Deaf and Hard of Hearing Instructional Itinerant (2027/2028 School Year)

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 72.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher to support middle school students under IEP directives. The role emphasizes Total Communication, sign language proficiency, and close collaboration with families and staff to implement individualized education plans.

The position is a nine-month, 184-day assignment reporting to the Building Principal, with responsibilities spanning data collection, progress monitoring, and cross-disciplinary coordination with counselors and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with IL teaching license and Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement.
• Experience delivering instruction to Deaf/Hard of Hearing students per IEPs.
• Knowledge of Common Core aligned instruction and data-driven planning.
• Fluency in sign language and use of Total Communication in classroom.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individualized instruction for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students at middle school level.
• Modify district curriculum to meet individual IEP goals.
• Administer assessments and monitor student progress.

Conhecimentos

Total Communication

IEP knowledge

Effective communication

Sign language fluency

Formação

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Illinois Professional Educators License - Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Sign language proficiency

Special education experience

Descrição da vaga

NOTE: This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2027/2028 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin sometime near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2026/2027 school year, we encourage you to check out our open vacancies.

|——————————————————–|———————————————————–|
| ++Position / Title:++ Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher |
| ++Bargaining Unit:++ ETA | ++Department/Location:++ Specialized Student Services |
| ++Work Days:++ 184 | ++Reports To:++ Building Principal |
| ++JD Revision Date:++ 08/25/2023 | ++Supervises:++ N/A |

Function / Position Summary

To provide individualized instruction for our Deaf/Hard of Hearing students as mandated by individual student IEPs.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic instruction to students who are deaf and hard of hearing at the middle school grade levels.

• Incorporate district grade level curriculum and modify as needed for individual students

• Administration of classroom, district and state assessment

• Collaborate and communicate with parents and staff

• Shared responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion

• Act as case manager including overseeing IEP and implementation of services

• Complete data based screens for annual reviews/re-evaluations for case load students

• Create data driven goals based on student need, grade level, and Common Core State Standards

• Shared responsibility for entering present levels of information for initial evaluations including ELL evaluations as determined by School Service Team discussions

• Update progress towards IEP goals at the trimester

• Participate in annual review and case study meetings by collecting data, writing reports, and presenting at meetings.

• Oversee that goals are updated on data based screens by case manager and/or related service staff

• Monitor case load for annual review and re-evaluation dates

• Collaborate with Counselor to complete transition plans and Summary of Performance for students 14 years or older

• Collect data and report in compliance with district, state, and federal IEP protocols, including specific testing by building and program

• Provide instruction using Total Communication and manage other hearing needs as needed.

• Manage audio logical equipment

• Read and interpret audiograms

• Demonstrate knowledge of hearing loss, adverse effects, educational needs

• Provide support for advocacy for students

• Management and reporting of subject grades for instructional students

• Integrate auditory training into classroom

• Collaborate with high school staff to determine needs of transitioning students

• Collaborate with Itinerant teacher to determine needs of exiting students, when necessary

• Attend building/department meetings in accordance with ETA collective bargaining agreement

• Attend school professional development

• Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement.

• Effective communication skills.

• Will effectively manage instructional time, space and other resources.

• Is able to develop and maintain a daily structure of routines that lends support to the student and promotes academic and social development.

• Will maintain accurate (written and verbal) communication of assessment records and student progress towards academic and behavioral expectations within the classroom setting.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and administrative staff

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from accredited university
• Illinois Professional Educators License with an endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Fluent in sign language and use of Total Communication
• Previous teaching experience in special education

Experience / Knowledge

• Possess and develops familiarity of grade level curriculum (Common Core Standards) and delivery is through student’s most efficient learning modality.
• Should have knowledge of behavioral interventions that are scientifically researched to have proven positive results

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, or frequent movement
• Must work indoors or outdoors to support student needs
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability work with many interruptions through the course of the day
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• Nine month position (184 work days)