Teacher Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Great Prairie AEA Albia Office - Albia, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5409076

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.

Prorated contract (plus 2 orientation days initial year) depending on the agreed upon start date as soon as January 2026, or the  school year.

Benefits: IPERS, generous paid leave package and monthly cafeteria allotment of $1,050.

Salary:  Salary Schedule (based on education and experience).

Position may serve Region(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.

Region 1: Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Moravia, Seymour, Wayne.

Region 2: Eddyville, Blakesburg, Fremont, Keota, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Pekin, Sigourney, Tri-County.

Region 3: Cardinal, Davis County, Moulton-Udell, Ottumwa, Ottumwa Christian and Seton Catholic.

Region 4: Fairfield, Maharishi, Mediapolis, Morning Sun, Mt. Pleasant, WACO, Wapello and Winfield-Mt. Union.

Region 5: Burlington, Burlington Notre-Dame, Danville, New London, and West Burlington.

Region 6: Central Lee, Fort Madison, Holy Trinity Catholic, Keokuk, Keokuk Catholic, and Van Buren County.

Position Overview:

Partners with educators, families and communities to provide effective learning environments for all students. Helps ensure success for all learners. Provides diagnostic evaluation/educational review, consultation and intervention to eligible deaf and hard of hearing students. Provides supplementary support and assistance to students who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as parents, families, AEA personnel, LEA personnel, and outside agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in education of the deaf.
• Iowa instructional license with itinerant teacher-hearing impaired endorsement.

• Supports total school/community efforts to create a positive learning environment for students/children.
• Serves as liaison among AEA, district building(s), families and community and collaborates with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
• Models, implements and assesses strategies related to learning, social, emotional and behavioral needs to enhance educational programming for all learners.
• Provides ongoing support to educational staff related to applicable rules and laws.
• Integrates research into the design of best practices.
• Consults with teachers and administrators regarding best practices for classroom and building educational programs.
• Follows policies, procedures, standards and rules in accordance with national and state laws, the Iowa Dept of Education and GPAEA, which includes, but is not limited to, developing and maintaining proper and adequate records and documentation.
• Helps determine eligibility for services.
• Collects and disseminates student specific information regarding educational implications.
• Provides intervention needed for students according to IEP/IFSP goals and objectives.
• Provides necessary accommodations, adaptations, and strategies to promote student success.
• Performs listening checks and simple troubleshooting procedures on various amplification devices.
• Supports and collaborates with educational interpreter(s)/associates(s).

• Participates in projects, committees or activities to support the Agency’s mission, goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative to produce high-quality, organized and dependable results.
• Conveys a positive and professional image to staff and public.
• Handles information in a confidential manner in accordance with established policies and legal requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, etc).
• Pursues professional growth opportunities and relationships to keep current with and influence educational directions.
• Provides appropriate in services as related to hearing loss, communication systems, and hearing conservation.
• Provides social and learning opportunities for students and their families and LEA personnel.
• Provides information to students and…