Teacher Deaf

Teacher of the Deaf  School Year)

• Position Type:
  Specialized Schools /Programs/ Teacher/Specialist
• Date Posted: 1/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Indian River Administrative Office
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026
• District:
  Indian River School District

The Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDHH) provides specially designed instruction and consultative services to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) to ensure access to the curriculum and progress toward IEP goals in compliance with IDEA and state regulations.

Paid on the Teacher salary Scale at the designated educational degree level:
Salary Scale Link

• Degree in Deaf Education or related field required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Valid state of Delaware certification/licensure as a Teacher of Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (#1574)
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Knowledge of IDEA and special education procedures
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to Start of Employment.
• Employee will be required to work in-person, providing services across a variety of school settings and may be required to travel among multiple IRSD school locations.

• Deliver direct and consultative special education services aligned to IEPs
• Support students’ communication, auditory, and academic development
• Collaborate with IEP teams, families, general education staff, audiologists, and related service providers
• Assist with data collection, evaluations, progress monitoring, and development of IEP goals
• Attend IEP meetings and other instructional or professional development meetings
• Recommend and support accommodations, assistive listening devices, and classroom strategies
• Differentiate instruction for students using various communication modalities
• Maintain required documentation and service records
• Other duties as assigned determined by district or student need

The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:

• Complete online application, attach resume and apply for the positions you are interested in at

• Complete online application, attach resume, college transcripts (if applicable), certificates (if applicable), and three letters of reference, done within the last year.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all application for reasonable cause.

The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.