Job Summary:
The Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired will plan and deliver evidence-based supports to students with hearing impairments across a variety of educational settings, to include general and special education classrooms, specialized schools, homes and community settings in the Extended School Year program. Services will include supports to students across the areas of language and communication, amplification and assistive technology, academic curriculum, social and emotional learning.
Teachers of the deaf and hearing- impaired serve as liaisons with medical communities as related to the implications of hearing loss. They provide families with supports to make informed choices regarding communication modes, philosophies and educational options.
Essential Functions:
- Independently plan and effectively deliver curriculum based on needs specified in Individual Educational Plans.
- Collects and analyzes data for progress monitoring.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues on IU and district initiatives.
- Demonstrates high level organization and time management skills.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking in the delivery of services to students.
Other Duties: This position description does not express, nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibility: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work
June 24, 2026, to July 30, 2026
Monday through Thursday
Flexible schedules available
Travel: Travel may be required for in home and itinerant instruction throughout Bucks County. Mileage is reimbursed in accordance with current IRS guidelines and rates.
Education and Experience:
Level of Degree:
- Bachelor's Degree
- PA Special Education Certification - Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High energy level and ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members including parents is essential.
- Knowledge of Sign Language and of amplification and cochlear implants essential.
- Listening and Spoken Language Specialization.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.