Teacher of the Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

Anticipated:
Teacher of the Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

GENERAL STATEMENT
OF JOB:
The Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides specialized instruction, advocacy, and direct/itinerant support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing, ranging from early childhood through high school. This role is responsible for facilitating academic, communication, and social-emotional growth tailored to each student's unique learning style, degree of hearing loss, and primary mode of communication (e.g., American Sign Language, Listening and Spoken Language, Total Communication).

• TERMS OF
• EMPLOYMENT:
• Full-time, 10-month, tenure track assignment.
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Full complement of health benefits

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator
SUPERVISES: N/A

• QUALIFICATIONS,
• EXPERIENCE AND
• COMPETENCIES:
• Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Deaf/Hard of Hearing) required; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid State Teaching License with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PreK�12) endorsement.
• Certifications: LSLS (AVT/AVEd), CED, or high ASLPI/EIPA score preferred depending on program focus.
• Experience
• Instructional: 2+ years teaching deaf/hard of hearing students across various communication modes (ASL, Auditory-Oral, or Total Communication).
• Case Management: Demonstrated proficiency writing and managing compliant IEPs/504 plans and running team meetings.
• Hearing Technology: Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting FM/DM systems, hearing aids, and cochlear implants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of hearing loss, language acquisition (ASL, LSL, or Total Communication), IEP compliance laws (IDEA/504), and audiogram interpretation.
• Skills: Expert at modifying curriculum, running/troubleshooting hearing technology (FM/DM systems, hearing aids, cochlear implants), and analyzing diagnostic progress data.
• Abilities: Able to collaborate with audiologists, teachers, and parents, foster student self-advocacy, navigate Deaf culture, and manage multi-site caseloads efficiently.
• Duties & Responsibilities
• Instruction & Advocacy: Provide specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals, support individual communication modes, and teach students self-advocacy and device care.
• IEP Management: Evaluate student needs, write compliant IEPs/504 plans, lead team meetings, and systematically track academic and language progress.
• Consultation & Tech Care: Train general education staff on accommodations, manage classroom acoustic setups, and perform routine checks on hearing technology with educational audiologists.

EVALUATION: Program Coordinator
SALARY: $60,307 - $85,536 approximate ( BOCES Faculty Association contract)