Teacher For Students Who Are Deaf Or Hard Hearing

QUALIFICATIONS: State of Indiana Teaching License: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time DHH position. This teacher will provide direct services to student, provide consultation to school staff, and chair case conferences for MVCSC students who attend the Indiana School for the Deaf.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team to determine whether or not a student qualifies for services under Article 7, Deaf or Hard of Hearing

• Review evaluations conducted by the Audiologist to determine educational needs

• Follow all local procedures in accordance with Special Education Rules Title 511 Article 7 Rules 32-49 surrounding the initial educational evaluation and/or re-evaluation

• Act as TOR for all case conferences when the student's primary area of eligibility is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

• Participate in case conferences for MVCSC students who attend the Indiana School for the Deaf

• Develop compliant IEPs for all students eligible for services.

• Consult with teachers and school staff regarding student needs to ensure that supplementary aids and services and any needed program modifications are provided in accordance with each student's IEP or Service Plan

• Provide direct services as outlined in the student's IEP

• Determine need for any required equipment or technology required by students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in order to access general education curriculum / environment.

• Teach school staff how to monitor the use of individual student technology

• Troubleshoot if technology malfunctions.

Benefit options for this position are covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the United Teachers Association of Mt. Vernon which can be found on the MVCSC website. Optional Supplemental Insurance: Short Term Disability, Hospital, Critical Illness, Cancer, Life are also available.