while using this information to drive instruction.
Performs listening checks of various types of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and Digital Modulation Systems (DMS) and Frequency Modulation Systems (FMS), as needed.
Works with audiologists and school staff to ensure students with hearing loss have consistent auditory access within the school environment.
Provides in-service training that focuses on amplification and students' accommodations for school personnel.
Assesses students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and collaborates with school teams regarding Special Education decisions.
Enhances knowledge through completion of professional development training.
Adheres to deadlines (IEP documents, progress reports, etc.)
Stays abreast of current practices related to Education of the Deaf.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.