DHH Itinerant

Location: SASED Administrative Offices

About the Role

The itinerant teacher is a trained, certified teacher of the deaf and hard-of-hearing. This specialist assesses classroom performance, develops programming, provides instruction, and addresses the needs of hearing-impaired children. The position services students within the SASED Self-Contained Program and mainstream classrooms.

Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional service to students eligible for the itinerant program.
• Participate in determining specific goals for direct service.
• Implement individual educational plans (IEPs).
• Informally and formally assess student progress on an ongoing basis, including:
  • Accomplishment of IEP goals
  • Classroom performance
• Monitor and assist in implementing support services such as notetakers, interpreters, and study guides.

Specialized Knowledge

• Hearing aids
• Auditory trainers
• Sign language
• Interpretation of audiograms
• Aural rehabilitation
• Speechreading
• Formal and informal assessment tools

Professional Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain ongoing communication to meet the needs of itinerant students, including:
  • Frequent communication with parents
  • Regular contact with school staff
  • Regular contact with DWC audiologists and consultants
• Interpret evaluation and progress data for personnel and parents at conferences, annual reviews, and staffings.
• Maintain punctuality, good attendance, and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Keep appropriate and accurate records.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Foster a positive working atmosphere with district staff to benefit hearing-impaired students.
• Review and update students' files to correct inappropriate information.
• Use organizational skills and flexibility to establish an effective schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Complete tasks efficiently to maximize service to hearing-impaired students.

Consultative Responsibilities

• Serve as a contact for local districts and joint agreements regarding hearing loss.
• Provide general information about hearing loss.
• Conduct inservice training on hearing impairment for staff and students.
• Assist in the referral process to DWC as appropriate.
• Provide inservice training for local districts and joint agreements regarding students needing itinerant services.
• Educate school staff and peers about specific students' hearing loss and needs.
• Offer ongoing consultation to classroom teachers about student needs and progress.
• Consult with DWC audiologists and consultants on audiological, educational, and equipment needs.