TEACHER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING - ITINERANT - for 2025 - 2026 SY

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title……………………………………………..Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Itinerant
Licensure……………………………………….Professional Educator License (PEL)
Endorsement………………………………….. Teacher of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Classification…………………………………...Certified Licensed – 10 month – 195 days
FLSA Status…………………………………… Exempt
Reports to……………………………………... Program Administrator/Coordinator
Salary Classification....................................... Per NSSEA Salary Schedule starting at Lane I Step 0 - $48,720/an
Benefits.......................................................... Per NSSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Reviewed/Revised.……………………………..3/2023

PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the program administrator, the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists general education teachers in planning differentiated instruction that meets the needs of individual students who are deaf and hard of hearing for the purpose of allowing individual students who are deaf and hard of hearing to access the core curriculum.
• Collaborates with parents, teachers and other specialists for the purpose of planning appropriate educational programs for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• Collaborates with the audiologist and audiologist assistant for the purpose of determining the needs of students who are deaf and hard of hearing and for the maintenance of equipment.
• Evaluates personal professional growth needs and attends in-services/trainings as appropriate for the purpose of remaining 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.
• Maintains student records for the purpose of compliance of state and federal laws pertaining to students with a disability requiring special education services.
• Provides appropriate individual assessments of problems resulting from a hearing loss for the purpose of making recommendations for program placements and services.
• Provides individualized instruction to students who are deaf and hard of hearing based on the current IEP goals for the purpose of allowing students who are deaf and hard of hearing to access the core curriculum.
• Provides in-service/training to students and teachers of individual and classroom amplification systems used by students who are deaf and hard of hearing for the purpose of allowing students who are deaf and hard of hearing to access their educational program.
• Supports students’ development of personal and social skills by fostering student’s self- advocacy skills.
• Proficiently implements technology to enhance and provide access to students’ instructional program, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports for the purpose of efficiently reporting information and communicating in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
• Compiles and analyzes data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.
• Proficiently implements technology to enhance and provide access to students’ instructional programs, communicates, collects and analyzes data, and compiles reports.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom or learning environment.
• Participates in team meetings and parent conference.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are occasionally required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is seldom required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.
• Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
• Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is seldom or not present.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) with an endorsement for a Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Ability to visually and auditorily monitor student performance and behavior.
• Ability to model good language and vocabulary

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Specific skills related to proficient use of technology systems, computers and electronic communication devices and the ability to develop, implement, modify and assess student academic progress. Continued need to attend training and participate in professional development in order to update knowledge and to implement the curriculum and positive behavioral interventions effectively to meet the changing needs of students.

Ability is required to independently problem-solve, schedule daily activities, model good communication and to communicate and work effectively with professional staff and parents. Ability is required to monitor student academic performance and behaviors across setting and to physically position and manipulate students as necessary.

Responsibilities include: completing IEP updates within specified timeframes, working collaboratively with team members, parents, and administration, managing time and schedule efficiently, planning and implementing appropriate lesson plans, managing classroom aides and scheduling appropriate activities, using specialized equipment effectively, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules and making data-driven decisions for meaningful educational activities.