LTS Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:   

The Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired will assess needs, then plan and deliver evidence-based supports to students with hearing impairments across a variety of educational settings, to include general and special education classrooms, specialized schools, homes and community settings. Services will include supports to students across the areas of language and communication, amplification and assistive technology, academic curriculum, social and emotional learning.

Teachers of the deaf and hearing- impaired serve as liaisons with medical communities as related to the implications of hearing loss. They provide families with supports to make informed choices regarding communication modes, philosophies and educational options.

Essential Functions: 

    * Applies knowledge of a broad range of assessment strategies and analysis skills

    * Develops Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal guidelines

    * Collects and analyzes data for progress monitoring

    * Collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues on IU and district initiatives

    * Demonstrates high level organization and time management skills

    * Demonstrates strategic thinking in the delivery of services to students 

Supervisory Responsibility:  This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 193-day position in itinerant locations throughout Bucks County. Hours are based on a 7.5-hour workday with specific hours dependent on the assignment in high school, middle or elementary school buildings or various community educational settings.

Travel:  Travel is dependent on the assignment within Bucks County and is reimbursed in accordance with current IRS guidelines and rates.

Education and Experience:

Level of Degree:  

    * Masters’ Degree in Education of Deaf/Hearing Impaired

    * Pennsylvania Instructional 1-Special Education: Hearing Impaired PK-12

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

    * Strong understanding of current Pennsylvania and Federal Special Education Regulations

    * Clinical competence to support a wide range of communicative needs

    * Effective oral and written communication skills

    * Knowledge of communication options and amplification technology

    * Compliance with health, safety and confidentiality regulations 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):  Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. #IND123