Hearing Support Teacher Apprentice — $8,500 Stipend

Young World Physical Education; Morton (PA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware County Intermediate Unit in Morton, PA is launching the Teacher of the Deaf Apprenticeship program. This pilot cohort supports paraprofessionals pursuing Pennsylvania special education certification while earning stipends and mentorship from certified teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing.

The program combines structured apprenticeship aligned with PDE requirements, supervised field experiences, and coursework.

Qualifications

• Be a current employee in good standing.
• Receive supervisory recommendation.
• Be formally admitted to a PDE-approved Special Education certification program.
• Commit to two-year service with the DCIU after certification.

Responsibilities

• Support Paraprofessionals in the Hearing Support Apprenticeship Program.
• Participate in a PDE-aligned apprenticeship model.
• Engage in supervised field experiences while completing coursework.
• Maintain compliance with stipend milestones and reporting.

Skills

Current employee in good standing

Supervisory recommendation

Commitment to continued employment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Delaware County Intermediate Unit in Morton, PA is launching the Teacher of the Deaf Apprenticeship program. This pilot cohort supports paraprofessionals pursuing Pennsylvania special education certification while earning stipends and mentorship from certified teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing.

The program combines structured apprenticeship aligned with PDE requirements, supervised field experiences, and coursework.