2026-2027 Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Special Education

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Christiansburg (VA)

On-site

USD 53,889 - 87,325

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Anthem Medical Plans

Vision and Dental Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Montgomery County School Board in Christiansburg, Virginia is seeking a Hearing Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves working with the special education department to serve students with hearing impairments.

Applicants must hold a Virginia teaching license with endorsement for hearing impaired education and a Bachelor's degree or higher. The job offers a competitive salary range of $53,889.00 – $87,325.91 annually, with benefits.

Qualifications

Hold a current Special Education Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.
Knowledge of federal, state, and county special education regulations.
Experience in a public school system preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct hearing screenings and assessments for students.
Collaborate with specialists to determine appropriate support.
Maintain student records, test data, and reports.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy involved in hearing impairment

Proficient competency in providing direct instruction

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Current Special Education Virginia teaching license

Tools

Audiometers

Google Suite

Job description

2026-2027 Hearing Specialist - Special Education

Montgomery County School District, Special Education - Christiansburg, Virginia.

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Description

Montgomery County School Board in Virginia is accepting applications for a Hearing Specialist to work in conjunction with the special education department to serve the student population division wide for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Responsibilities

Participate on a team that determines if students meet the disability criteria for hearing impairment.
Collaborate with specialists, school personnel, and families to determine and provide students with appropriate supports and services.
Develop and implement an instructional program that provides the best possible education for each student.

Licensure and Education

Hold a current Special Education Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement to serve as a teacher of the hearing impaired.
Bachelor's degree or higher.

Experience Required

Knowledge of anatomy involved in hearing impairment.
Knowledge of medical research relevant to hearing impairment.
Knowledge of academic, language, and emotional implications of hearing impairment.
Knowledge of impact of communication mode on testing.
Understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity related to families and students who communicate with American Sign Language.
Proficient competency in providing direct instruction to students.
Knowledge and ability to use and interpret appropriate assessments and materials.
Knowledge of assistive listening technology.
Knowledge of federal, state, and county special education regulations and program requirements.
Experience addressing parental questions and concerns.
Experience providing academic, language, and transition services in inclusive and pull-out environments.
Experience utilizing technology in an instructional environment.
Functional knowledge of commonly used office equipment and workflow technologies.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality.
Ability to multi-task, work with interruptions, and work under pressure.
Dependable and punctual.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience in a public school system.

Screening Duties

Conduct hearing screenings.

Consultation Duties

Contact principals, teachers, and parents regarding results of screenings and referrals.
Discuss needs of identified students with classroom teachers.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and support personnel regarding materials to assist qualifying students.
Refer students and families to appropriate agencies and physicians.
Correspond with appropriate agencies and physicians concerning students.
Participate in IEP, re-evaluation, and triennial meetings.
Perform listening checks on hearing equipment.
Collaborate with educational interpreters within the county.

Documentation Duties

Maintain student records, test data, and reports.
Inventory materials and equipment.
Perform appropriate educational testing needed for IEP development and progress monitoring.

Service Duties

Explain results of audiological evaluations and students' hearing loss as they relate to communication, educational development, and the classroom environment.
Provide the necessary services to meet the needs of individual students who qualify according to State regulations and guidelines inclusively and in a pull-out situation.
Provide individualized programs for assigned students through the development, implementation, and evaluation of the IEP (tutoring, teaching, interpreting).
Assist students in educational and personal development.
Provide Sign Language interpreting services for students when necessary.
Select assessment procedures that are valid and appropriate for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Miscellaneous Duties

Maintain high level of confidentiality of information concerning students.
Participate in professional development activities.
Order materials and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Travel between work sites and provide services at multiple locations.
Proctor tests and exams as needed.
Communicate with parents and staff and establish a positive atmosphere.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach for extended periods.
Communicate effectively—use expressive and receptive skills.
Lift or carry materials up to 20 pounds.
Maintain composure during stressful situations.
Possess physical and mental capability for supervisory responsibility of public school students.

Tools, Technology, and Equipment

Audiometers.
FM systems, sound field systems.
Specialty telecommunication, alerting and safety devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Hearing Aids/Cochlear Implants.
Maintain an email account and respond to messages in a timely manner.
Smartboard.
Computer — Google Suite.

FLSA Status

Exempt.

Salary

$53,889.00 – $87,325.91 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Anthem Medical Plans – Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage.

Ameritas Vision Plan – Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses.

Delta Dental Plan – Coverage for employees, spouses, and families.

Carilion Employee Assistance Program – Confidential program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support for employees and families.

Generous Employee Leave Benefits – Paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, annual leave, sick leave bank, and wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System – Full-time employees eligible and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost; MCPS contributes to individual retirement accounts.

Collective Bargaining Agreement – Establishes workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. The Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services.

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