Posting number: 27188
Department: Special Ed Sensory Services
Job classification: Itinerant Teacher-Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Posting type: Open
Categories: Education
There is currently one part-time (.9FTE) position available.
To learn more about our special education service pathways, please follow this link to the SPS Special Education Department website: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/special-education/services/placement-and-primary-service-types/.
This position provides individual, direct and consultative services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the least restrictive environment as required by the Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
Position reports to: Special Education Supervisor.
(5%)
Education: Bachelor's degree in Education (Hearing Impaired)
Preferred: Master's degree in Special Education (Hearing Impaired)
Experience: Three ( 3) years experience working with D/HH
Preferred: Five (5) years experience
Certifications & Licenses: Washington State Teacher Certificate , D/HH
Clearances: Criminal justice fingerprint & background check
Required knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
the deaf community and culture
various communication methods used with deaf and hard of hearing students
Skills in:
assisting of writing IEPs for students who are deaf and hard of hearing
differentiating instruction needs of students who are deaf and hard of hearing
training students and teachers in the use and care of amplification systems used by students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
proficiency in ASL and SEE.
Abilities to:
communicate with students who are deaf or hard of hearing
make instruction exciting and challenging to motivate students
use IEPO
collaborate and consult with assisting technology staff
observe students to assess student access to instruction.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. District employees are not authorized to make promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions, and that any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Superintendent. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than the Superintendent are null and void.
Additionally, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Seattle Public Schools is the largest K-12 school system in Washington state, serving more than 54,000 students in 103 schools with a growing enrollment. We have a staff of about 8,000 which includes about 3,600 teachers.
We are focused on improving academic achievement for all students and committed to ensuring that all students graduate from high school prepared for college, careers, and life. We strive to provide excellent teachers in every classroom, set high expectations for every student, meet the needs of our diverse learners, and prepare our students to excel.
