Hearing Support Teacher

Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is seeking a PA Certified Hearing Support Teacher for its Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support Program. This is an Itinerant Teacher which will work throughout Allegheny County. We are looking for an experienced and motivated person to join our team of professionals who make a positive difference in children's lives every day. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced professional environment, this is the position for you. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Position Summary: Responsible for the planning and implementation of a program of instructional services provided to students in districts, AIU schools, non-public and charter schools, and approved private schools in order to meet the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction and support for students in developing auditory, language, speech reading, literacy, communication, and self-advocacy skills in an inclusive educational program. Provides academic support as designated on the student's IEP.
• Provides consultative services to school districts regarding hearing loss, its ramifications on learning, and the educational, social, and emotional needs of students with hearing loss.
• Evaluates students to determine eligibility for Hearing Support services and the appropriate service delivery model.
• Develops and writes comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports, and IEPs following required compliance timelines.
• Participates in MDT conferences to ensure compliance with PDE regulations regarding students with hearing loss.
• Monitors student progress based on data collected, work demonstrated, and observation. Prepares progress reports and other state/district mandated paperwork/forms following stated guidelines and timelines.
• Utilizes best practices, curriculum materials, teaching methods, in planning lessons.
• Communicates with parents and school district personnel on a regular basis.
• Prepares detailed daily/weekly schedules, yearly calendar and determines the most efficient travel routes.
• Completes and submits roster information and updates accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with school and administrative personnel to provide accommodations and adaptations to the regular education classroom/curriculum that are appropriate to meet the needs of the student with a hearing loss.
• Troubleshoots Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) and collaborates with the Educational Audiologists regarding audiology issues.
• Collaborates with the educational interpreter regarding communication access.
• Maintains complete working files of student records including all state mandated forms.
• Maintains Act 48 hours as required for certification standards in order to keep current in the field of Deaf Education. Participates in staff development opportunities.
• Ensures and maintains student confidentiality and protects student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and with the AIU policy.
• Utilizes email, SKYPE, and MS Word, Excel and Power Point to facilitate and expedite communication with parents, faculty, and administration.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, following all AIU policies, building procedures and Pennsylvania professional code of conduct.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers; including the proper management of support staff within the classroom.
• Utilize e-mail, Microsoft Office programs, and student informational systems (i.e. IEP Writer) to manage communication, information and records.