Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
Ampersand Therapy•Decatur, AL
•$35 - $42•Onsite
About The Position
Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time Teacher for the Hearing Impaired for a school setting in Decatur, AL. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in student success by empowering students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing through specialized instruction, collaboration, and support that drives academic success, communication growth, and independence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Must hold appropriate Alabama Special Education Certification in the area of Hearing Impaired and meet all requirements deemed by the ALSDE.
- Knowledge of hearing impairments, language development, and instructional strategies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) preferred.
- Experience working with students with hearing loss in a school setting preferred, not required.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the provision of a free and appropriate public education to students with hearing impairments.
- Provide necessary services for hard-of-hearing or deaf students, including remedial/tutorial instruction in academic, behavioral, or functional skills areas.
- Consult with general and/or special educators regarding methods and materials, teaching of sign language, recommendation of appropriate assistive technology, and general maintenance of assistive technology devices or equipment (e.g., to check the proper functioning of hearing aids, auditory trainers, etc.).
- Administer standardized, norm-referenced, or criterion-referenced tests for IEP and eligibility purposes.
- Participate in the Referral, Eligibility, and IEP committees to reach legally sound conclusions.
- Be aware of and implement current eligibility criteria for hearing impaired students, under both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Complete all required paperwork correctly within the state or system established timelines.
- Communicate with and coordinate services with other agencies.
- Write and implement IEPs.
- Keep parents informed and work cooperatively with parents regarding the education of their child.
- Provide any other services, perform other tasks, and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or special education director.
Benefits
- Competitive pay (Up to $35-42/hour)
- Steady school-year schedule
- W-2 employment with liability insurance included
- Healthcare benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
- Mileage stipend between sites
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
