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 the district. 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.

Essential functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 the district.
• 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.
• Participates in program development and planning for students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:  

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
• May require some travel.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Valid KY teaching certificate with a Hearing-Impaired endorsement;
• Evidence of a minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory teaching experience in special education 

Days worked and salary

• PT contract
• Salary - per approved salary schedule of the Newport Board of Education