Teacher - Hearing Support; Student Services

Teacher - Hearing Support (Student Services)

Position Type:
Teacher – Hearing/Vision Support / Teacher-Hearing Support

Location:

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23

• Valid PA Certification as Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing PK-12
• Understanding of communication options for the deaf and hard of hearing and able to teach using a variety of communication modalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the ER/RR/IEP process
• Knowledge of technology for students with hearing loss
• Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team
• Strong organizational skills
• Reliable transportation
• Current child abuse, PA criminal clearance and FBI fingerprinting required (within one year from date of hire)

• Evaluate the needs of students with diagnosed hearing loss
• Develop a plan for delivering high quality, evidence based instruction and support for children in a variety of environments including general and special education classrooms, specialized schools, community settings and in homes.
• Academic instruction including pre‑teaching and review, expressive and receptive language, written expression, listening skills, self‑advocacy skills, coping strategies, and expanded core curriculum.
• Work closely with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure that they understand the implications of hearing loss and the accommodations necessary to assure students have optimal access to instruction and social interactions.
• Work closely with the educational audiologist to ensure that students’ hearing technology is maintained and functioning.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and services children throughout Montgomery County, PA. This is an itinerant position supporting students and programs throughout Montgomery County, PA.

Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)

• Bachelor's, Step 1: $53,997/year
• Master's, Step 1: $65,007/year

* Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master's Degree.

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.