Itinerant Teacher (205 Days) Grant Funded

Collaborate with district staff on multiple campuses and parents to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee process for students.

Utilize a variety of sources to plan and use developmentally appropriate strategies to reflect the needs of the Deaf and hard of hearing student's communication and academic access.

Develop and implement lesson plans that reflect student IEP goals, accommodations and show written evidence of preparation as required.

Document progress on goals and objectives utilizing district protocols.

Conduct ongoing informal assessments based on students' needs in communication, language, advocacy, and transition.

Troubleshoot students' hearing assistive technology when needed

Provide training on hearing assistive technology and hearing loss.

Collaborate with Classroom teachers to modify curricula as needed.

Maintain records and other required documentation for the RDSPD and district.

Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district regulations and policies for special education and Deaf and hard of hearing population.

Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Deaf Education, EC-12, required.

ESL Certification or ESL Supplemental Certification, preferred.

General Education Content Certified, preferred.

Ability to demonstrate sign language skills, preferred.