Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) is responsible for the planning and delivery of educational programming that meets the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan for and deliver educational programming for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in collaboration with other educators which includes social-emotional development, academic skills, vocational skills and independent living

• Participate in individualized education plans (IEP), including developing goals and progress monitoring of DHH goals in collaboration with caregivers, agencies and other teachers.

• Oversee delivery of any interpreting services outlined in IEPs

• Work in collaboration with the AEA Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

• Connect families with resources to support the communication development of the student.

• Maintain confidentiality

• Regular attendance required

• Other duties as assigned

PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Possess a valid Iowa teaching license with Birth-21 Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement or willingness to obtain a conditional license

• Effective in oral, written and sign language communication, knowledge of American Sign Language 

• Assist with classroom modifications when appropriate, as determined by the IEP, educational team, or in consultation with other support staff, including AEA

• Provide sign language instruction in classes

• Must be licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health

• Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License

  Ottumwa Community School District

  1112 North VanBuren

  Ottumwa, IA 52501

  EEO/AA

  The Ottumwa Community School District has an established policy of equal employment opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability. The district also has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment, and advancement of women, minorities, and disabled. We expect the administration to make certain that no employee or applicant for employment be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, gender (sex), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or creed.