Urgently Require Teacher of the Deaf - Early Childhood in USA

Job title: Teacher of the Deaf - Early Childhood

Company: DuPage Regional Office of Education

Job description: Teachers of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing are expected to provide educational leadership in helping students to actualize their academic, emotional and social growth to its fullest potential. They must demonstrate a sound theoretical knowledge of curriculum techniques and intervention strategies appropriate to students with a hearing loss who may have additional problems. Teachers of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing must be able to relate well to students, parents and appropriate representatives of participating school systems and to the entire staff of the school. Teachers of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing are directly responsible to the School Coordinator and then the Executive Director.



Essential Functions and Duties:

Classroom Management

• Provide direct instructional services to the students in the location and time designated in language, speech, audition and academic areas of the curriculum.


• Serve as consultants to the other staff members, including regular school staff, pertaining to the special needs of the students in their classroom, sharing specialized expertise that they may possess.


• Provide educational diagnostic services for their students when appropriate and under the supervision of the School Coordinator of the school.


• Participate in behavioral observation and intervention programs.


• Participate in meetings, when relevant to their particular students, to plan instructional and behavioral goals and objectives, and develop methods of instruction.


• Prepare regular and/or special reports on progress and behavior for parents in accordance with established policy of program.


• Provide appropriate supportive services to parents.


• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within limits of the resources provided by the program.


• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the School Coordinator of the school.


• Encourage students to develop independence and responsibility.


• Perform pupil supervision duties as required by the school.


• Plan for the use of an assigned Teacher Aide.


• Other duties as assigned.

• Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards for the practice of the discipline in schools, as dictated by associated organizations (e.g., ISBE)


• Actively participate in school activities.


• Maintain current knowledge of mission, goals, and strategic plan.


• Keep abreast of classroom/teaching technology (ie Smartboards etc)


• Keep abreast of Child?s Voice activities and properly utilize the resources available.


• Enhance building culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and give evidence of good moral character.

• Genuine interest in serving the needs of students and the ability and willingness to operate within the philosophy of the program.


• Ability to attend work on a regular and predictable schedule.

• BA or MA in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing


• Willingness to obtain and maintain LSLS Cert. AVEd.


• Previous experience in deaf education is preferable

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