Traveling Deaf Education Specialist

Irving ISD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking an Itinerant Teacher for Deaf Education. This role involves working with children aged birth to 21 to develop communication and auditory skills. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate, and significant expertise in deaf education. You'll collaborate with families and educational teams to ensure effective learning environments. Travel is required, and the position is grant-funded, with a focus on providing quality services to students with hearing impairments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a deaf education teacher or parent advisor preferred.
• Passing score on TASC sign proficiency test or equivalent.
• In-depth understanding of effective instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families for quality specialized instruction.
• Plan appropriate instructional strategies and materials.
• Maintain working files and confidentiality of all records.

Skills

Knowledge of deafness and its impact on child development

Consultation skills

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of assistive technology

Ability to read testing results

Experience with sensory impaired children

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with deaf education endorsement

Job description

A Texas school district is seeking an Itinerant Teacher for Deaf Education. This role involves working with children aged birth to 21 to develop communication and auditory skills. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate, and significant expertise in deaf education. You'll collaborate with families and educational teams to ensure effective learning environments. Travel is required, and the position is grant-funded, with a focus on providing quality services to students with hearing impairments.