Bridgeton Public Schools

Job Description
Revised

POSITION:

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. NJ Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Certification
2. Required Bachelor’s Degree
3. Master’s Degree preferred
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing
6. Required to pass criminal history background Check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO:

The Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To provide instructional support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students as required in student’s IEP.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support communication and linguistic development through spoken language and/or sign language.
2. Assess audio-logical implications related to speech and language development in collaboration with Audiologist and Speech Specialist.
3. Provide specialist knowledge relative to the distinctive range of learning needs of each individual child.
4. Develop appropriate IEP goals related to skill deficits which have occurred as a result of the student's hearing loss.
5. Provide specialized instruction related directly to the areas of need identified by present levels of academic and functional performance.
6. Promote a proactive partnership with the student to develop his/her self-esteem and encourage positive attitudes toward learning.
7. Attend IEP meetings as needed.
8. Provide specialist support options to enable children with hearing loss.
9. Have access to the curriculum and modify general education curriculum to meet the needs of the Deaf Students.
10. Monitor the management and effectiveness of audio-logical equipment particularly Hearing aids and FM Systems.
11. Provide in-service training to educate staff on the use of FM systems and sign language.
12. Promote language development by providing a range of communication modes and strategies.
13. Work in collaboration with students, staff, and families.
14. Ensure ongoing evaluation of student progress and offer relevant information to enable informed choices.
15. Create positive attitudes towards individuals with hearing loss within the school community.
16. Provide in-service training for Special Education Teachers, general education staff and students regarding the specific communication and educational needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students and ways to include deaf and hard-of-hearing students in various situations and group settings.
17. Obtain specialized services, materials or equipment for deaf and hard-of-hearing students to use in the general education classroom and providing specialized resources and visual aids.
18. Ensure the inclusion of deaf and hard-of-hearing students in activities.
19. Adapt curriculum to make subject matter accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
20. Evaluate and recommend appropriate environmental conditions, such as lighting and acoustics, to meet the unique communication needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
21. Make recommendations for Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals and objectives for academic achievement, language and communication and providing direct, specialized instruction in specific areas of need.
22. Assist in the appropriate placement of students when appropriate.
23. Coordinate required services for students in collaboration with Child Study Teams.
24. Monitor individual hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening device with consultation with the audiologist and speech language specialist.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 Months. Salary to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies and procedures.

EA 10/15/2016
Rev. EA: 3/8/2022