Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

State of North Carolina•FO210037333 EC EL EI Nash, NC

9d•$46,200 - $78,888•Remote

About The Position

The primary purpose of the position is to provide itinerant early intervention services to infants and toddlers eligible to receive special education and related services for hearing loss under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The position serves infants and toddlers ages birth to three years. The position is required to serve infants and toddlers in their homes, childcare settings, and/or other natural environments. This position is remote-based, 12-months and requires up to 80% travel. This position requires access to reliable internet to conduct business using web-based platforms. This position will serve Nash, Pitt and Edgecomb Counties.

Requirements

A qualified candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Deaf Education or related area and valid teaching license in Hearing Impaired or the ability to obtain a valid teaching license.
Minimum requirements include a NC Teaching License in Education of the Hearing Impaired or qualifications to obtain license to teach in NC.

Nice To Haves

non-expired teaching license with a license area of hearing impairment and Birth to Kindergarten
NC Infant-Toddler Credential issued through the Department of Public Health
public special education teaching experience with children with hearing impairments

Responsibilities

Participate in the writing of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with the family and Child Service Coordinator; provide written annual progress reports to the family and participate in the six month and annual reviews of the Individualized Family Service Plan.
Provide developmentally appropriate language development sessions in the child’s natural environment and provide diagnostic teaching according to program protocol for each child and family.
Develop and implement instruction designed to meet the unique needs of each child and family; model techniques for the child’s family and/or primary caregiver; identify, design, utilize and assess instructional materials for each individual child/family.
Administer and interpret results of formal and informal language assessments with each child initially, annually, and at transition to monitor the child’s progress and ensure program accountability. Provide assessment reports to the parents.
Maintain accurate records on services provided to the children, including service notes, Medicaid billing documentation and documentation of progress.
Collaborate with and provide consultation to other providers.