Intinerant DHH Teacher 24/25 SY

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) travels to the students’ assigned schools and / or community sites to provide direct and / or consultative special education services relating to hearing loss.

These services (academic and social skills using various methods of communication to receive and convey language) enable the students to learn in a variety of settings.

The students range in age from 3 through 22 and may have only hearing loss or additional disabilities, including cognitive, other sensory loss, physical, and / or behavioral.

This specific position will be housed out of the Ed Center, located at 120 E. Walnut St, but will require travel, as needed, to assigned Indianapolis Public Schools and Non-Public schools located throughout Indianapolis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct instruction, modeling and support of DHH students across educational settings.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop appropriate modifications and accommodations for DHH students in accordance with the IEP.
• Encourage students to participate through their preferred manual sign system or primary mode of communication in classroom learning experiences in order to ensure comprehension of subject manner.
• Plan, teach, support and document the development of effective friendships and social relationships.
• Utilize an assessment system for progress monitoring student achievement toward IEP goals.
• Demonstrate use of scientifically-based research best practice instructional strategies.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment and materials.
• Develop, provide and implement appropriate individual student activity adjustments and assist in the development of behavior intervention plans as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their student’s progress, including contact with parents by weekly folder, note, e-mail or phone call.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding records and information.
• Conducts case conferences, writes goals and maintain timelines.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of special education law.
• Perform the duties of Teacher of Record as outlined in Article 7.
• Other duties may be assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Critical core competencies for successful performance in this role include :

• Highly developed communication skills (written and verbal)
• Results-oriented
• Unwavering moral compass guided by personal ethics, integrity, tolerance, and trustworthiness
• Ability to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to support the classroom teacher and other building staff in a professional and collegial manner

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.A. or B.S.)

LICENSES :

Must hold a valid Indiana license to teach Deaf or Hard of Hearing students in appropriate school setting.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch down. The employee is occasionally required to sit or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift / move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.