Family Trainer​/TOD #60009989

Job Responsibilities

To provide quality, specialized instruction and family training to children (ages birth - 21 years) who are deaf and hard of hearing; and if necessary, provide services in local school districts, agencies and private organizations in accordance with Parts C and B of IDEA. Provides special instruction in the child and families natural environment. Designs learning environments and activities that promote the infant's or toddler's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas including cognitive processes and social interaction.

Utilizes and updates prescribed lesson plans that reflect the unique needs of the child with sensory disabilities. Works with families in the natural environment and local school districts in the school based setting to schedule lesson plans and provide itinerant instruction in communication and language development (oral, sign and tactile), literacy, use of assistive technology, and other unique needs of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and multi disabled.

Assess and assists in the development of appropriate individualized family service plans (IFSPs) and individualized education plans (IEPs) based on assessments.

SC Teacher's Licensure in the area of Special Education Deafness and Hearing Impairment and 2 years experience working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing. This position may require communication modalities dependent on employment placement.

If selected for an interview you must provide verification of your highest level of education (e.i., copy of BA Degree, high school diploma, college transcripts) and if applicable, licensure and/or certification (e.i., nursing licensure, teacher licensure, bus driving certification).

Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.

Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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