Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDH) Teacher
Position Vacancy for 2020-2021 School Year
Position Summary: Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Considerable knowledge of special education, deaf and hard-of-hearing including American Sign Language skills, and how to instruct in a bilingual environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and American Sign Language.
- Ability to maintain data, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
- Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize an instructional program.
- Considerable knowledge of research-based instructional methods applicable for deaf and hard-of hearing.
- Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
- Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
- Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
- Evaluates student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observation; determines goals, objectives and directions.
- Monitors student’s progress in and outside special education room.
- Maintains physical environment of the classroom.
- Maintains contact with parents of students.
- Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other surveys and forms.
- Counsels individuals and groups of students with educational, occupational and personal needs.
- Works with staff to coordinate adaptations, goals and objectives.
- Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of students.
- Consults with regular classroom teachers re: curriculum and test modifications and individual evaluation of student performance.
- Assesses student achievement and ability with regard to eligibility for special service programs.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and standards of teaching.
- Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, current North Dakota Teaching License or ability to obtain, Special Education: Hearing Impaired and Deaf Education endorsement.
- Demonstrated competency in meeting the range of communication needs from American Sign Language to Listening and Spoken Language.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both English and American Sign Language.
- Demonstrated ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret audiological reports, monitor and troubleshoot audiological equipment.