Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Education Specialist

Urbana School District 116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and collaborate with general education staff to ensure optimal education for students. This role involves providing direct educational services and supervising sign language interpreters.

The ideal candidate should possess an Illinois Certificate for Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, with two years of experience preferred. This is a vital role to support students and their families in the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of classroom experience with deaf and/or hard of hearing students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop IEPs and collaborate with general education teachers.
• Provide necessary direct educational services.
• Supervise sign language interpreters.
• Communicate with families to support understanding of hearing loss.
• Evaluate students' progress and update information as needed.

Skills

Excellent signing skills

Highly organized

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Excellent problem-solver

Education

Illinois Certificate for Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

LBS1-Unlimited

Job description

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a Teacher for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and collaborate with general education staff to ensure optimal education for students. This role involves providing direct educational services and supervising sign language interpreters.

The ideal candidate should possess an Illinois Certificate for Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, with two years of experience preferred. This is a vital role to support students and their families in the educational environment.