Teacher - Deaf/Hard of Hearing 2025-26 chez Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA

About the Department

Provides specialized services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing to optimize their learning in the school environment. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by CCPS.  Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations.  Requires handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.  Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens.  Position may be school and/or itinerant based.

Position Duties

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of evidence based instructional strategies that are effective with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based assessments.

• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.

• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.

• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.

• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.

• Determines appropriate accommodations and/or modifications necessary for students who are deaf or hard of hearing to access the curriculum.

• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.

• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).

• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.

• Screens and evaluates students on referral of the schools screening committees to determine if services are indicated in the educational setting.

• Provides direct or consultative services (including provision of special materials) as indicated by evaluation of students.

• Provides effective consultation to parents, teachers, interpreters, administrators and other school personnel.

• Provides training for education of staff, outside agencies, parents and others regarding students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• Supervises program instructional assistant in conjunction with department specialist and building administrator.

• Participates in program development and planning for students who are deaf/hard of hearing.

• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

• Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy or as needed.

Budgetary Responsibility:  

NA

Report Preparation:  

Numerous reports are required (such as evaluations, progress reports, IEPs, etc.).

Equipment Operation:  

Utilizes personal computer, general office equipment and specialized equipment pertaining to job assignment.  Proficient in the use of basic computer programs and assistive technology.

Contacts:

Ongoing contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students and parents and various outside agencies for the purpose of identification and provision of services.

Work Direction:  

NA

Supervision:  

NA

Decision Making:  

Performs majority of functions independently.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:  

NA

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone.  Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 25 pounds. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchair and other mechanical devices may be necessary. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. 

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a public school setting.  Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.  Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of the ethics, concepts, principles, methodologies and best practice for serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the educational setting. Working knowledge and understanding of special education policies and procedures at the county, state and federal levels. Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction.  Working knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes.  Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students’ learning.  Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing.  Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.  Ability to communicate in American Sign Language preferred.

Other Qualifications

Must meet the qualification requirements specified in the Virginia Licensure Regulations for School Personnel for Special Education-hearing impairments pre-K-12.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
 

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test