Deaf Education Itinerant Teacher (191 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Independent School District is seeking a qualified educator to provide personalized learning experiences for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in Dallas, Texas. The role involves developing lesson plans tailored to individual needs and collaborating with families and district staff to create Individual Education Plans (IEP).

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas Teacher Certification in Hearing Impairment EC-12. Candidates should also understand auditory development and instructional strategies tailored for hearing-impaired students.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Teacher Certification is required.
• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process is essential.
• Experience with Individual Education Plans (IEP) and their implementation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored learning experiences for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Develop lesson plans addressing individual student needs.
• Work with families to create Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Document student progress following district protocols.
• Train stakeholders on hearing loss and instructional strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of language and auditory development

General knowledge of curriculum/instruction/assessment

Knowledge of instruction/technology/accommodations/modifications for students who are deaf or hard of hearing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Hearing Impairment EC-12

Job description

• Provide students who are deaf or hard of hearing with appropriate learning experiences designed to fulfill their potential for language, intellectual, emotional, physical, academic, and social growth.
• Develop lesson plans and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students/families assigned, incorporating needed modifications based on abilities, IEP/ISP/IFSP goals and learning styles.
• Work cooperatively with district staff/Shared Service Agreement District members/ECI providers and families to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP), Individual Service Plans (ISP), Individual Family Service Plans(IFSP).
• Document students’ progress and services using district/program protocols.
• Work cooperatively with all stakeholders to promote positive student outcomes
• Provide training to stakeholders on the impact of hearing loss, hearing assistive technology, communication modes, early intervention, language development, auditory development, instructional strategies specific to students who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
• Compile, update, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents for the district and ECI agencies
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Hearing Impairment EC-12
• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process/Individual Education Program goal setting process and implementation. Knowledge of the Individual Family Service Plan process and outcomes to be implemented in the home and/or community
• General knowledge of curriculum/instruction/assessment
• Knowledge of language and auditory development
• Knowledge of instruction/technology/accommodations/modifications for students who are deaf or hard of hearing