Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Itinerant

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Itinerant)

Denton Independent School District - Denton, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

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• Job : 5541900
• Final date to receive applications: Mar 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Feb 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $60,500 Per Year

Reports to: Denton Regional Day School for the Deaf Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Family: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary

Purpose:

Provide direct instructional intervention and consultation to facilitate the educational progress of students identified as Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) who are served by their home district. Will serve as the DHH Specialist for IEP meetings for campuses assigned. Will travel to multiple locations.

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Sign Language Proficiency
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification
• SKI HI certification preferred for Parent/Infant Advisor

• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience with children who are deaf/hard of hearing

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) process
• Knowledge of Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) and other related equipment
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Collaborates with students, parents, teachers, and staff members to develop the IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned within the RDSPD region.
• Assist in follow-up of referrals of students who have a known or suspected hearing loss.
• Participate in IEP meetings on a regular basis.
• Provide instruction to students, birth-21 years, as determined by the ARD/IFSP committee.
• Develop and implement lesson plans as appropriate for direct instructional services.
• Conduct Hearing Assistive Technology and Functional Listening Assessments.
• Participate in other assessments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, testing, diagnostic status, and personal issues.
• Assist schools in the RDSPD service area serving students who are DHH in their home school or district through consultation and/or direct services.
• Provide teacher in-service training on deafness and best practices when serving students who are DHH for general education teachers.
• Uses acceptable total communication skills to present information accurately and clearly per student needs.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, committee meetings, and work sessions as required by the RDSPD supervisor.
• Exhibits professional judgment and responsibility at all times.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Promotes professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities, and membership in professional organizations.
• Attends various trainings to learn new skills required per assignment.
• Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.
• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the RDSPD Supervisor.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, district philosophy, and board policies and presents subject matter according to established guidelines.
• Keeps informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Complete all required documentation using the district adopted data management systems.
• SHARS/Medicaid duties, as assigned by the department, which includes the submission of services in the district’s adopted electronic system.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Tools and Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; hearing aids, assisted listening devices

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (