Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Teacher

Starting Pay Range

Depending on experience

Job Description:

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

• Plans and conducts regularly scheduled individualized lessons in the school site utilizing a variety of materials and teaching techniques.

• Demonstrates and models strategies for the development of listening skills and communication skills through interaction with the student.

• Conveys information about types, use, care and benefits of listening technology (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, and cochlear implants) to family members and staff involved with the child.

• Share materials and plans with others.

• Collect and document ongoing data on the student progress toward achieving outcomes and facilitate the accomplishment of the outcomes as stated in the IEP.

• Attends IEP meetings as required.

• Assesses the academic and auditory skill development of pupils, utilizing formal and informal measures as needed.

• Develops and implements curriculum activities that correlate to the students objectives.

• Monitors learning and adjusts teaching strategies and activities accordingly.

• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of the deaf culture.

• Ability to teach students of grades K-12.

• Ability to work with children of all ages.

• Ability to understand, adopt, and support the independent study program, concepts and their philosophies.

• Ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form.

• Ability to make skillful decisions.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to operate a PC computer, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, copier, FAX, and other office machines.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree required.

• Valid California Credential or equivalent to provide instruction to deaf and hard of hearing students.

• Experience working with students with hearing disabilities.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.