Chattanooga Metro - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Thrive DHH Teacher you will provide specialized instruction and support to students K12 who are deaf or hard of hearing within the school setting. You will evaluate auditory and communication access, develop IEP goals targeting language and literacy development, and ensure that students have equitable access to the educational environment. You are a full member of the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY
Conduct educational assessments of communication, language, listening, and academic skills for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in collaboration with audiologists and SLPs
Evaluate the impact of hearing loss on educational performance and recommend service hours, placement, and accommodations based on functional communication and access needs
Write evaluation reports that are educationally relevant, legally defensible, and accessible to IEP team members and families
Participate in eligibility determination meetings and audiological review meetings
IEP DEVELOPMENT & DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Develop individualized IEP goals targeting spoken language, signed language, listening and spoken language development, literacy, self-advocacy, and use of hearing technology
Deliver direct academic instruction and language development support using the students primary communication mode (ASL, spoken language, Cued Speech, Total Communication, or simultaneous communication) as appropriate
Support cochlear implant and hearing aid users in optimizing device benefit within the educational environment
Adapt and modify instructional materials and assessment conditions to ensure equitable access across all academic areas
Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes in compliance with state documentation requirements
COLLABORATION & CONSULTATION
Consult with general and special education teachers on captioning, CART, FM system use, classroom acoustics, and DHH-specific accommodations
Partner with educational interpreters, school SLPs, school psychologists, and special education teachers on integrated IEP teams
Train paraprofessionals and classroom staff on supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing
Communicate with families about student hearing-related needs and upcoming IEP decisions coordinating interpreter services for families who use ASL
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Bachelors or masters degree in Deaf Education, Special Education with a DHH specialization, or Hearing-Related Communication Disorders
State certification or licensure as a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing in good standing, or documented initiation of certification transfer prior to start date
Knowledge of IDEA, audiological assessment terminology, and the range of communication approaches used with students who are deaf or hard of hearing
Proficiency in at least one communication mode used with DHH students (ASL, signed English systems, Cued Speech, or spoken language with visual supports)
PREFERRED
1+ years of DHH teaching experience in a school-based setting
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
Experience working with cochlear implant users and FM/Roger system technology
Experience with students who have hearing loss alongside autism, intellectual disability, or other co-occurring disabilities
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