POSITION TITLE:  Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

REPORTS TO:         Exceptional Children's Director

PURPOSE:             This is a 10-month position with the purpose of providing academic instructional activities with children who are deaf or hard of hearing in one or more of the following areas: linguistic development, motor skills, self-help, social emotional, pre-vocational, pre-academic, academic, health, hygienic, cognitive and/or behavioral in a K-6 classroom, working directly under the Exceptional Children’s Director. This position provides instruction in an individual or small classroom setting and must be licensed as a Certified Teacher in the State of NC or be eligible to be licensed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES
 

An ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge and understanding regarding functioning, behaviors, needs, problems and attitudes of children who are deaf/hard of hearing including children who are deaf/hard of hearing who may have additional disabilities; knowledge of child development and ability to develop rapport with children; and general knowledge of state and federal laws, division and school policies. They should also be able to maintain records, update and monitor progress towards IEP goals, present information at meetings, lead IEP and other meetings related to the student, and coordinate paperwork through a data analysis system and maintain the confidentiality of these records.  The candidate should have the ability to comprehend and implement curricula objectives, to create and implement appropriate daily lesson plans and exercise good judgment in observing and recording behaviors, academic progress, etc.; to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and to quickly analyze situations and make decisions; ability to use a computer accurately and possess the ability to prioritize, organize, and complete duties effectively and efficiently and to perform duties and functions independently with minimal supervision.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
 

Bachelor's degree or above in the applicable teaching area with or eligible to receive a NC Certified Teaching License.  

 DISCLAIMER
 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.