Deaf Education Teacher Apprentice

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Post Baccalaureate Teacher of the Deaf Apprentice. This 24‑month program provides specialized training, ESY scheduling, Praxis testing, and a semester of student teaching to obtain the Special Education - Hearing Impaired PK-12 certification.

Under mentor supervision, the apprentice will develop skills to assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based educational services for deaf or hard-of-hearing students in diverse settings. On-site work only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Commit to regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.
• Observe and participate in the delivery of evidence-based instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of educational settings.
• Assist with planning and implementing instructional activities aligned with IEP goals and Pennsylvania academic standards.
• Learn to assess student needs through formal and informal assessment measures.
• Collect, organize, and analyze student performance data for progress monitoring.
• Assist with development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Gain experience supporting students' language, communication, listening, academic, social-emotional, and self-advocacy skills.
• Learn the appropriate use of hearing technology, assistive listening devices, classroom accommodations, and communication supports.
• Collaborate with families, multidisciplinary teams, school district personnel, educational audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other related service providers.
• Learn to serve as a liaison regarding the educational implications of hearing loss and available educational supports.
• Adapt instructional materials and classroom environments to meet the communication and learning needs of students.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional practices appropriate for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Maintain instructional materials, technology, and classroom resources.
• Follow school-wide positive behavior supports and individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all federal, state, and Bucks IU policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students throughout the instructional day.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Post Baccalaureate Teacher of the Deaf Apprentice. This 24‑month program provides specialized training, ESY scheduling, Praxis testing, and a semester of student teaching to obtain the Special Education - Hearing Impaired PK-12 certification.

Under mentor supervision, the apprentice will develop skills to assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based educational services for deaf or hard-of-hearing students in diverse settings. On-site work only.