Special Education Sensory Services - Itinerant Teacher Deaf & Hard of Hearing

There is currently one full-time (1.0

FTE) position and one part-time (.9

FTE) position available.

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This position provides individual, direct and consultative services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the least restrictive environment as required by the Individual Educational Plan (IEP). The position reports to:
Special Education Supervisor.

• Assists general education teachers in planning and differentiated instruction that meet the needs of students who are deaf and hard of hearing for the purpose of allowing them access to core curriculum. (20% of the time)
• Collaborates with audiologists to determine the needs of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. (10% of the time)
• Collaborates with parents, teachers and other specialists to plan appropriate educational programs for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. (20%)
• Provides individualized instruction to students who are deaf and hard of hearing based on the current IEP goals for the purpose of allowing them access to the core curriculum. (40%)
• Maintains student records for compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to students with a disability requiring special education services. (5%)
• Evaluates personal professional growth needs and attends in‑services as appropriate to remain current with present trends in instructional materials and practices that can be implemented to enhance daily instruction of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. (5%)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Education (Hearing Impaired)

Preferred: Master's degree in Special Education (Hearing Impaired)

Experience: Three (3) years experience working with D/HH

Preferred: Five (5) years experience

Certifications & Licenses: Washington State Teacher Certificate, D/HH

Clearances: Criminal justice fingerprint & background check

Knowledge of:

• the deaf community and culture
• various communication methods used with deaf and hard of hearing students

Skills in:

• assisting with writing IEPs for students who are deaf and hard of hearing
• differentiating instruction needs of students who are deaf and hard of hearing
• training students and teachers in the use and care of amplification systems used by students who are deaf and hard of hearing
• proficiency in ASL and SEE

Abilities to:

• communicate with students who are deaf or hard of hearing
• make instruction exciting and challenging to motivate students
• use IEPO
• collaborate and consult with assistive technology staff
• observe students to assess student access to instruction

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions.

Any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void.

Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.