Lead Hearing Impaired Teacher

Fountain; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools seeks a Lead Hearing Impaired Teacher to oversee instructional programs for deaf or hard-of-hearing students. You will lead program development, supervise staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications.

You will work closely with the Director of Special Education Programs to monitor outcomes, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with IDEA 2004 while engaging with families and the community to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience with deaf or hard-of-hearing students in an educational setting.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience and ability to initiate program districtwide changes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instructional programs for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Lead program development and districtwide initiatives as needed.
• Supervise staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and allocate resources.
• Monitor effectiveness and ensure compliance with legal mandates (IDEA 2004).
• Engage families and the community to support students' needs.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review theSalary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

TheLeadHearingImpairedTeacherisresponsibleforoverseeingandguidinginstructionalprogramsforstudents who are deaf or hard of hearing within Tulsa PublicSchools. This role requires leadership in program development, team management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications. The position encloses working closely with the Director of Special Education Programs and various stakeholders to monitor and assess program effectiveness, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with legal mandates, such as IDEA 2004. The role also involves engaging with families and the community to support and advocate for students' needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Experience:

• Previous experience working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in an educational setting.
• Previous successful supervisory experience and leadership experience exhibiting qualities necessary to initiate change and program or districtwide initiatives when necessary.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.

• Possesses or ability to obtain an Oklahoma certification in Special Education and hearing impaired
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) and have knowledge of assistive technology available to support students with hearing impairments.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legal requirements of an IEP and the MEEGS process
• Must have a working knowledge of IDEA 2004
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.