Job Overview

The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher provides specially designed instruction as outlined in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), manages student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies

instructional activities, as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator, plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students based on their Individualized Education Plans.
• Carries out a variety of student monitoring and controls activities; performs related duties as required or assigned. Classes taught may be single or multi-grade level, subject, skill or specialty oriented.
• Provides specially designed instruction as outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provide appropriate learning experiences, manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assists and participates in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participates in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
• Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means.
• Collaborates with other professional staff, both school and non-school-based to carry out school wide instructional or related activities as needed.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education

     Bachelor’s degree

     Experience

     NA

     Licenses and Certifications

     Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License with an endorsement in Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing PreK-12

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development
• Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Special Education

Months/Days/Hours: 10 months / 197 days/ 7 hours per day

Salary Level: Licensed

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

 This is an end-of-year (EOY) position