Long-Term Substitute Hearing Support Teacher- 26/27 SY

This temporary position will serve children from birth to age 21 who are deaf or hard of hearing, including infants, preschoolers, and school-age students. The role is slated to begin in January 2026 and extend through April 2026, with a possible extension but no guarantee.

Responsibilities

• Provide hearing support to deaf or hard-of-hearing students referred by school districts, preschool special education programs, and birth-to-three programs.
• Plan and adapt educational programs to enable deaf and hearing-impaired students to benefit from their educational experience.
• Assess and teach deaf and hearing-impaired students, develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and support the use of assistive technology and accommodations in school settings.
• Educate students about the impact of their hearing loss on their education.
• Consult with special and general education teachers to implement effective strategies and accommodations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania Certification as a Teacher of Deaf/Hearing Impaired.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Dual certification in Deaf & Hard of Hearing and Special Education preferred.
• PA Criminal History clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance (dated within the year).
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire).

Pay

• 2026-27 School Year Salary Ranges:
  • $62,155 to $89,730 – Instructional I Certification
  • $64,834 to $93,324 – Instructional II Certification
  • $69,353 to $101,911 – Master’s Degree
  • $72,740 to $105,924 – Master’s +15 credits
  • $74,415 to $107,845 – Master’s +30 credits

Benefits

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage at minimal cost to the employee.
• Option to opt out of medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage for an annual payment of up to $3,563.87.
• Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement.
• Life insurance in the amount of 1x annual salary, paid by CCIU.
• Long-term disability insurance effective on the 31st day of illness or injury.
• Retirement through PSERS, Pennsylvania’s Public School Employees Retirement System.
• Worker’s Compensation coverage.
• 10 sick days and 2 personal days accrued annually; unlimited accumulation of sick days.
• Tuition reimbursement – 100% up to a maximum annual amount of $6,300.