Teacher, Rdspd Hearing Impaired Students

TEACHER, RDSPD FOR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS

Ector County Independent School District REGIONAL DEAF SCHOOL - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5930627

Final date to receive applications: Feb 28, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TITLE:

Teacher, Regional Day School Program for the Deaf

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Deaf Education
• Certification as a Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing per Texas Education Agency regulations
• Ability to communicate with deaf students through sign language.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

SUPERVISOR:
Building Principal, Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Director

JOB GOAL:
To provide a comprehensive educational program including academic, speech language and listening skill in an environment that promotes emotional growth, high character, and social responsibility to Deaf/hard of hearing students from the region served by RDSPD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
To fill the responsibilities of this position, the person will:

• 001 Cooperate with other staff members in planning and implementing the instructional program as outlined in the IEP for his/her students.
• 002 Diagnose and assess student needs regarding the instruction to develop an appropriate IEP.
• 003 Expect and promote effective student communication through the development of speech, language, signed language and listening skills.
• 004 Manage and utilize amplification equipment including hearing aids and F.M. amplification systems with Deaf/hard of hearing students.
• 005 Utilize general curriculum and specialized curriculum to develop academic, communication and social skills in students.
• 006 Work with the principal and supervisory staff in identifying and solving academic and behavioral problems related to his/her students.
• 007 Utilize teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the various learning styles and modes of his/her students.
• 008 Assist in the selection of programs, equipment, and materials to meet the needs of his/her students.
• 009 Assist students in the development of self-help skills appropriate to the age and level of the students (may include toileting, dressing, and hygiene)
• 010 Supervise interpreter/aides and volunteers working in his/her classroom.
• 011 Perform assignments relating to planning, record keeping, reporting, and accounting of equipment and materials in a timely manner.
• 012 Utilize furniture, adaptive equipment, materials, and facilities in the most effective manner to support the individual instructional program.
• 013 Assist students in developing respect for individuals, private and public property
• 014 Assist students in developing social/emotional skills necessary for a successful future.
• 015 Integrate the teaching of social skills and high moral character into daily curriculum, teaching students to make responsible choices.
• 016 Demonstrate proficiency and creativity in maintaining a well-disciplined, relaxed classroom environment, including the planning and implementation of a Behavior Intervention Plan when needed.
• 017 Arrange, promote and support student integration into all areas of the school program, both curricular and extra-curricular
• 018 Provide an enriched academic environment that promotes appropriate mainstreaming.
• 019 Coordinate with and/or refer to community agencies as appropriate for student success.
• 020 Participate with other RDSPD staff for the educational benefit of all Deaf/hard of hearing students being served by the RDSPD.
• 021 Promote and maintain regular, positive, and effective communication and/or training with parents.
• 022 Attend scheduled staff…