To provide appropriate educational program designed to meet the special needs of the deaf and hearing-impaired student within the public school; to provide services supplementing the regular education program with resource help; to consult with teacher and community agencies to facilitate achievement of student in the regular classroom. Responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating instruction based upon specific goals and objectives established by Hanover County Public Schools and Virginia Standards of Learning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)Participate in child study, eligibility and IEP meetings. Present written and oral reports to school eligibility or IEP committees and assist in determining educational implications of evaluation findings. Assess student's performance and needs and write IEP's based on the assessment and assist in administering standardized tests when necessary. Provide direct or consult/integrated services to each child as stated on IEP. Teach academics, auditory training, speech and speech reading. Aid students in language development (whether oral, signed English or American Sign Language). Sign in English and ASL when required. Utilize and trouble shoot auditory equipment. Consult with team members and regular teachers regarding students in the mainstream. Guide and work with interpreters assigned with teacher's students. Travel by personal car to assigned school. Document attendance and daily therapy programming. Serve as case manager when HI is primary related service. Assist in transitioning special education therapy students from one educational program to another or from one school to another. Performs duties as established by the School Board Policy 49-2. Qualifications: KSA's, Education KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Comprehensive knowledge of: modern practices, techniques, and methods of teaching; the principles of educational testing and principles and methods of remedial education; effective means of supervision and instruction as applied to the work of Instructional Assistants; the needs and requirements of working with students with disabilities; the principles and methods of educational research. Ability to: apply modern methods and principles of education to pupils functioning at the elementary and/or secondary school level; maintain an interest in the positive improvement and development of children, adolescents, or adults of normal and/or impaired learning ability; maintain proper discipline; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students. Excellent written and oral communication skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must hold a current (or be eligible for) Virginia License in Hearing Impaired grades NK – 12. Must have a record of successful full-time teaching experience or have demonstrated a successful internship. The position requires expertise in language development and oral-aural rehabilitation communication (manual English, American Sign Language, Cued speech). Terms of Employment LOCATION: Various. WORK SCHEDULE: 10 Month - 7.25 hrs. SALARY SCALE: Teacher Salary Scale. FLSA STATUS: Exempt. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must hold or be eligible for Va. Teacher License with endorsement in Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing Impairment. Physical requirements and Disclaimer PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, students and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Work is typically performed in a school setting including; classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheel chairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Updated 5/2017/ Rev. 10/07;