What are the responsibilities and job description for the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf 3282025 position at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf?
Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
POSITION TITLE:
Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf (Part-Time) - 2
REPORTS TO:
To be determined
LOCATION:
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 E Swissvale Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
POSITION START:
ASAP
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
This is a part-time, exempt, itinerant teacher position. Responsibilities include assessing the educational performance of
students who are deaf and hard of hearing to determine educational programming with an IEP team. Plan, prepare and
facilitate specialized instruction to optimize language and communication development according to their IEP. Attend
professional development to increase knowledge in the field of deaf education. Act as a liaison to school-based
instructional staff and personnel. Maintain records, data, IEP information, and log information into a database for the LEA
to monitor IEP progress. Collaborate with staff regarding student’s needs to ensure students receive appropriate
programming according to their IEP and communication plans. Performs communication equipment checks as needed to
ensure all devices, such as AAC devices, function properly. This position is subject to a three-year probationary period,
during which performance and suitability will be closely evaluated.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of Bachelor’s level degree in Deaf Education with certification in Deaf Education. PA Instructional I or II
certification in Deaf Education required.
SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:
The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at
hire is “Intermediate.”
CLEARANCES REQUIRED:
PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required. CPR/First Aid training certification required.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Lauren Hayes
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
lhayes@wpsd.org
It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or
sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.
