Deaf Education Specialist for Special Education

School for the Deaf; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving ISD School for the Deaf is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf to educate hearing-impaired students within a Special Education setting. The role involves creating individualized lessons, applying assistive technologies, and coordinating ARD/IEP goals for student growth.

The position supports a 187-day school year and requires a Texas Deaf Education endorsement along with relevant teaching credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Texas teaching certificate with deaf education endorsement.
• Knowledge of ARD process and IEP goal setting.
• Sign language skills (receptive and expressive) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents and ARD committees to develop IEPs.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs for assigned students.
• Plan and use instruction materials reflecting individual needs.
• Modify regular curricula and assist students in regular classes as needed.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Assess student learning styles and use results for instructional activities.
• Use appropriate technologies in the teaching/learning process.

Skills

Sign language skills

ARD/IEP collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of hearing impairment needs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas Teaching Certificate with Deaf Education endorsement

Job description

Irving ISD School for the Deaf is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf to educate hearing-impaired students within a Special Education setting. The role involves creating individualized lessons, applying assistive technologies, and coordinating ARD/IEP goals for student growth.

The position supports a 187-day school year and requires a Texas Deaf Education endorsement along with relevant teaching credentials.