Long-Term Substitute Hearing Support Teacher- 26/27 SY

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical coverage

Opt-out payments available annually

Wellness incentives

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement through PSERS

Worker's Compensation

Sick days and personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit seeks a Long-term Substitute Itinerant Hearing Support Teacher to serve deaf or hard of hearing students from birth through age 21 across preschool to school-age programs. The temporary assignment begins January 2026 and extends through April 2026, with possible extension.

Responsibilities include planning educational programs and collaborating with district staff to implement effective accommodations.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Certification as Teacher of Deaf/Hearing Impaired required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Dual certification in Deaf & Hard of Hearing and Special Education preferred.
• Must obtain required clearances (criminal history, child abuse, FBI fingerprint, MA provider).

Responsibilities

• Provide hearing support to deaf/hearing impaired students referred by districts and early education programs.
• Plan and/or adapt educational programs enabling deaf/hearing impaired students to benefit from education.
• Assess and teach deaf/hearing impaired students; develop IEPs; support technology and accommodations; consult with teachers.

Skills

Hearing support

IEP development

Assistive technology

Collaboration with teachers

Education

PA Certification – Teacher of Deaf/Hearing Impaired

Master's degree

Dual certification – Deaf & Hard of Hearing; Special Education

Clearances: PA Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprint, MA provider clearance

Tools

Assistive technology devices

Job description

A vacancy for a Long-term Substitute Itinerant Hearing Support Teacher position exists within the Division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position will include duties associated with serving children birth to three, preschool, and school age students through age 21 who are deaf or hard of hearing. This position is temporary and is slated to begin in January 2026, and will extend through April 2026. An extension is possible, but is not guaranteed. At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach. We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career.

Duties And Responsibilities

• To provide hearing support to deaf/hearing impaired students who are referred to the program by districts and pre-school special education and birth to three programs.
• Planning and/or adoption of the educational program to enable deaf and hearing impaired students to benefit from the educational experience.
• Complete required activities including: assess and teach deaf and hearing impaired students; develop individual education programs; support technology and use of accommodations within the school, teach special education students and to educate special education students who are deaf or hard of hearing regarding the impact their hearing loss may have on their education, consult with support the students' special and general education teachers to help them implement effective strategies and accommodations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Certification as Teacher of Deaf/Hearing Impaired required
• Master's degree preferred
• Dual certification - Deaf & Hard of Hearing and Special Education certification preferred.
• PA Criminal History clearance, Child Abuse clearance and FBI Fingerprint clearance (dated within the year), clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)

Salary 2026-27 School Year

• $62,155 to $89,730 - Instructional I Certification
• $64,834 to $93,324 - Instructional II Certification
• $69,353 to $101,911 - Master's Degree
• $72,740 to $105,924 - Master's +15
• $74,415 to $107,845 - Masters + 30

Professional Staff Benefits

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, up to $3,563.87 in opt-out payments available annually
• Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement
• Life insurance in amount of 1x annual salary paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• New employees accrue 10 sick days and 2 personal days annually; unlimited accumulation on sick days
• Tuition reimbursement 100% up to maximum annual amount of $6,030
• ...and much more!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.