Itinerant Teacher for Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Itinerant Teacher for Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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TITLE: Itinerant Teacher for Deaf or Hard of Hearing
POSTION TYPE:TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Valid Iowa Teaching license appropriate for position (Deaf or Hard of Hearing)
Desired:
- Effective communication skills both oral and written
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide academic support in the general education setting to students identified as having a vision or hearing loss.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide direct service to those students who need individualized support due to vision or hearing loss in the areas of reading written language and math.
- Observe and evaluate academic needs of vision or deaf and hard of hearing students as a member of the team in determining the most appropriate program for the student.
- Provide professional development on subjects such as; vision hearing loss how to use an interpreter and accommodations needed for the student in the classroom.
- Provide consultation and support to teachers in the general and special education settings regarding specific teaching strategies appropriate for students with a vision or hearing loss.
- Collaborate with other teachers and consultants.
- Communicate with families on a regular basis.
- Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Student & Family Services
REPORTS TO:Director of Student Services
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:Executive Director of Student and FamilyServices
EVALUATES:N/A
BARGAINING GROUP:DMEA
FLSA STATUS:Exempt
FT/PT:Full TimeDAYS:195 or 199 day contract HOURS:7.75 Hour Day
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing walking sitting bending/stooping reaching/pushing/pulling lifting carrying driving from site to site
WORKING CONDITIONS:Mostly indoors
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother jobrelated instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By: Emily Behrens
Date:04/17/2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
