Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing (26-27)

Baltimore City Public Schools

Develops, implements, and monitors individualized education programs for students with hearing impairments, provides appropriate specialized educational instruction and works closely with general educators to ensure continuity of services for meeting the specific needs of students with hearing impairments. Assesses and evaluates student achievement and modifies instructional activities as needed.

• Provides direct instructional services to students with hearing impairments based on their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Develops, adapts, modifies, and individualizes educational materials, resources, techniques, methods, and strategies to meet the needs of students with hearing impairments within the Baltimore City curriculum framework.
• Monitors the implementation of special education services of students with hearing impairments.
• Writes quality IEPs for students with hearing impairments based on federal, state and the City Schools quality IEP standards.
• Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine developmental status, academic status, and mastery of Maryland grade level curriculum standards for students with hearing impairments.
• Maintains appropriate records and documents the prescriptive progress of students with hearing impairments in both the special and regular education programs based on established instructional objectives.
• Evaluates the academic and social progress of special education children on a continuous basis.
• Serves as a member of the school IEP team committee as appropriate.
• Works with parents of students with hearing impairments to ensure ongoing communication and instructional support system.
• Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school and non-school based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.
• Assigns work to and oversees aides and parent and student volunteers, if applicable.
• Ensures classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.
• Supports or participates in school wide student activities and social events and approved fundraising activities.
• Monitors student behavior in non-instructional areas as assigned or required and intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to administrator as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competence in the subject fields pertinent to the instruction of students with hearing impairments.
• Demonstrates proficiency in effectively communicating and analyzing the special education program.
• Participates in in-service training, staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.
• Provides instruction to staff (as appropriate) and students in the use and application of assistive technology (hardware and software) which is pertinent to deaf and hearing-impaired students.
• Provides instruction to staff (as appropriate) and students in the use and maintenance of hearing aids, devices, and equipment.
• Provides instruction to staff and students (as appropriate) in sign communication.
• Provides instruction to staff and students in regard to specific conditions, etiologies, and implications for instruction.
• Provides guidance to staff and IEP teams regarding appropriate supplementary aids and services, and IEP accommodations and modifications which relate to students with hearing impairments.

• Master's Degree or equivalent in education or closely related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education Standard Professional License in Special Education;
  Non-Maryland applicants should possess equivalent educator professional license.
• Valid license for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Ability to communicate and teach sign communication and speech reading to pertinent staff and students.
• Ability to use software and hardware essential for preparing materials for students who are deaf and hearing impaired.
• Ability to teach hearing impaired students and pertinent staff how to use, update and maintain software, hardware, and devices essential to accessing the school curriculum.
• Ability to identify and manage appropriate technology and/or devices, including FM equipment, necessary for specific students with hearing impairments.
• Fluency with aural rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local mandates as related to the IEP team process.
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, equipment, and instructional strategies for students with hearing impairments.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of school's program of studies related to assignments and mission, goals, and organization.
• Ability to…