Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher

Point Quest, Inc.; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off (Sick Leave, Holidays, &

CEU reimbursement, tuition assistance,

Job summary

Point Quest Group is seeking a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher in San Tan Valley, AZ to provide specialized instruction and support across education settings. The role emphasizes communication access, language development, and self-advocacy for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams, help implement IEP goals, and leverage ASL, total communication, and assistive listening technology to maximize student success.

Qualifications

• Arizona Dept. of Education cert with Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• IVP fingerprint clearance card required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience with DHH students.
• Experience with ASL, sign systems and total communication models.
• Familiarity with assistive listening devices and classroom accommodations.
• Experience with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEP Pro).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative services to DHH students in general and special education settings.
• Assess communication, language, auditory and academic needs.
• Develop and implement IEP goals focused on communication access and language development.
• Support students using various modalities including spoken language, sign language, or total communication.
• Collaborate with audiologists, SLPs, interpreters, teachers, and families.
• Recommend classroom accommodations and assistive tech (FM systems, captioning).
• Monitor progress and maintain IEP documentation.
• Participate in and lead IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Train staff on strategies to support DHH students.

Skills

ASL

Total communication

Auditory/oral approaches

Bilingual-bicultural models

Education

Arizona Department of Education Special Education Teaching Certificate with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Endorsement

Bachelor's degree

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Master's degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or related field

Tools

IEP Pro

Job description

Job Title: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher

Pay Range: Based on Experince

2026-2027 School Year | Full Time | San Tan Valley, AZ | AZ Teaching Certification (Deaf/Hard of Hearing Endorsement Required)

About the Role

Provide specialized instruction and support to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing across educational settings. As a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), you'll help students build communication, language, academic, and self-advocacy skills while ensuring full access to the educational environment. This role combines direct instruction, consultative services, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Why Join Us

Founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, & more
• Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
• CEU reimbursement, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do

• Provide direct and consultative services to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in general and special education settings
• Assess student communication, language, auditory, and academic needs
• Develop and implement IEP goals aligned to communication access, language development, listening skills, and academic success
• Support students using a variety of communication modalities, including spoken language, sign language, total communication, and/or assistive listening technology
• Collaborate with audiologists, speech-language pathologists, interpreters, teachers, related service providers, and families
• Recommend and support classroom accommodations and assistive technology (e.g., FM systems, captioning, amplification devices)
• Monitor and document student progress; maintain compliant IEP documentation
• Participate in and lead IEP meetings as appropriate
• Train staff on strategies and accommodations to support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Arizona Department of Education Special Education Teaching Certificate with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Endorsement
• Bachelor's degree
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience working with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Experience with ASL, total communication, auditory/oral approaches, or bilingual-bicultural models
• Familiarity with assistive listening devices and classroom accommodations
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEP Pro)

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first .

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs - and deserves - to succeed.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.