POSITION TITLE: Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
QUALIFICATIONS: Indiana teacher license as issued by the Professional Standards Board for special education teacher with the intent to complete Deaf/Hard of Hearing certification
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and/or Director’s Administrative Designee
SUPERVISES: Educational interpreters, as assigned
JOB GOAL: To provide special education services for students that are deaf/hard of hearing consistent with the requirements of federal and state statute and regulations.
Performance Responsibilities

• REFERRAL PROCESS: Along with the DHH Teacher of Record, assist and guide teachers and parents in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified students that are deaf/hard of hearing.
• EVALUATION: Conduct careful and efficient academic and behavioral assessments with guidance from the DHH Teacher of Record.
• REPORT WRITING: Collaborate with the DHH Teacher of Record to complete required documentation, paperwork, and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Prepare written reports of evaluations within time guidelines as mandated by Article 7. Interpret relevant functional, academic and behavioral assessment data that is user-friendly and intervention and results oriented.
• TEACHER OF SERVICE: Serve as teacher of service for assigned students and implements specified duties of that role.
• CASE CONFERENCES: Coordinate and participate in case conferences to determine the eligibility, service delivery planning, and re-evaluation for students who require special education programs and services.
• ELIGIBILITY: Ensure that all legal and procedural details have been followed when considering eligibility for special education programs.
• GOAL WRITING: In collaboration with the DHH Teacher of Record, create written drafts of appropriate, measurable goals.
• CONSULTATION: Consult and collaborate with educators, parents, students, administrators and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes. Regularly consult and communicate with the Teacher of Record for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• PROGRESS MONITORING: Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for ongoing monitoring of progress. Evaluate effectiveness of hearing impaired programs. Monitor individual progress towards measurable goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with the Teacher of Record for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in creating and implementing progress monitoring systems and keep the TOR updated on progress.
• SERVICE DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT: Use data outcomes from evaluations and progress monitoring to implement evidence-based plans at an individual, group, or systems level. Work collaboratively with the Teacher of Record for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in creating and implementing lesson plans.
• RESOURCE TO OTHERS: Assist in planning and conducting in-service programs and workshops for special education teachers, general education teachers, program assistants, bus drivers, parents, and administrators.
• PLANNING FOR DEPARTMENT: Work cooperatively with the other educators as it relates to planning and organizing services for students that are deaf/hard of hearing. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational interpreter(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in regular and on-going professional development activities to maintain a high standard of service Delivery. Actively participate and progress toward full certification for a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing.
• ETHICS: Report any and all violations of rules and regulations to Co-op Administration.
• OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned by Director and / or Director’s Administrative Designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with regular teacher contract; additional contract days may be added subject to Board approval.
EVALUATION: In accordance with Board policy by the Director or the Director’s Administrative Designee.