Primary Purpose:
To work with students with hearing disabilities; assisting students and staff so that the students can be successful in the least restrictive setting.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
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B.S. required, M.S. preferred.
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Deaf/Hard of Hearing teaching certificate
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Signed English required, familiarity of ASL preferred
Experience:
Prefer a minimum of three years successful elementary classroom teaching experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
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Review available medical/audiological information pertaining to the student’s performance and probable use of hearing; obtaining updated medical/audiological information and share with parent, teacher, and other appropriate staff
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Communicate with Consultant and Diagnostic staff as appropriate
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Monitor the condition and use of appropriate amplification equipment for each student
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Provide instruction to each hearing impaired student on the class list, as appropriate
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Develop lesson plans for implementing instruction
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Make regular contact with parents of students and keep records of contacts, including updating short range objectives and other appropriate records
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Provide emotional support for students and families to promote understanding and coping skills for children’s hearing loss
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Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of language development and language refinement needed by hearing impaired children
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Demonstrate skills necessary to communicate effectively and to provide a complete English model for hearing impaired children using a Total Communication approach
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Demonstrate knowledge and ability to implement the following specialized areas:
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auditory training
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speech and speech reading
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monitoring amplification
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use and maintenance of hearing aids
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use of interpreter
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Total Communication
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Establish open, frequent communication with parents, staff, and related services personnel.
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Maintain schedule, be punctual, and meet assigned responsibilities
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Establish and maintain a positive atmosphere in working with staff in order that this atmosphere may be carried over for the hearing impaired student
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Use good organizational skills and flexibility to establish appropriate schedules for student and self responsibilities to this job at any time.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); coordinate district support function; maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Working with computers, working in various school settings, flexible schedule, self-directed.