Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Teacher

Overview

Northwestern Illinois Association (NIA) is a regional governmental agency dedicated to providing special education support to 68 school districts across Northwestern Illinois. Our mission is to partner with schools to meet the unique needs of students, and we empower our team with professional growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a values-driven culture. We are unable to sponsor work visas (H-1B, J-1, etc) or transfer sponsorship.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship now or in the future.

This position is for the  School Year. The Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing works 182 days per year for 7 hours per day and earns $55,501.11 - $, depending on experience. The Teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing works with students with a documented hearing loss who attend school in a regular or special education setting, providing direct instruction, consultation and technical assistance to staff, and other instructional and support services as needed.

• Provide direct services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students
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  Deliver specialized instruction and interventions to students who are deaf and hard of hearing in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaborate with educational teams
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  Work closely with teachers, administrators, and specialists to develop and implement strategies that support the academic and social progress of students with hearing impairments.
• Maintain accurate records
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  Document all services, assessments, and interventions provided, ensuring compliance with IEP goals and state regulations.
• Participate in IEP meetings
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  Offer expertise in deaf and hard of hearing accommodations, assistive technology, and instructional modifications to ensure students receive appropriate support.
• Engage in professional development
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  Stay current with best practices in deaf and hard of hearing education, assistive technology, and special education by attending workshops and training sessions.

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
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  Available for employees working 0.75 FTE or more, with PPO and HSA options.
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
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  Employees participate in the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS).
• Retirement Savings
  : 403(b) and 457 plans (optional, employee-funded).
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
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  Based on the number of days worked.
• Telemedicine
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  Access to telemedicine services at no cost.
• Summer Work Opportunities
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  Opportunities to pick up additional summer work and earn extra pay.
• Summer Off with Year-Round Pay
• Professional Development
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  Ongoing opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Collaborative Environment
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  Regular meetings and collaboration time with colleagues.
• Regular 1:1 Check-Ins
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  Leadership check-ins and team meetings.
• Mission-Driven
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  Focused on partnering with schools to meet students’ needs.
• Leadership in Education
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  Serving 68 school districts across Northern Illinois.
• Innovation
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  Growing services and adopting new technologies.
• Employee-Focused
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  Growth opportunities and supportive work environment.

Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement for teaching students with hearing impairments.

Proficiency with school-based technology and office equipment, including computers and software such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

We are unable to sponsor work visas (H-1B, J-1, etc) or transfer sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship now or in the future.