Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Hampton County School District Special Education - Varnville, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5578849
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 10, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

Job Title: Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Department/School: Department of Special Education
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Job Category: Certified
Daily

Hours:

8.00
FLSA Category: Non-Exempt
Work Days: 190
Salary

Schedule:

Certified Teacher Salary Scale
Pay Grades: Bachelors-Doctorate

Job Summary: Teach deaf and hard‑of‑hearing pupils in a special day class or regular class setting. Instruction may be in the areas of language, speech, reading, auditory training, and other academic subjects of the regular curriculum adapted for deaf or hard‑of‑hearing pupils as well as pre‑vocational skills, consumer education, and survival skills.

• Teaches hearing, deaf, and hard‑of‑hearing pupils. Consults with parents, other professionals, agencies, and support staff. In‑services parents, teachers, students (hearing and hearing impaired), and aides. Employs amplification devices. Meets parents, teachers, other professionals, and students. Plans instruction. Records student progress and other data as required.
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business, acts ethically, sets priorities, and works well under pressure with attention to detail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.

• Experience working with deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students preferred.
• Must have a South Carolina Department of Education Educator's Certificate with required area of certification.
• Proficient in computers and word processing software; or any equivalent combination of training software and experience that provides required knowledge.
• Supports the vision, mission and beliefs of Hampton County School District.

• Current instructional methodologies used in the education of deaf and hearing children.
• Sign Language systems used in the Deaf community.
• Use and application of amplification devices for the deaf and hard‑of‑hearing.
• Knowledge of general computer applications and their utilization as related to specific tasks and responsibilities.
• Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to personnel and community related functions.
• Thorough knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, possession of an excellent vocabulary and mathematical computation.

• Develop appropriate Individual Education Plans for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students.
• Design and implement instructional lessons appropriate for deaf, hearing, and hard‑of‑hearing children.
• Evaluate student progress and adjust instruction appropriately.
• Develop the communication skills of individual deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students.
• Use appropriate amplification devices effectively with deaf and hard‑of‑hearing children.
• Adjust the type of Sign Language used in the classroom to meet the needs of deaf and hard‑of‑hearing children.
• Work cooperatively and in a positive manner with parents, other staff, and students.
• Use sign language to ensure communication access for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing as well as hearing students.
• Educate general education staff in the unique needs of deaf and hard‑of‑hearing children.
• Provide appropriate supervision to ensure student safety.
• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to handle difficult and emotional situations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily activities.
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.

• Job requires reliable transportation for working at different locations within the district.
• Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.
• Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require meeting tight deadlines, considerable attention and working with both adults and students.

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required. The administration has the exclusion right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Position Type: Full‑time

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• Conchita Bostick
• PO BOX 1028
• ESTILL, South Carolina 29918
• Email: bostcon.sc.us