Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf

The Willie Ross School For The Deaf; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willie Ross School for the Deaf in Massachusetts is seeking an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf to join our Outreach division. You will provide consultation services to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students under district contracts and help implement individual educational plans.

Primary duties include assessing needs, evaluating materials with district staff, instructing students in academic areas, conducting evaluations, and contributing to team reviews.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Certification as a Teacher of the Deaf.
• Knowledge of communication modalities.
• Intermediate Level Sign Language skills (SLPI).
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the educational needs of each child and plan appropriate educational services as requested by the contracting district.
• Assess and evaluate educational materials and be an active participant in the selection of said materials in conjunction with district staff.
• Instruct students in academic areas as assigned.
• Conduct evaluations as requested by the contracting district.
• Participate in each child’s educational plan and attend team reviews.
• Provide written quarterly progress reports and report cards as appropriate.
• Work effectively with the Educational Audiologist, and all related service providers.
• Implement and use technology as appropriate to enhance curricula.
• Participate in program evaluation with staff and administration.

Skills

Knowledge of communication modalities

Intermediate Sign Language skills (SLP

Education

Massachusetts Certification as a Teacher of the Deaf

Job description

WRSD is seeking an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf to join our Outreach division to provide consultation services to Deaf and hard of hearing students based on contracts with school districts as well as implement individual educational plans as requested by the contracting school district.

Primary Duties

• Assess and evaluate the educational needs of each child and plan appropriate educational services as requested by the contracting district.
• Assess and evaluate educational materials and be an active participant in the selection of said materials in conjunction with district staff.
• Instruct students in academic areas as assigned.
• Conduct evaluations as requested by the contracting district.
• Participate in each child’s educational plan and attend team reviews.
• Provide written quarterly progress reports and report cards as appropriate.
• Work effectively with the Educational Audiologist, and all related service providers.
• Implement and use technology as appropriate to enhance curricula.
• Participate in program evaluation with staff and administration.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Certification as a Teacher of the Deaf.
• Knowledge of communication modalities.
• Intermediate Level Sign Language skills (SLPI).
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Salary will be based on degree(s) and experience.

How to Apply: If interested, please send a resume and contact information to the individual identified at the bottom of each job posting.

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