Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

This position is responsible for providing a comprehensive educational program to students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in a manner consistent with the needs of the district's goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and meets certification requirements as established by Bulloch County Schools.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification in the area of Special Education Deaf Education Endorsement.
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.
• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a K-12 setting.
• Experience working with populations who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents students' education needs to develop and implement appropriate instructional plans for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.
• Plans using state and local school district curricula and standards/develops appropriate instructional materials, effective strategies, resources and data to address the differentiated needs of students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.
• Promotes the learning of students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning and to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge and skills.
• Systematically gathers, analyzes and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents.
• Attends and participates in students' IEP meetings and communicates effectively with students, parents/guardians, district and school personnel and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning.
• Provides a well-managed, safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all.
• Creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.
• Exhibits a commitment to professional ethics and the school's mission, participates in professional growth opportunities to support student learning and contributes to the profession.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Performance Factors

• Light Work
• Interaction with Others
• Concentration
• Stressful Circumstances
• Independent Judgment
• Organizational Skills
• Public Contact
• Attendance and Dependability

Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.