Deaf/HH Education Specialist — Listening & Spoken Language

Clarke-Schools-For-Hearing-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Schools is seeking a dedicated classroom educator certified in Deaf/HH Education to lead language-focused instruction for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning, documenting progress, collaborating with families and educational teams, and ensuring alignment with NYS standards and IEP goals. Strong English communication skills are required; AVT/AVEd certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certified educator in Deaf/HH Education per NYS requirements.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills required.
• Experience with listening and spoken language approaches for deaf and hard-of-hearing children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute lessons based on each child’s IEP goals and developmental needs.
• Maintain documentation for attendance, parental communication, IEP observance, health and safety.
• Supervise children throughout the day and support teacher assistants.
• Record, transcribe and analyze language samples to monitor progress.
• Facilitate language development activities aligned with NYS standards.
• Promote listening and spoken language in classroom settings and sessions.
• Ensure carryover of activities between classroom and individual speech-language sessions.
• Engage children individually and in small groups to build auditory and spoken language skills.
• Create a welcoming environment for parents and caregivers.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Language development

Education

NYS Deaf/HH Education Certification/Master’s degree

NYS related area certification (Early Childhood Education, TSSLD, ECSE)

Job description

Clarke Schools is seeking a dedicated classroom educator certified in Deaf/HH Education to lead language-focused instruction for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning, documenting progress, collaborating with families and educational teams, and ensuring alignment with NYS standards and IEP goals. Strong English communication skills are required; AVT/AVEd certification is a plus.