Teacher, Itinerant Special Education Hearing

DPS•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Itinerant Special Education Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides direct instruction to students with hearing loss or auditory difficulties in settings that provide a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the regular classroom. Creates and makes available to students an environment where their language needs are central and essential to a free and appropriate education.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismiss systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with and supports the needs of students, staff, and families by fostering an understanding of hearing loss
Implements instructional strategies emphasizing speech development and auditory training; provides a continuum of evidence-based intervention strategies and services to improve students' auditory access, communication abilities, and academic achievement
Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and interests
Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments; develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified students
Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
Monitors, supervises, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
Assists hearing disabled students with use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and/or assistive listening technology in collaboration with District audiologists; maintains assistive listening devices and troubleshoots when problems occur
Mentors educational interpreters and tutor-note takers and assists in hiring, supervising, and evaluating educational interpreters and tutor-note takers
Evaluates the impact hearing loss has in the educational setting through the use of appropriate assessments; interprets audiometric results
May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.