Teacher Hard of Hearing; SY

Position: OPEN RECRUITMENT: Teacher of the Hard of Hearing (2025-26 SY)

Position Type:
Teacher Special Education/ Teacher Hard of Hearing

Date Posted:
2/12/2025

Location:

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Date Available:

08/11/2025

A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.

Evidence of content knowledge shown by:

a posted degree in the content area of this position;

a posted minor in the content area of this position;

passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position;

an endorsement in the content area of this position.

Education certificate endorsement in Hard of Hearing.

Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students.

Experience working collaboratively to support the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs of special education students in a public school setting.

Ability to work with students using an auditory/oral approach when applicable.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.

Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs/abilities of students.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and speaking.

Knowledge of relevant technology and its uses.

Knowledge of cochlear implant issues: educational service delivery and technology.

Knowledge of General and special education curriculum and appropriate accommodations and modifications.

Knowledge of child development and language acquisition.

Knowledge of IDEA and Section 504.

Job Summary
Teachers of the Hard of Hearing plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, in a variety of educational settings. These teachers create a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction; establishes effective rapport with students; may modify general education curriculum to meet students’ needs with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports;

and establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.

This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position’s grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs. Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.

Job Requirements
The following are required:

A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education.

Evidence of content knowledge shown by:

a posted degree in the content area of this position;

a posted minor in the content area of this position;

passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position;

an endorsement in the content area of this position.

The following are preferred:

Education certificate endorsement in Hard of Hearing.

Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students.

Experience working collaboratively to support the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs of special education students in a public school setting.

Ability to work with students using an auditory/oral approach when applicable.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.

Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs/abilities of students.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and speaking.

Knowledge of relevant technology and its uses.

Knowledge of cochlear implant issues: educational service delivery and technology.

Knowledge of General and special education curriculum and appropriate accommodations and modifications.

Knowledge of child development and language acquisition.

Knowledge of IDEA and Section 504.

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