Deaf and Hard of Hearing; DHH Instructional Itinerant

NOTE:
This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2026/2027 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2025/2026 school year, check out our open vacancies.

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher

• Bargaining Unit: ETA
• Department/
  
  Location:
  
  Specialized Student Services
• Work Days: 184
• Reports To: Building Principal
• JD Revision Date: 08/25/2023
• Supervises: N/A

To provide individualized instruction for our Deaf/Hard of Hearing students as mandated by individual student IEPs.

• Provide individualized academic instruction to students who are deaf and hard of hearing at the middle school grade levels.
• Incorporate district grade level curriculum and modify as needed for individual students.
• Administration of classroom, district and state assessment.
• Collaborate and communicate with parents and staff.
• Shared responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussions.
• Act as case manager including overseeing IEP and implementation of services.
• Complete data based screens for annual reviews/re-evaluations for case load students.
• Create data driven goals based on student need, grade level, and Common Core State Standards.
• Shared responsibility for entering present levels of information for initial evaluations including ELL evaluations as determined by School Service Team discussions.
• Update progress towards IEP goals at the trimester.
• Participate in annual review and case study meetings by collecting data, writing reports, and presenting at meetings.
• Oversee that goals are updated on data based screens by case manager and/or related service staff.
• Monitor case load for annual review and re-evaluation dates.
• Collaborate with Counselor to complete transition plans and Summary of Performance for students 14 years or older.
• Collect data and report in compliance with district, state, and federal IEP protocols, including specific testing by building and program.
• Provide instruction using Total Communication and manage other hearing needs as needed.
  • Manage audio logical equipment
  • Read and interpret audiograms
  • Demonstrate knowledge of hearing loss, adverse effects, educational needs
  • Provide support for advocacy for students
• Management and reporting of subject grades for instructional students.
• Integrate auditory training into classroom.
• Collaborate with high school staff to determine needs of transitioning students.
• Collaborate with Itinerant teacher to determine needs of exiting students, when necessary.
• Attend building/department meetings in accordance with ETA collective bargaining agreement.
• Attend school professional development.
• Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Effectively manage instructional time, space and other resources.
• Develop and maintain a daily structure of routines that support the student and promote academic and social development.
• Maintain accurate (written and verbal) communication of assessment records and student progress toward academic and behavioral expectations within the classroom setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal and administrative staff.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited university.
• Illinois Professional Educators License with an endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• Fluent in sign language and use of Total Communication.
• Previous teaching experience in special education.

• Possess and develop familiarity with grade level curriculum (Common Core Standards) and delivery through the student’s most efficient learning modality.
• Should have knowledge of behavioral interventions that are scientifically researched to have proven positive results.

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, or frequent movement.
• Must work indoors or outdoors to support student needs.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle interruptions.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

• Nine month position (184 work days).