Hearing Impaired Teacher

Reports To:

Special Education Director and/or

Assistant Special Education Director Qualifications:

Valid Tennessee Teacher's license with appropriate endorsement

Purpose Statement:

The Hearing Impaired Teacher will work with students to provide needed support and resources to facilitate communication within the school setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Works directly with students using manual communication (sign language) to interpret in the education setting Provides interpretation between spoken and manual communication as needed Interprets spoken material into sign language for understanding of deaf as needed Interprets sign language of deaf into oral or written language for hearing individuals or others not conversant in sign language Works directly and in consultation with regular educators, special educators, and peers in providing special interpretive assistance and/or instruction Works in coordination with the deaf interpreter and speech/language teacher in establishing and making progress toward Individualized Educational Program goals Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the deaf education program in conjunction with the regular classroom teacher or special education teacher Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students Utilizes special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment Orders and manages materials and supplies Maintains necessary records as prescribed by the LEA as well as state and federal mandates, while maintaining confidentiality at all times Facilitates and/or attends IEP-Team meetings and the implementation of IEPs Administers, scores and interprets achievement tests and other pertinent testing data; Facilitates the referral-testing process Acts as a consultant/resource person Performs other work related duties as assigned by the Special Education Director and/or

Assistant Special Education Supervisor Capacity and Ability Requirements:

The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. Hearing Impaired Teacher 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Rogersville, TN 37857 Hawkins County Board of Education 18 reviews

Reports To:

Special Education Director and/or

Assistant Special Education Director Qualifications:

Valid Tennessee Teacher's license with appropriate endorsement

Purpose Statement:

The Hearing Impaired Teacher will work with students to provide needed support and resources to facilitate communication within the school setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Works directly with students using manual communication (sign language) to interpret in the education setting Provides interpretation between spoken and manual communication as needed Interprets spoken material into sign language for understanding of deaf as needed Interprets sign language of deaf into oral or written language for hearing individuals or others not conversant in sign language Works directly and in consultation with regular educators, special educators, and peers in providing special interpretive assistance and/or instruction Works in coordination with the deaf interpreter and speech/language teacher in establishing and making progress toward Individualized Educational Program goals Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the deaf education program in conjunction with the regular classroom teacher or special education teacher Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students Utilizes special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment Orders and manages materials and supplies Maintains necessary records as prescribed by the LEA as well as state and federal mandates, while maintaining confidentiality at all times Facilitates and/or attends IEP-Team meetings and the implementation of IEPs Administers, scores and interprets achievement tests and other pertinent testing data; Facilitates the referral-testing process Acts as a consultant/resource person Performs other work related duties as assigned by the Special Education Director and/or

Assistant Special Education Supervisor Capacity and Ability Requirements:

The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.