Deaf or Hard of Hearing Teacher

Deaf or Hard of Hearing Teacher
District-Wide
2023-24 School Year

Purpose: Responsible for developing and providing specialized, research-based instruction to meet the unique needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Also responsible for evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional objectives and following state mandated due process procedures and functions. The students range in age from birth through 21 and may have only a hearing impairment or additional disabilities.
 
Responsible To: Director and Coordinators of Special Education

Duties/Responsibilities:

•  Provide instruction and support in curriculum areas, making appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
•  Consult with audiologist on interpretation of hearing/audiological medical reports as they relate to educational environments. Consult with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations, modification, and test   administration.
•  Conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations.
•  Write and implement individual student goals and objectives and evaluate student performance according to the goals and objectives on Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
•  Provide direction, supervision, and evaluative feedback of paraprofessionals as directed.
•  Maintain required student records and complete all district and state reporting requirements.
•  Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.
•  Perform classroom management duties, enforcing district rules governing the conduct.
•  Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the building and/or program.
•  Understand and be able to implement due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations, and District policies including applicable deadlines.
•  Attend meetings, workshops, and training in the field of hearing impairment as directed by the supervisor. 
•  Maintain a reference library.
•  Perform other related duties as assigned.

  
Qualifications Profile:
Required:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
2. Valid Kansas teaching license with an endorsement of Teacher of the Deaf or eligible for waiver / provisional
3. Relevant Teaching experience
4. Knowledge of relevant technology
5. Ability to travel between sites on a daily basis
6. Must be able to change schedule and daily routines on short notice
7. Effectively communicate solutions to complex problems
Preferred:
1. Master`s degree from an accredited college/university
2. Kansas TOD teaching endorsement
3. Demonstrate proficiency in sign language systems
4. Knowledge of technology and video conferencing.

Salary:  According to the current certified salary schedule

Benefits: USD 232 offers an excellent benefits package! Visit our benefits page for more information.

Requirements: All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis). If you’ve had a recent TB Test (less than 12 months ago) we can accept a copy of your test results.  If it’s been more than 1 year ago, you will be required to obtain a new test.  Employees are responsible for the cost of the test.

Please apply online with USD232 HERE.