Deaf Educator

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE : Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Job Summary :

Teach deaf and hard-of-hearing pupils in a special day class or regular class setting. Instruction may be in the

areas of language, speech, reading, auditory training, and other academic subjects of the regular curriculum

adapted for deaf or hard-of-hearing pupils as well as pre-vocational skills, consumer education, and survival

skills.

Essential Job Functions :

Teaches hearing, deaf, and hard-of-hearing pupils.

Consults with parents, other professionals, agencies, and support staff.

In-services parents, teachers, students (hearing and hearing impaired), and aides.

Employs amplification devices.

Meets parents, teachers, other professionals, and students.

Plans instruction.

Records student progress and other data as required.

Experience Required :

Experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and / or Abilities Required :

Skills to :

Develop appropriate Individual Education Plans for deaf and hard-of-hearing students

Design and implement instructional lessons appropriate for deaf, hearing, and hard-of-hearing

children

Evaluate student progress and adjust instruction appropriately

Develop the communication skills of individual deaf and hard-of-hearing students

Use appropriate amplification devices effectively with deaf and hard-of-hearing children

Adjust the type of Sign Language used in the classroom to meet the needs of deaf and hard-ofhearing

children

Work cooperatively and in a positive manner with parents, other staff, and students

Knowledge of :

Current instructional methodologies used in the education of deaf and hearing children

Sign Language systems used in the Deaf community

Use and application of amplification devices for the deaf and hard-of-hearing

Ability to :

Use sign language to ensure communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing as well as

hearing students

Educate general education staff in the unique needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children

Provide appropriate supervision to ensure student safety.

Training Required :

Completion of an approved teacher training program in education of the deaf.

Education Required :

Appropriate credential to teach the deaf or hard of hearing.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and / or Testing Required :

Valid Tennessee credential authorizing teaching of the deaf.

Valid Tennessee driver's license

Other Special Requirements / Qualifications :

Department of Justice and FBI Fingerprint Response.

FLSA Status : Exempt

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender or

disability. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.

This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with a disability who may need some accommodation in the hiring

process should contact our personnel office.

This organization is a Drug and Tobacco - Free Workplace

This organization requires a successful candidate to provide it with employment eligibility and verification of a legal right to work in the United

States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.