Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Teacher

Starting Pay Range
$35.00 - $47.50 - Hourly
Depending on experience

Job Description:

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

- Plans and conducts regularly scheduled individualized lessons in the school site utilizing a variety of materials and teaching techniques.
- Demonstrates and models strategies for the development of listening skills and communication skills through interaction with the student.
- Conveys information about types, use, care and benefits of listening technology (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, and cochlear implants) to family members and staff involved with the child.
- Share materials and plans with others.
- Collect and document ongoing data on the student progress toward achieving outcomes and facilitate the accomplishment of the outcomes as stated in the IEP.
- Attends IEP meetings as required.
- Assesses the academic and auditory skill development of pupils, utilizing formal and informal measures as needed.
- Develops and implements curriculum activities that correlate to the students objectives.
- Monitors learning and adjusts teaching strategies and activities accordingly.
- Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

- Knowledge of the deaf culture.
- Ability to teach students of grades K-12.
- Ability to work with children of all ages.
- Ability to understand, adopt, and support the independent study program, concepts and their philosophies.
- Ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to make skillful decisions.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate a PC computer, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, copier, FAX, and other office machines.

Education and Experience:

- BA/BS Degree required.
- Valid California Credential or equivalent to provide instruction to deaf and hard of hearing students.
- Experience working with students with hearing disabilities.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.