Special Education Teacher (Vision & Hearing Impairments)

NWU; Little Rock (AR); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NWU in Little Rock, AR seeks an educator to develop and implement IEPs for students with vision or hearing impairments. You will tailor curricula, adapt materials, and teach specialized skills to promote access and success.

Collaboration with general education and related service staff is essential as you monitor progress, advocate for families, and stay current with assistive technologies and instructional strategies to support inclusive learning environments.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field and licensure for vision/hearing impairments.
• Certification/licensure for teaching students with vision or hearing impairments.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and assistive technologies for students with disabilities.
• Proficiency in Braille, ASL or O&M as applicable.
• Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with IDEA and state/federal special education laws.
• Empathy, patience, and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking across diverse learners.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with a student-centered approach.
• Proficiency in educational and assistive technology tools.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored for students with vision or hearing impairments.
• Adapt curriculum and materials to accommodate disabilities and ensure access to learning.
• Teach Braille, O&M, ASL, or auditory training as appropriate.
• Utilize assistive tech like screen readers and magnification devices.
• Collaborate with general education and related service providers.
• Monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies as needed.
• Provide guidance on self-advocacy and independent living skills.
• Act as liaison with families and community resources for advocacy.
• Maintain progress records in compliance with regulations.
• Stay current with advancements in special education and assistive tech.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Patience

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Education of the Visually Impaired, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or related field

Certification or licensure for teaching students with vision or hearing impairments

Tools

Braille

ASL

O&M (Orientation & Mobility)

Assistive technologies

Screen readers

Magnification devices

Hearing aids

Jobbeschreibung

NWU in Little Rock, AR seeks an educator to develop and implement IEPs for students with vision or hearing impairments. You will tailor curricula, adapt materials, and teach specialized skills to promote access and success.

Collaboration with general education and related service staff is essential as you monitor progress, advocate for families, and stay current with assistive technologies and instructional strategies to support inclusive learning environments.