POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

TYPE OF POSITION:  Certified

REPORTS TO:  Director of Exceptional Learners and Building Principal

Primary Function:

The Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) provides specialized instruction and consultation to students identified with hearing loss in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).  The DHH Teacher ensures students have equitable access to curriculum, instruction, and communication, and supports school teams in creating inclusive, language-rich learning environments that foster academic and social success.

Persons in this position may perform any of the essential duties defined below.  However, this position description does not define all potential duties related to this position, and persons may be asked to perform other duties in support of the Corporation’s mission.

Essential Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Develop and implement IEPs aligned with each student’s unique communication mode, language needs, and academic goals.
• Provide direct and consultative instructional services to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing across various educational settings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, interpreters, speech-language pathologists, and other service providers to support student access to instruction and participation in all school activities.
• Evaluate student performance and progress using formal and informal assessments related to listening skills, speech development, communication, academic achievement, and social-emotional growth.
• Ensure instructional strategies, materials, and environments are adapted to meet the communication and amplification needs of each student.
• Monitor and troubleshoot hearing assistive technology (e.g., FM systems, cochlear implant processors, hearing aids) and coordinate necessary repairs or maintenance.
• Provide guidance and training to staff, peers, and families on hearing loss, communication strategies, and accommodations that support inclusion and understanding.
• Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and professional learning to maintain compliance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Indiana Article 7 and IDEA Part B regulations.
• Serve as an advocate for students’ communication access, equity, and inclusion within the educational setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Learners or building administration.

Qualifications:

     Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field.
• Indiana teaching license in Deaf or Hard of Hearing Education (or eligibility for licensure).
• Knowledge of hearing loss, amplification devices, and instructional strategies to promote listening and spoken language and/or signed communication.
• Strong understanding of Indiana Article 7 and IDEA Part B compliance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and families.

    Preferred:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Experience working in K–12 educational settings.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and auditory-verbal instructional methods.
• Experience providing consultation and coaching to general education staff.

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to move about school buildings and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and speech to conduct assessments and communicate effectively.
• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and test administration.
• Work is primarily in a school setting with moderate noise; some travel between schools may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

TERMS:  Length of year and salary to be determined by the School Board.

EVALUATION:  Evaluation of performance on this job will be in accordance with the provisions in the policy handbook.

Concord Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal and state laws.