<p>The DESE certified Teacher of the Deaf provides educational support to deaf and hard of hearing students included in various general education classes. This Teacher of the Deaf will provide both direct services (class, small group or one to one) and consultation services to the teachers, aides, interpreters, staff and parents. The student will be on IEPs or 504 plans and typically use hearing aids, FM and/or infrared sound field systems in the school environment.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Participate in the development of student's Individual Education Programs (IEPS) </li><li>Provide students with intensive instruction in language, communication skills, reading and auditory training as dictated in the IEP </li><li>Assist Speech and Language Pathologist in language and speech programs </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of language development and language refinement needed by DHH students </li><li>Provide emotional support for students and families to promote understanding and coping skills for children's hearing loss </li><li>Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum accommodations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies for students who are deaf/hard of hearing </li><li>Maintain appropriate records and provide timely reports </li><li>Keeps abreast and applies new information, innovative ideas and techniques that target DHH students </li><li>Consistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the students </li><li>Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students </li><li>Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed </li><li>Other duties as needed </li></ul>