What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing position at Bedford County Public Schools?
Job Overview:
At Bedford County Public Schools, we are committed to providing high-quality education to all students, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are seeking a qualified Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to join our team.
In this role, you will work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and providing instruction to meet their unique needs. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other support staff to ensure that each student receives the best possible education.
Key Qualifications:
• Valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in teacher of the hearing impaired
• License from CAID (Conference on American Instructors of the Deaf)
• Competency in administering and interpreting tests for hearing-impaired students
• Working knowledge of group application systems and skill in manual communication
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
At Bedford County Public Schools, we are committed to providing high-quality education to all students, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are seeking a qualified Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to join our team.
In this role, you will work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and providing instruction to meet their unique needs. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other support staff to ensure that each student receives the best possible education.
Key Qualifications:
• Valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in teacher of the hearing impaired
• License from CAID (Conference on American Instructors of the Deaf)
• Competency in administering and interpreting tests for hearing-impaired students
• Working knowledge of group application systems and skill in manual communication
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
