Long-Term Subsitute-Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Long-Term Substitute Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing position. The role involves evaluating students, providing specialized instruction and support, developing and adapting materials, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet the educational needs of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The position requires adherence to program guidelines, compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Deaf Education required.
Valid PA Hearing Impaired PK-12 Certification required.
Reliable transportation required for work-related travel.
Ability to follow all AIU policies and guidelines, maintaining a professional demeanor consistent with the Pennsylvania Professional Code of Conduct.
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151, and NSOR Certificates required prior to an offer (must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Nice To Haves

Sign Language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates students to determine eligibility for services consistent with program intake procedures, ensuring effective coordination of service provisions.
Provides instruction and support for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing by developing and adapting materials to be taught using methods aligned to the students’ abilities, as appropriate to meet the needs of students in their educational programs.
Assists in the development and writing of comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for qualifying students, following required formats and compliance timelines, as well as engaging in IEP team meetings, ensuring services are delivered with the planned intent.
Develops and adheres to students’ schedules, in accordance with documented frequencies, safeguarding compliance with service delivery requirements.
Monitors student progress in and outside of the special education setting, based on data acquired, work output, and observation, producing progress reports consistent with program guidelines and timelines.
Provides services utilizing best practices, evidence-based research and appropriate materials, in order to deliver programming that maximizes student growth and development potential in targeted areas.
Maintains accurate student records, documentation and billing, utilizing specified systems per program guidelines with adherence to required timelines, ensuring the effective management of student caseloads.
Collaborates with school and administrative personnel, addressing accommodations and adaptations in the regular education settings, in order to meet students’ needs.
Troubleshoots Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) in collaboration with the Educational Audiologists to address issues regarding audiology matters.
Collaborates with the educational interpreter with regularity regarding matters concerning communication access.
Maintains student confidentiality by protecting client data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy, safeguarding students, the intermediate unit, and the local education agencies (LEAs) with whom the program contracts.
Communicate with the administrative team, in a timely, proactive and regular manner, regarding LEA needs and specific student concerns for the benefit of the program's efficient operations.