FY27: Teacher, Auditory, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs, Wheaton High School, 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Wheaton seeks an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf to support deaf and hard-of-hearing students at Wheaton High School and other MCPS sites.

The 10-month, full-time position emphasizes language skills—listening, speech, reading and writing—with collaboration with families and school staff to implement IEP goals and mainstreaming strategies. Requires fluency in sign language or cued speech where possible.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of methods for teaching language, reading, writing, speech to deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs with parents and professionals.
• Fluency in sign language and/or cued speech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Itinerant teacher to serve Wheaton HS and other MCPS sites.
• Teach language skills: listening, speech, reading, writing to deaf/hh students.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to implement IEPs and support mainstreaming.

Skills

Sign language

Cued speech

Education

Bachelor's degree in deaf education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Summary Description

Under general supervision, provides direct educational services to deaf and hard of hearing students, particularly in the areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speech, speech reading, vocabulary, reading, and written expression; works closely with school staff toward successful mainstreaming of deaf and hard of hearing students to the greatest extent appropriate. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Under general supervision, provides direct educational services to deaf and hard of hearing students, particularly in the areas of language skills: listening comprehension, speech, speech reading, vocabulary, reading, and written expression; works closely with school staff toward successful mainstreaming of deaf and hard of hearing students to the greatest extent appropriate. Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by the MCEA agreement.

Job Specific Information

Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf to serve students at Wheaton HS and potentially in other MCPS buildings and programs. MCEA 10 month: The wage range for this position is a salary between $66,690 and $135,745 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job

Special Education

Organization

Wheaton High School

Primary Location

Wheaton

Schedule

Full-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2026, 5:08:00 PM

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Thorough knowledge of specialized methods of teaching language, reading, writing, speech, speechreading, listening vocabulary, and concept development s to deaf and hard of hearing students. Thorough knowledge of unique social and emotional needs of deaf and hard of hearing students and their families. Ability to work with parents and other professionals and support personnel in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for each deaf and hard of hearing student. Fluency in sign language and/or cued speech skills preferred. Completion of MCPS Elementary Teacher Test, for self-contained positions. Completion of MCPS Secondary Teacher Test, for hearing impaired teacher position.

Education Training Experience

Bachelor's degree in deaf education; master's degree preferred. D/HOH Special Class and Resource Itinerant Teachers: At least 1-2 years successful classroom teaching experience preferred. D/HOH Toddler Teacher: At least 1-2 years successful experience working with infants and toddlers 0-3 years of age preferred.Certificate License:Meets Maryland certification requirements for teachers of the hearing impaired.