2019/2020 Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Identify, support and instruct students that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing with identified educational needs.
SUPERVISON:
Directly responsible to the SELPA Director or Assistant Superintendent, Special Education.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and participate in the identification, assessment, instructional planning and referral process of D/HH students
- Assess students initially and triennially in the areas of academic achievement, listening behavior, language, and communication and make recommendations for Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives in corresponding areas.
- Participate with members of the IEP team (parents, teachers, principals and other staff, psychologists, nurses, audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dealers) to provide the students appropriate services.
- Plan and implement instructional supports for students to meet assessed student needs while integrating IEP goals and objectives.
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- Provide and monitor specialized materials and/or equipment for students for use in the classroom.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid California Credential: Education Specialist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
1. Verification of Passing Score Basic Skills Test or CBEST.
2. Possession of a valid California driver?s License if required by the duties of the assignment.
3. Experience and/or training appropriate to fulfill requirements of the position.