Itinerant Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Educator

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

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.