Generic - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher (Elementary)

Position Type: Professional - Teacher Level (Elementary) / Generic - Teacher Level (Elementary>

Location: District Wide

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal/Executive Director - Special Education

Multiple Positions – Employment Date to be determined.

Duties

• Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established state curriculum goals.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Conduct necessary assessment to determine instructional goals and objectives for individual Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Develop and update Individual Education Plan for students.
• Attend Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings for students with hearing impairments.
• Confer with audiologist and other specialists.
• Work in collaboration with the regular classroom teacher(s) who may be involved with these students in formulating teaching strategies, planning appropriate lessons, and evaluating student progress.
• Install, maintain, and give instruction for specialized equipment to students/staff.
• Develop a student behavior plan that is consistent with established administrative policies.
• Maintain accurate pupil accounting records in compliance with the district and state requirements, including TEA annual registration.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Make a provision for being available to students on a daily basis, as well as parents by appointment.
• Reveal confidential information concerning students only when disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers, and complete written evaluations as required.
• Maintain an ongoing program of professional growth that fulfills district requirements and personal expectations as a professional.
• Take an active part in the district-approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutually agreed upon evaluation result.
• Attend campus and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend established traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g. Student Orientations, Open House, programs, and activities) agreed upon by the building principal and the faculty.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent foreign degree in any field.
• Current Standard, Intern or Probationary Texas Educator Certificate in deaf and hard of hearing, or an immediate eligibility to obtain such certificate through acceptance by an alternative teacher certification program.
• Employer will check professional references.

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