Hearing Resource Teacher

Richmond School District No. 38; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond School District No. 38 is seeking a Hearing Resource Teacher dedicated to supporting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in various aspects of their development. In this role, you will provide direct instruction, assess Hearing Assistive Technology, and help develop Individual Education Plans while collaborating with educators and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with hearing loss and Hearing Assistive Technology.
• Expertise in strategies and technologies for educating students with hearing loss.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct instruction to students with hearing loss.
• Assessing and troubleshooting Hearing Assistive Technology.
• Supporting the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Collaborative Consultation

Problem-Solving

Education

Valid BC Teaching Certificate

Master's degree or diploma in Deaf Education

Certification by the Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Job description

The Hearing Resource Teacher plays a vital role in supporting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in their speech, language, cognition, audition, advocacy, and overall social and academic development. This includes:

• Providing direct instruction to students with hearing loss.
• Assessing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Hearing Assistive Technology including hearing aids, cochlear implants, BAHAs, personal RM systems, and sound field systems.
• Supporting the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Conducting assessments and generating comprehensive written reports.
• Interpreting audiological and medical reports, distilling them for school staff, and highlighting their educational impact.
• Maintaining up-to-date records for students with hearing loss
• Actively communicating with school staff to ensure that the unique needs of these students are met.
• Facilitating student transitions into kindergarten, secondary, and post-secondary settings.
• Advising and providing training to school teams and parents on instructional strategies, language development, social/emotional development, classroom acoustics, and Hearing Assistive Technology.
• Delivering habilitation services for students with cochlear implants.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Teaching Certificate
• Master's degree or diploma in Deaf Education
• Certified or eligible for certification by the Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Proven experience working with students who have a hearing loss as well as Hearing Assistive Technology
• Expertise in best practices, strategies, and technologies for educating students who have a hearing loss
• Strong skills in oral and written communication, computer technology, collaborative consultation, and problem-solving

For inquiries regarding this position, please contact: Sarah Loat District Administrator - Inclusive Learning - [e-mail]