Deaf and Hard of Hearing Instructional Itinerant (2027/2028 School Year)

NOTE: This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2027/2028 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin sometime near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2026/2027 school year, we encourage you to check out our open vacancies. Position / Title: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher Bargaining Unit: ETADepartment/Location: Specialized Student Services Work Days: 184Reports To: Building Principal JD Revision Date: 08/25/2023Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary To provide individualized instruction for our Deaf/Hard of Hearing students as mandated by individual student IEPs.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic instruction to students who are deaf and hard of hearing at the middle school grade levels.

• Incorporate district grade level curriculum and modify as needed for individual students

• Administration of classroom, district and state assessment

• Collaborate and communicate with parents and staff

• Shared responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion

• Act as case manager including overseeing IEP and implementation of services

• Complete data based screens for annual reviews/re-evaluations for case load students

• Create data driven goals based on student need, grade level, and Common Core State Standards

• Shared responsibility for entering present levels of information for initial evaluations including ELL evaluations as determined by School Service Team discussions

• Update progress towards IEP goals at the trimester

• Participate in annual review and case study meetings by collecting data, writing reports, and presenting at meetings.

• Oversee that goals are updated on data based screens by case manager and/or related service staff

• Monitor case load for annual review and re-evaluation dates

• Collaborate with Counselor to complete transition plans and Summary of Performance for students 14 years or older

• Collect data and report in compliance with district, state, and federal IEP protocols, including specific testing by building and program

• Provide instruction using Total Communication and manage other hearing needs as needed.• Manage audio logical equipment

• Read and interpret audiograms

• Demonstrate knowledge of hearing loss, adverse effects, educational needs

• Provide support for advocacy for students

• Management and reporting of subject grades for instructional students

• Integrate auditory training into classroom

• Collaborate with high school staff to determine needs of transitioning students

• Collaborate with Itinerant teacher to determine needs of exiting students, when necessary

• Attend building/department meetings in accordance with ETA collective bargaining agreement

• Attend school professional development

• Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement.

• Effective communication skills.

• Will effectively manage instructional time, space and other resources.

• Is able to develop and maintain a daily structure of routines that lends support to the student and promotes academic and social development.

• Will maintain accurate (written and verbal) communication of assessment records and student progress towards academic and behavioral expectations within the classroom setting.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and administrative staff

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education from accredited university
• Illinois Professional Educators License with an endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Fluent in sign language and use of Total Communication
• Previous teaching experience in special education

Experience / Knowledge

• Possess and develops familiarity of grade level curriculum (Common Core Standards) and delivery is through student's most efficient learning modality.
• Should have knowledge of behavioral interventions that are scientifically researched to have proven positive results

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, or frequent movement
• Must work indoors or outdoors to support student needs
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability work with many interruptions through the course of the day
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• Nine month position (184 work days)