Teacher of Deaf​/Hard of Hearing

Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Chatham County Schools

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Under the general supervision of the school principal, maximize the learning experience of students with hearing impairment in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; and providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Required to hold state certification in Hearing Impaired (license code 88088) and be designated as “highly qualified.”

• Develops and implements direct special education instruction through an instructional plan to students identified as Deaf/Hard of Hearing which is compatible with the school, district-wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Program (“IEP”).
• Responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• Responsible for the implementation of IEPs for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• Responsible for using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs, as needed.
• Responsible for completing appropriate diagnostic assessments for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing to evaluate for language development, listening skills, self-advocacy skills, etc.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ needs, including the adaptation or development of materials.
• Provide instruction connected to the Extended Content Standards for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing to ensure students are holistically developing all skills needed to become successful in the school setting and the postsecondary setting of their choice.
• Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports.
• Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students.
• Consults with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet students’ needs.

Physical and cognitive requirements include: operating a variety of equipment (computers, copiers, calculators), operating a motor vehicle, ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force, light work requiring walking or standing, and standard English communication. Other skills include data analysis, intercultural communication, and applied knowledge of special education laws.

Full-time for ten (10) months.

Salary based on state and local salary schedules.

The preceding job description was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.