Deaf Education Specialist for IEP & Communication

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a licensed Deaf/Hearing Impaired teacher to provide direct instruction to students with hearing loss and to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

You will collaborate with parents, use adaptive equipment, and share insights with other professionals on deafness and educational needs. This grant-funded role requires a Bachelors degree and Texas certification, 187 duty days, and exempt status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification with endorsement in Deaf/Hearing Impaired.
• 3 years of teaching deaf/hearing impaired students preferred.
• Proficient ASL & PSE sign communicator.

Responsibilities

• Develops Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Instructs students in communication skill development and written language.
• Educates parents on deafness and its impact on their childs educational progress.
• Instructs students in use of adaptive equipment.
• Provides information to other professionals trained in other disciplines on deafness and educational implications and adaptations.
• Attends general and special education staff development that is content and disability specific.
• Maintains confidential records of student progress related to auditory impairment.

Skills

ASL & PSE signing

Differentiated instruction

Parent collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teaching Certification in Deaf/Hearing Impaired

Job description

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a licensed Deaf/Hearing Impaired teacher to provide direct instruction to students with hearing loss and to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

You will collaborate with parents, use adaptive equipment, and share insights with other professionals on deafness and educational needs. This grant-funded role requires a Bachelors degree and Texas certification, 187 duty days, and exempt status.