Special Education Teacher - Hearing Impaired - Wake County Public School System

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

TEACHER             

WORKING TITLE

Hearing Impaired (HI) Itinerant Teacher

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Special Education Services (SES)

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides direct instruction and support to students, eligible for deaf/hard of hearing services, according to the individual education plan (IEP). Manages a caseload of school aged students (K-12) including students following the Common Core Standards and Extended Content Standards. Travels within Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) to provide services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of how to assess and teach language development to include grammar, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and audition skills;
• Extensive understanding of the process of typical language development;
• Considerable knowledge of audiograms and the impact of hearing loss on auditory, language, and literacy development;
• Considerable knowledge of various amplification systems;
• Considerable knowledge of, and experience in, conducting formal and informal assessments used to evaluate the development of vocabulary, language, and audition skills for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing;
• Considerable knowledge of the Common Core Standards/Extended Content Standards;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, and Excel; Google Apps;
• Ability to interpret formal and informal assessments (in the areas of vocabulary development, language development and auditory development) and use the data in developing IEPs, including goals and objectives, accommodations/modifications, and services;
• Ability to collaborate and main effective working relationships with general education teachers, special education teachers, building level and district level administration, and other stakeholders;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and competent interpersonal skills with team members, staff, teachers, support staff, administration, parents, and other community representatives.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Education of the Deaf from an accredited college or university;
• Experience supporting teachers and Deaf and Hard of Hearing students (with Special Education eligibility in one or more areas) in the general education setting, resource setting, and/or separate setting.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Deaf Education (K-12);
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Education of the Deaf;
• Additional certification/experience in additional area(s) of Special Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains professional rapport and communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with district personnel, students, and parents.
2. Provides direct instructional services to school aged students (K-12) according to the students’ IEP in the least restrictive environment.
3. Creates an organizational system to hold student information (contact information, audiograms, IEPs, lesson plans, raw data, etc.)
4. Collects data for progress monitoring while using this information to drive instruction.
5. Performs listening checks of various types of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and Digital Modulation Systems (DMS) and Frequency Modulation Systems (FMS), as needed.
6. Works with school audiologists and school staff to ensure students with hearing loss have consistent auditory access within the school environment.
7. Provides in-service training that focuses on amplification and students’ accommodations for school personnel.
8. Assesses students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and collaborates with school teams regarding Special Education decisions.
9. Enhances knowledge through completion of professional development training.
10. Creates an organizational system to hold student information (contact information, audiograms, IEPs, lesson plans, raw data, etc.)
11. Adheres to deadlines (IEP documents, progress reports, etc.)
12. Stays abreast of current practices related to Education of the Deaf.

1. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and photocopiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently involves driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  10/2023

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.