Lead Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf

DMPS is seeking a Lead Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf for the 26-27 school year. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Current DMPS teachers: this position is not governed by the transfer window. Internal candidates may apply.

Job Title: Lead Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf

Department: Student and Family Services

Reports to: Director of Student and Family Services

Highest Level Supervised: N/A

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in special education

Work Experience: Five years successful teaching experience with two years in deaf education

Licensure or Certification: Valid Iowa Teaching license with Deaf or Hard of Hearing endorsement

Other: Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Experience designing and delivering adult professional learning.

2. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

3. Maintain confidentiality.

4. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

5. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.

Job Summary:

The Lead Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf provides direct instructional services and specialized supports to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (approximately 60% of assignment) while also leading coordinating and building capacity of staff and programs across the deaf education service delivery model (approximately 40% of assignment). This blended role maintains a student caseload and direct service schedule and additionally ensures high-quality consistent implementation of deaf education practices through coaching professional learning and program supports. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct specialized instruction and services to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing aligned to IEP goals and student needs (e.g. reading written language math and access-related skill development as appropriate).

2. Observe monitor and evaluate students academic and access needs as a member of the educational team to determine and adjust the most appropriate programming and supports.

3. Provide consultation and in-classroom support to general and special education teachers regarding instructional strategies and accommodations appropriate for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing including effective use of interpreters and other access supports.

4. Collaborate with other teachers related service providers consultants and other professionals within multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.

5. Communicate with families on a regular basis regarding student progress and needs.

6. Provide ongoing assistance coaching and problem-solving support to deaf education teachers and support staff to strengthen instruction access and service delivery.

7. Plan coordinate and deliver professional development for staff (e.g. characteristics of hearing loss accommodations interpreter use instructional strategies and effective classroom supports for DHH students).

8. Collaborate with district curriculum leaders and building teams to support access to core instruction for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing including identifying needed accommodations/modifications recommending accessible instructional materials and supporting consistent implementation across settings.

9. Assist deaf education teachers and support staff with IEP development including aligning support to student needs and ensuring consistent practices across the district.

10. Coordinate and provide training and support related to the alternate assessment process for students served within deaf education programming as applicable.

11. Assist in developing organizing and maintaining methods materials and monitoring procedures for deaf education students to support consistent service delivery and progress monitoring.

12. Communicate with parents staff and the broader community regarding deaf education programming resources and supports.

13. Attend relevant training opportunities and apply learning to strengthen district practices and staff capacity. Stay current on developments in deaf education and relevant special education policies rules and regulations; disseminate updates and support implementation across staff and buildings.

14. Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

IC