Hearing Support Teacher
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is seeking a PA Certified Hearing
Support Teacher for its Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Support Program. This is an Itinerant Teacher which will work throughout
Allegheny County. We are looking for an experienced and motivated person to
join our team of professionals who make a positive difference in children’s
lives every day. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced professional environment,
this is the position for you. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Find a home at
the AIU!
Job Title: Itinerant
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Position Summary: Responsible for the planning and implementation
of a program of instructional services provided to students in districts, AIU
schools, non-public and charter schools, and approved private schools in order
to meet the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Provides instruction and support for students in
developing auditory, language, speech reading, literacy, communication, and
self-advocacy skills in an inclusive educational program. Provides academic support as designated on
the student’s IEP.
2.
Provides consultative services to school
districts regarding hearing loss, its ramifications on learning, and the
educational, social, and emotional needs of students with hearing loss.
3.
Evaluates students to determine eligibility for
Hearing Support services and the appropriate service delivery model.
4.
Develops and writes comprehensive evaluation
reports, re-evaluation reports, and IEPs following required compliance
timelines.
5.
Participates in MDT conferences to ensure
compliance with PDE regulations regarding students with hearing loss.
6.
Monitors student progress based on data
collected, work demonstrated, and observation.
Prepares progress reports and other state/district mandated
paperwork/forms following stated guidelines and timelines.
7.
Utilizes best practices, curriculum materials,
teaching methods, in planning lessons.
8.
Communicates with parents and school district
personnel on a regular basis.
9.
Prepares detailed daily/weekly schedules, yearly
calendar and determines the most efficient travel routes.
10.
Completes and submits roster information and
updates accurately and in a timely manner.
11.
Collaborates with school and administrative
personnel to provide accommodations and adaptations to the regular education
classroom/curriculum that are appropriate to meet the needs of the student with
a hearing loss.
12.
Troubleshoots Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT)
and collaborates with the Educational Audiologists regarding audiology issues.
13.
Collaborates with the educational interpreter
regarding communication access.
14.
Maintains complete working files of student
records including all state mandated forms.
15.
Maintains Act 48 hours as required for
certification standards in order to keep current in the field of Deaf
Education. Participates in staff development opportunities.
16.
Ensures and maintains student confidentiality
and protects student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and with
the AIU policy.
17.
Utilizes email, SKYPE, and MS Word, Excel and
Power Point to facilitate and expedite communication with parents, faculty, and
administration.
18. Maintain
a professional demeanor at all times, following all AIU policies, building
procedures and Pennsylvania professional code of conduct.
19. Work
collaboratively with co-workers; including the proper management of support
staff within the classroom.
20. Utilize
e-mail, Microsoft Office programs, and student informational systems (i.e. IEP
Writer) to manage communication, information and records.
- Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Deaf Education required
- PA Certification in Teacher of the Hearing Impaired required
- Highly Qualified status in Reading and/or English desirable
- Sign Language skills desirable
- PA Driver’s license and reliable transportation required for travel in Allegheny County
- Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
- Ability and experience working as a member of a team.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
- Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct Policy.
Additional
Requirements:
1. Current
Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1
year of hire date).
2. School
Personnel Health Record and TB Test (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human
Resources prior to hire date.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Sitting for extended period of time.
2.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds.
3.
Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to
retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.
4.
Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner.
5.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when
communicating with limited English speaking customers.
6.
Hearing clearly.
7.
Adequate vision to perform duties.
The
information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties
performed for this position. Additional
duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and
additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The
preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and
responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To: Director for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Support Program
Department: Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Support Program
Position
Schedule: 190 days August to June
Salary: Per the
AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement
Benefits: Per the
AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement
To Apply: Create
an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume and transcripts at https://aa009.taleo.net/careersection/aiu3_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.
Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net
The Allegheny
Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its
educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices
as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975,
Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.