Hearing Impaired Teacher

Lee County School System; Leesburg (GA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lee County School System in Leesburg, Georgia seeks a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher to plan, implement, and monitor programs for students with hearing impairment. The role collaborates with IEP teams, teachers, and families to tailor instructional strategies that address individual needs.

You will provide direct instruction, support mainstreaming in the classroom, and coordinate services with related staff while maintaining student confidentiality and ongoing data collection.

Formación

• Valid Georgia certificate in Deaf Education.
• Strong sign language skills.
• Experience with instructional methodologies for hearing‑impaired students.
• Knowledge of resources for hearing-impaired youth and families.

Responsabilidades

• Assist IEP team with assessment, design, implementation and progress monitoring for each student.
• Support mainstreaming by aiding regular and special education staff.
• Administer appropriate educational assessments and interpret data.
• Develop, implement and review IEPs; coordinate related services and staff training.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and records; communicate with parents and staff.

Conocimientos

Sign language

Communication with families

Instructional strategies

Educación

Georgia Deaf Education certificate

Bachelor’s in Deaf Education

Descripción del empleo

Hearing Impaired Teacher

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This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5982553

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher

Position Type

Student Support Services

Location

Multiple Schools

Date Available

07/30/2025

Closing Date

Until Filled

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, to plan, coordinate, and implement programs and services designed to address the unique needs of children identified as hearing impaired. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher shall observe, consult with, and assist special and regular education staff as they adapt classroom instructional strategies to accommodate students with varying degrees of impairment. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher shall also provide direct instruction and serve as a liaison between the school and various professionals that provide services to hearing impaired children and their families.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Assist the IEP team with student assessment, individualized instructional plan design, implementation and progress monitoring for each student.
• Provide advice on establishing and maintaining a classroom atmosphere and environment which lessens the impact of the student’s hearing impairment.
• Facilitate the student’s mainstreaming process by providing support services to the regular and/or special education classroom teacher.
• Administer appropriate educational assessment instruments and interpret data derived from assessments.
• Provide small group and individualized instruction when appropriate and within IEP guidelines.
• Develop methods, techniques, and educational strategies to facilitate student learning.
• Coordinate the delivery of student services of paraprofessionals as appropriate.
• Design, implement, monitor, and review appropriate IEP’s for students.
• Monitor student progress through data collection and observation and provide information/support/training to parents.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
• Provide a positive learning environment that stimulates student learning and maintenance of skills.
• Effectively communicate with parents and staff.

• Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations and ethical practices when providing all special education services. This includes, but is not limited to, completing procedural documentation, participating in the evaluation and eligibility process, developing appropriate IEPs based on individual student needs, and implementing services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by special education administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Georgia certificate in Deaf Education.
• Demonstrate competence in communicating effectively with children, parents, staff members, and representatives of other agencies, including being highly skilled in sign language.
• Possess specialized skills, experience, and training in the areas of instructional methodologies, interpreting/tutoring skills, and the use of technology designed to compensate for one’s hearing impairment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with various community resources associated with the special needs of hearing‑impaired youth and their families.

Education

Completion of a Deaf Education approved program at the Bachelor’s degree level

Experience

Successful prior experience as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher preferred.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Contact Information

• Dr. David Sims
• 126 Starksville Ave. North
• Leesburg, Georgia 31763
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]