Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 0.5 -1.0 FTE

Requirements

Durango School District is accepting applications for an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, to support students at multiple school sites in the District for the 2026/2027 school year. 0.5 FTE - 1.0 FTE (20-40 hrs/week).

• Must meet CDE and ESSA's requirements for In-Field Teacher by the start date of the position: Valid Colorado Teacher of the Deaf License
• Ability to obtain Teacher of the Deaf License Begins August 17, 2026.
• For the 26/27 SY, this position includes a $900-$1800 one-time bonus!

(Note, bonus pro-rated for late start and FTE)

Benefits

Durango School District workforce housing options available starting in the 2026/2027 school year!

Job Title

Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Pay

Salary Schedule

Schedule

Licensed Staff

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist endorsement or eligibility for endorsement.
• Knowledge of language development and communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Knowledge of IDEA and Colorado Exceptional Children's Educational Act (ECEA) regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Special Education Generalist endorsement.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or other visual communication systems.
• Experience supporting students in inclusive educational environments.
• Experience working with educational interpreters and assistive listening technology.
• Experience providing consultation to school teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel between school sites within the district.
• Ability to perform duties associated with classroom instruction and student support.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator.

Education and Training

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree of related subject from accredited university.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Effective understanding of the IEP writing process including standards alignment of the IEP.
• Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Ability to develop and implement accommodations and modifications that facilitate student mastery of the Colorado Academic Standards.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Microcomputers and general office equipment.
• IEP software.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Student Information Systems.