What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (TDOH) position at Nyman Associates, Inc.?
Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (TDOH)
Nyman Associates is seeking compassionate, self-directed, and organized individuals to support students with identified hearing needs.
Position Summary: As a Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (TDOH), you will be responsible for providing support and educational services to students with hearing needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to promote academic success. Your role involves planning, implementing and monitoring strategies for each student that will enable him/her to achieve academic success.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
Benefits:
Nyman Associates is seeking compassionate, self-directed, and organized individuals to support students with identified hearing needs.
Position Summary: As a Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (TDOH), you will be responsible for providing support and educational services to students with hearing needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to promote academic success. Your role involves planning, implementing and monitoring strategies for each student that will enable him/her to achieve academic success.
Responsibilities:
- Assist district staff in supporting students’ daily use of hearing assistive technology, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, BAHA devices, Roger and FM systems, as appropriate
- Provide technical assistance to District staff in the areas of evaluation, instruction and curriculum, emphasizing problem solving, reasoning skill development, self-advocacy skill development
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and/or small group instruction, when needed and in collaboration with appropriate staff
- Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain accurate, timely records and prepare progress reports
- Collect data to support programming development
- Collaborate with staff and therapists
- Facilitate positive interactions between students and staff, students and peers and students and community members.
- Develop IEP goals and attend IEP meetings
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Deaf Education
- Certification or licensure as a Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or equivalent credential, depending on current state/program specific requirements.
- Experience working with students with hearing loss or deafness
Nyman Associates Team members enjoy broad support, including:
- Opportunities for professional growth through a community of practice forums, including career advancement paths
- Dedicated and responsive support from clinical directors
- Continuing Education/Professional Development opportunities
- Mentorship
Benefits:
- Employee (W2)
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance choices
- Flexible spending account choices
- Life insurance
- Referral program incentives
