Itinerant Deaf Education Specialist

Position Type: Certified/Licensed/Teacher, Hearing Itinerant (within the self contained program) Location: SASED Administrative Offices The itinerant teacher is a trained, certified teacher of the deaf and hard-of-hearing. He/She is a specialist in assessing classroom performance, programming, instructing, and providing for the needs of hearing impaired children. Generally, the duties are instructional, evaluative, consultative and professional in nature. This position will service students within the SASED Self-Contained Program and in the mainstream classrooms. Instructional Responsibilities: To provide direct instructional service to those students who have been determined to be eligible for an itinerant program. Participate in determining specific goals for direct service. Appropriately implement individual educational plan. Informally and formally assess student progress on an ongoing basis. Accomplishment of IEP goals Classroom performance Monitor need for and assist in implementation of support services such as notetakers, interpreters, study guides, etc. To demonstrate knowledge of the following specialized areas: Hearing aids Auditory trainers Sign language Interpretation of audiograms Aural rehabilitation Speechreading Formal and informal assessment tools Professional Responsibilities: Establish and maintain ongoing communication to best meet the needs of itinerant students. Frequent communication with parents Regular contact with school staff Regular contact with DWC audiologists and consultants Appropriately interpret evaluation/progress data for all personnel and parents at conferences, annual reviews and staffings. Be punctual, have good attendance, meet assigned responsibilities in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate and accurate records. Attend appropriate staff meetings. Establish and maintain a positive atmosphere in working with the district's staff in order that this atmosphere may be carried over for the hearing impaired students. Review students' files and update or change inappropriate information. Use good organizational skills and flexibility to establish an appropriate schedule. Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor. Complete required tasks in a manner to ensure efficient job performance and maximum service to hearing impaired students. Consultative Responsibilities: Serve as a contact to local districts and joint agreements regarding hearing loss. Be a general source of information regarding hearing loss. Provide inservice regarding hearing impairment to staff and students within the area he/she serves. Assist in the referral process to DWC as appropriate. Provide inservice to local districts and joint agreements regarding specific students having been determined to need itinerant services. Provide inservice regarding specific students' hearing loss and needs to school staff and possibly peers. To provide ongoing consultation to classroom teachers regarding specific student needs and progress. Consult with DWC audiologist and Consultants as to specific audiological, educational and equipment needs #J-18808-Ljbffr SASED