Itinerant Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing at Join Delaware Schools Consortium
Join Delaware Schools Consortium · District Office, United States Of America · Onsite
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- Office in District Office
- Position Type:
Teaching/Professional Positions - Date Posted:
10/16/2025 - Location:
District Office - Date Available:
Jan 2026 - Closing Date:
10/22/2025 - District:
Appoquinimink School District Additional Information: Show/Hide - Provide direct and/or consultative support to students with hearing loss.
- Participate in the identification, assessment, and development and implementation of IEPs or 504 Plans for students eligible under the hearing impairment category.
- Collect and analyze data related to IEP goals, report student progress quarterly through progress monitoring reports.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in evaluation procedures, including both formal and informal assessments, and in interpreting results—such as audiograms—for eligibility determination under special education.
- Develop and complete a communication plan for each student identified with a hearing impairment and receiving special education services.
- Plan and deliver individualized or small group specialized instruction based on students' IEP goals.
- Support classroom staff in understanding hearing loss and implementing effective strategies to meet students' needs.
- Conduct fidelity checks to evaluate the effectiveness of accommodations for students with hearing impairments.
- Provide professional development to staff on topics such as hearing loss, instructional strategies, material adaptations, and the use of hearing technology (e.g., hearing aids, HAT systems).
- Troubleshoot classroom amplification systems and personal hearing equipment used by students.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Inclusive Education and/or Supervisor of Special Education.
- Valid certification in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education as required by the Delaware Professional Standards Board (1574 certification).
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or other communication modalities used by students with hearing loss.
- Experience working in inclusive settings and collaborating with general education teachers.
- Strong understanding of assistive listening devices (ALDs), HAT/DM systems, cochlear implants, and classroom amplification technologies.
- Familiarity with state and federal special education laws and regulations, including IDEA and Section 504.
- Ability to interpret and apply audiological reports and use them to inform instruction and accommodations.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Communication Plans as required for IEP students with hearing loss.
- Knowledge of language development and accessibility strategies for students with hearing impairments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with progress monitoring tools, data collection, and adjusting instruction based on data.
- Training or experience in coaching or providing professional development to staff.
- Ability to manage a caseload across multiple school sites, if applicable.
- Ability to differentiate instruction for students using various communication modalities.
- Strong skills in coaching and training educational staff on classroom accommodations.
- Frequent school visits; occasional evening meetings for family events.
- May supervise or coordinate assigned staff, projects, or contracted services.
- All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver’s License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.
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| Itinerant Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing | JobID: 4995 |
Itinerant Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing
District Office
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of a member of the District Office Special Education Leadership Team, the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides specialized instruction, consultation, and support services for eligible students with hearing loss. The position collaborates with school teams, families, and related service providers to ensure access to the educational environment and promote academic and communication success.
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales
TRAINING
Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.
COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT
Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned and deemed appropriate:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Below are the qualifications for this position:
WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they 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.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
EVALUATION
Job performance will be evaluated by the Building Principal in accordance with established provisions.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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