Hearing Specialist - Special Education

Hearing Specialist

The Montgomery County School Board in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Hearing Specialist to work in conjunction with the special education department to serve the student population division wide for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Hearing Specialist is responsible:

• For participating on a team that determines of students meet the disability criteria for the category of hearing impairment
• To collaborate with specialists, school personnel, and families to determine and provide students with appropriate supports and services
• To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student

Licensure and Education:

• Hold a current Special Education Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement to serve as a teacher of the hearing impaired
• Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience Required:

• Have knowledge of anatomy involved in hearing impairment
• Have knowledge of medical research relevant to hearing impairment
• Have knowledge of academic, language and emotional implications of hearing impairment
• Have knowledge of impact of communication mode on testing
• Have understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity related to families and students who communicate with American Sign Language
• Proficient competency in providing direct instruction to students
• Knowledge and ability to use and interpret appropriate assessments and materials
• Have knowledge of assistive listening technology
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county special education regulations and program requirements
• Experience addressing parental questions and concerns
• Experience in providing academic, language and transition services in inclusive and pull out environments
• Experience utilizing technology in an instructional environment
• Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and work-flow technologies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
• Ability to be dependable and punctual

Desirable:

• Experience in a public school system

Screening Duties:

• Ability to conduct hearing screenings

Consultation Duties:

• Contacts principals, teachers, and parents regarding results of screenings and referrals
• Discusses the needs of identified students with classroom teachers
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and support personnel regarding materials to assist qualifying students
• Refers students and families to appropriate agencies and physicians
• Corresponds with appropriate agencies and physicians concerning students
• Participates in IEP, re-evaluation, and triennial meetings
• Performs listening checks on hearing equipment
• Collaborates with educational interpreters within the county

Documentation Duties:

• Maintains student records, test data, and reports
• Inventories materials and equipment
• Performs appropriate educational testing needed for IEP development and progress monitoring

Service Duties:

• Explains results of audiological evaluations and students' hearing loss as they relate to communication, educational development, and the classroom environment
• Provides the necessary services to meet the needs of individual students who qualify according to State regulations and guidelines inclusively and in a pull out situation
• Provides individualized programs for assigned students through the development, implementation, and evaluation of the IEP (e.g., tutoring, teaching, interpreting)
• Assists students in educational and personal development
• Provides Sign Language interpreting services for students when necessary
• Selects assessment procedures that are valid and appropriate for students who are deaf or hard of hearing

Miscellaneous Duties:

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information concerning students
• Participates in professional development activities and meetings
• Orders materials and equipment
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Travels between work sites and provides services at multiple locations
• Proctors tests and exams, as needed
• Communicates with parents and staff and establishes a positive atmosphere

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate effectively - use of expressive and receptive skills
• Lift or carry materials up to 20 pounds
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
• Must possess physical and mental capability for the sole supervisory responsibility of public school students

Tools, Technology, and Equipment:

• Audiometers
• FM systems, sound field systems
• Speciality telecommunication, alerting and safety devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Hearing Aids/Cochlear Implants
• Maintain an email account and respond to messages in a timely manner
• Smartboard
• Computer - Google Suite

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary:

$53,889.00 - $87,325.91 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Benefits:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

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EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable