Post Baccalaureate Teacher of the Deaf Apprentice

Bucks County • Doylestown, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Baccalaureate Teacher of the Deaf Apprentice will receive specialized training over a period of 24 months, including the Extended School Year (ESY) schedule. The apprentice will undergo training in various work experiences, sit for two praxis exams, and complete a semester of student teaching at the commencement of the training. The apprentice will obtain Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification and First Aid/CPR certification. They will also complete 27-45 graduate credits at Pennsylvania West University to obtain the Special Education – Hearing Impaired PK-12 certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Under the direct supervision of an assigned mentor teacher, the apprentice will develop the skills to assess, plan, and deliver educational services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in various settings. This includes supporting students in language and communication, listening skills, amplification and assistive technology, academic instruction, self-advocacy, and social-emotional development, while learning state and federal special education regulations and best practices. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field required.
• Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

Responsibilities

• Commit to regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.
• Observe and participate in the delivery of evidence-based instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of educational settings.
• Assist with planning and implementing instructional activities aligned with IEP goals and Pennsylvania academic standards.
• Learn to assess student needs through formal and informal assessment measures.
• Collect, organize, and analyze student performance data for progress monitoring.
• Assist with development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Gain experience supporting students' language, communication, listening, academic, social-emotional, and self-advocacy skills.
• Learn the appropriate use of hearing technology, assistive listening devices, classroom accommodations, and communication supports.
• Collaborate with families, multidisciplinary teams, school district personnel, educational audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other related service providers.
• Learn to serve as a liaison regarding the educational implications of hearing loss and available educational supports.
• Adapt instructional materials and classroom environments to meet the communication and learning needs of students.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional practices appropriate for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Maintain instructional materials, technology, and classroom resources.
• Follow school-wide positive behavior supports and individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all federal, state, and Bucks IU policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students throughout the instructional day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level