TEACHER OF THE DEAF

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Northampton Public Schools Northampton Public Schools - Northampton, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5730674

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026 Job Description

TEACHER OF THE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING

DISTRICT-WIDE One (1)

Full-time Vacancy:

35 hours per week Monday through

Friday:

School Year schedule

Salary:

Teacher Contract Unit A:

based on education level and experience Start date: August 24, 2026

DEFINITION:

To assist teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing and use ASL to communicate. This teacher will work collaboratively with a Special Education Teacher, as well as Related Service Providers and General Education Teachers to support students with academic skills, life skills, social skills and transitional activities in both the inclusion and resource room settings. Duties & responsibilities:

• Providing direct academic instruction to individual and/or small groups of students in both academic and social settings throughout the school day
• Providing specialist support options to enable children with hearing loss equity of access to the curriculum
• Promoting language development by providing a range of communication modalities and strategies
• Modifying and adapting curriculum in conjunction with the Special Education teacher
• Creating a safe classroom space that fosters learning, student engagement, and accountability
• Collaborating with both district and outside team members (i.e., related service providers, program staff, general education teachers, as well as families)
• Providing case management and collaborating with the Special Education teacher to write and implement IEPs
• Administering formal educational and progress monitoring assessments to inform instruction practice
• Obtaining and reviewing updated medical/audiological information pertaining to the students' performance and probable use of hearing
• Creating positive attitudes towards individuals with hearing loss within the school community
• Promoting a proactive partnership with the students to develop their self-esteem and encourage positive attitudes toward learning
• Supporting communication and linguistic development through spoken language and/or sign language
• Monitoring the condition and use of appropriate technological equipment/software for students
• Educating staff on use and maintenance of technological equipment/software
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills in the areas of language development and language refinement needed by hearing impaired children

Qualifications and Skills:

• DESE License as a Teacher of the Deaf required.
• Certification as an American Sign Language Interpreter preferred.
• Experience with and commitment to inclusion that benefits students socially, emotionally and academically
• Experience working with students who have varied profiles and disabilities including but not limited to deaf or hard of hearing, mild/moderate academic learning disabilities, emotional impairment, attention / hyperactivity, autism, social cognition, and other atypical learner profiles
• Experience with a diverse population of students within a multi-cultural school / community
• Strong ability to analyze data to assess growth and program efficacy, as well as to develop programs with measurable outcomes
• Strong positive, interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students, staff, administration and families
• Strong ability to work as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills that promote and encourage collaboration with colleagues, parents, and administrators
• Strong ability to multi-task and work within a fast-paced environment
• Highly effective executive function skills, which include being well organized, strong time management skills, and the ability to work independently to meet time lines
• Practices in accordance with federal, state and local laws that relate to students and families i.e., child protection, special education and 504, attendance and confidentiality (REQUIRED)
• Candidates who are bicultural/bilingual (Spanish/English) are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits:

All Benefits and privileges are consistent with the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Teachers Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement.

If Hired:

MA DESE License Certification as a Teacher of Deaf/hard of hearing required. Official University/College Transcripts required. Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.

Position Type:

Full-time