Special Education Itinerant Teacher - Hearing Impaired *One Semester

Overview

To ensure that the educational needs of children who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired are met and that they become independent learners and achieve their full potential. To advise educators and families regarding the needs of children who are Deaf or hearing impaired.

• To use professional knowledge to address the needs of the deaf/hearing-impaired learner population, while demonstrating respect for individual differences, cultures, and learning needs
• To assess the educational needs of learners who are deaf or hearing impaired as well as gather data to determine learner needs, measure learner progress, guide instruction and intervention and provide timely feedback to learners, families, and staff
• To communicate and collaborate effectively with learners, families, and staff regarding students with hearing loss. This may involve
  • Classroom observations of learners with hearing loss
  • Teacher training on the implications of hearing loss in the classroom setting
  • Parent training on the implications of hearing loss and its impact for the learner
  • Providing teachers with feedback regarding best practices for students with hearing loss in the classroom
  • Assessment of curriculum needs and teaching strategies
  • Assisting teachers in supporting the personal and social development of learners with hearing loss
  • To oversee the use of technical and other specialized equipment for learners with hearing loss
  • To oversee communication needs and language development in signed and/or spoken language as appropriate
  • To contribute to mandatory statutes including Individual Education Plans, Present Levels of Functional Performance, and Annual Reviews
  • To demonstrate behavior consistent with legal, ethical, and professional standards
  • To work collaboratively with families and other professionals
  • To maintain appropriate records as guided by service protocols to include individual pupil records, visit records, records of assessment, records of meetings and joint work with professionals and families. Also maintain equipment issued inventory
  • To maintain and develop up-to-date knowledge of good practice in education, specifically in relation to children who are deaf or hearing impaired
  • To effectively plan, coordinate, and manage programs consistent with established guidelines, policies, and procedures

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone
• May be required to use student assistive equipment

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Works in a public school setting
• May occasionally be required to lift up to 30 pounds
• May occasionally be required to provide physical assistance to students in emergency evacuation or lockdown procedures
• Must be capable of safely traversing all assigned areas of the school facility

Arkansas State Certification as a Special Education Hearing Specialist

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels preferred

Exempt

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Education Management