Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12

Job : 5408922
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

This posting is for Special Education Teacher - Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teacher PreK-12.

Job Summary:

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of all IEP’s and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for the students.
• Serves as liaison between classroom and specialty groups.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required to provide accurate and objective statements relevant to student progress in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities that occur in school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

In order to review the full job description, please look at the following link:
Special Education Teacher PDF

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6). If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program!

To learn more about this position please see the job description here:
Associate Teacher PDF. If you are interested in being an Associate Teacher for Special Education
, apply to this posting. Human Resources can assist you with any licensure questions you may have.

Full-Time

Special Education >
Hard of Hearing

No explicit qualifications listed, but see job description for responsibilities.

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
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