Deaf Education Teacher

Deaf Education Teacher Crockett Independent School District Crockett Elementary - Crockett, Texas This job is also posted in Crockett Independent School District Job Details

Job ID:

5661656

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Position Purpose Provides direct instruction to hearing impaired students. Assists in use of adaptive equipment. Collaborates with parents on child's educational performance and needs; Informs community professionals on deaf education.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Instructs students in communication skill development and written language. Educates parents on deafness and its impact on their child's educational progress. Instructs students in use of adaptive equipment. Provides information to other professionals trained in other disciplines on deafness and educational implications and adaptations. Attends general and special education staff development that is content and disability specific. Maintains confidential records of student progress related to auditory impairment. Personal Work Relationships All Crockett ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic. Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer. Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations. Other Duties as Assigned Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding special population students' services and programs. Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction necessary to create effective and productive student-centered learning environments. Skill in understanding the preferred form of communication for a person with deafness. Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points communicated, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively. Ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities; particularly hearing-impaired students. Ability to troubleshoot non-working hearing aids and cochlear implants. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required