Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher - Full Time

Northland Learning Center; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Learning Center in Virginia, Minnesota is looking for a full-time Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher. You will plan and implement education for D/HH children, work closely with families, and be responsible for monitoring IEP/IFSP goals. A degree in Deaf Education is required, and fluency in American Sign Language is preferred. The position requires collaboration with multiple agencies and travel within the district. Salary is based on experience and degree level, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Degree in Deaf Education, preferably at the Master's level.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is preferred.
• Eligible for State of Minnesota Certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor Due Process for students to achieve IEP/IFSP goals.
• Provide home visits and consultations to families of D/HH children.
• Collaborate in planning and implementing the Individualized Family Service Plan.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language

Experience with families and children who are deaf/hard of hearing

Experience with school-age DHH students

Knowledge of auditory therapies

Education

Degree in Deaf Education (Master’s Degree Preferred)

Job description

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher – Full Time

Job ID: 1636

Location: ISD 6076 Northland Learning Center, Virginia, MN

Position Type: Special Education Services / Hearing Impaired

Starting Date: 2025‑2026 School Year

Salary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Degree in Deaf Education (Master’s Degree Preferred)
• Fluency in American Sign Language – preferred
• Eligible for State of Minnesota Certification
• Experience working with families and young children ages 0‑5 who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) or multiply disabled with hearing loss
• Experience working with school‑age DHH students in a school setting
• Criminal background check and drug screening required prior to employment
• Experience using auditory therapies, troubleshooting cochlear implants, and reading audiograms

Position Description and Responsibilities

To plan, implement and monitor the Due Process for each student that will enable him/her to achieve IEP/IFSP goals and objectives as written by the multi‑disciplinary team working with the student. The program must be in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth.

• Provide professional, regular home visits and consultation to families of D/HH children between the ages of 0‑5, based on family’s and child’s respective needs
• Participate and collaborate in planning & implementing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and assist with identified evaluations for child and family
• Assist families in understanding nature and degree of child’s hearing loss and the impact on language, cognition, speech, literacy, and academic achievement
• Provide families with techniques specific to child’s hearing loss
• Collaborate with other involved agencies/therapists and attend appropriate meetings as directed
• Have a working knowledge of bilingual education of D/HH children
• Case Manager of D/HH students in school settings
• Support district and staff in the areas of all curriculum, emphasizing problem solving and reasoning skill development
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and/or district policy
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and/or small group instruction, when appropriate or necessary
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning and note student progress
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by District and Statewide Programs and self‑selected professional growth activities
• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Statewide Programs and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
• Establish developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for students and for self and communicate those to students, their academic/IEP team, and their families.
• Facilitate positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers and student and other adults.
• Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements.
• Travel required – dependable transportation is a must. (Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate.)