Teacher for Student Identified as Deaf or Hard of Hearing 2026​/7

Teacher for Student Identified as Deaf or Hard of Hearing 2026/7

Range $50,761-$92,279 annually with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience

Terms of Employment: 9 Months or (185/189 Days)

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT, This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee Salary Schedule.

Position Type:
Teaching-Special Education

Date Posted: 8/17/2026

Location:

District Wide

Date Available:

Aug/2023

The Teacher for Students Identified as Deaf or Hard of Hearing is responsible for establishing teaching strategies which are goal oriented and based upon proven instructional techniques that are designed to benefit students with disabilities within the educational setting using various methods of communication to receive and convey language. This person will be expected to adhere to the LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees as outlined in policy and the CBA.

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• F ollows mandated compliance standards established by either the Federal, the State, or the District regulations.
• Utilize District curriculum guides, standardized tests, and special education teacher-prepared criterion referenced test results for meeting individual needs.
• Evaluates goals and modified plans when necessary.
• Assists the general education teacher in planning curriculum, lesson preparation and modification of instructional materials according to the individual needs of the student(s).
• Demonstrates the knowledge and application of the concepts, processes, and facts necessary to the proper implementation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Confers with parents, administrators, school psychologists, itinerant staff, and general and resource teachers to develop IEPs.
• Instructs students in academic subjects using the various forms of communication such as gestures, manual sign systems, finger spelling, and speech cues.
• Encourages students to participate through their preferred manual sign system or primary mode of communication in classroom learning experiences in order to ensure comprehension of subject matter
• Encourages students in the development of social skills and the ability to communicate in all situations encountered in daily living
• Test student's hearing aids for functionality
• Provide timely feedback to students as to what they are doing well, what needs to be improved, and give specific direction on how to improve.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of IEP goals by establishing clear objectives and by effectively implementing the criteria described in these objectives to the students
• Develop and/or utilize data about students' needs and progress. Reports this data to parents in a manner consistent with the reporting of student progress in the general education classroom.
  
  Example: records indicating level of attainment for each pupil, diagnostic tests, psychological tests, anecdotal records, student objective cards, pupil's written contributions.
• Utilizes individual student interests and physical/mental aptitudes to promote a desire to learn.
• Recognizes encouragement and positive reinforcement techniques as effective motivational factors
• Stimulates students to work toward maximum potential and to take pride in their accomplishments.
• Establish clear limits of behavior so students know the consequences of exceeding those limits, and fully explain to students what is expected from them in a school environment. Defers to individual behavior plans in order to guide students toward appropriate behavior.
• Promotes self-discipline and responsibility in students by monitoring expected behavior and utilizing appropriate responses (shouting sarcasm, and belittling comments are not acceptable).
• Helps students improve their self-image by helping them grow in their understanding of their capabilities and limitations by utilizing the student's area of strength most frequently and discourages continued focus on the student's area of weakness.
• Carries out clerical duties such as attendance, budgeting of materials, recording grades, etc, promptly and accurately.
• Organize, conduct, and determine eligibility requirements per Nevada Administrative Code for students who are eligible under the category of Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
• Offers and seeks assistance, advice, and guidance from colleagues, specialists, and/or supervisors.
• Maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports and other needed information for the effective, efficient operation of the school within designated time limits. Upon review of all confidential special education documents, the teacher has ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Consistently upholding the school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with regards to records and information that has been obtained in the course of professional service with respect to students, parents, and other staff…