Teacher Consultant, Deaf and Hard of Hearing

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled individual to join our Special Populations, Services for Students with Low Incidence team. You will provide professional development, direct and consultative services, evaluations/assessments, implementation strategies, and technology support to Special Education professionals, students, and families in the local school districts of Oakland County. The goal is to ensure students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing are provided with access and services that will increase their academic achievement and functional performance skills.

You will serve as a resource and liaison to external agencies and professional organizations and collaborate with Oakland Schools Educational Audiologists, LEA staff, multidisciplinary evaluation teams, and community groups on matters related to deaf and/or hard of hearing as well as specific concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, direct instruction and consultative services to students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, birth through 26 years of age.
• Assist and consult with local school staff on the resolution of individual student academics, identification and effective utilization of instructional materials and equipment, and implementation of federal, state, and local initiatives and mandates.
• Support the usage of school-based technology and hearing assistive technology equipment, including hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Conduct functional listening skills assessments and provide professional development, consultation, and coaching.
• Apply knowledge of American Sign Language and other manual communication modalities, Special Education process and documentation, and general education curriculum and accommodations.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex situations related to student access and services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SL) endorsement. If an SL endorsement is not currently held, the incumbent must enroll in a program leading to an SL endorsement within 6 months of employment and provide documented proof of endorsement when completed.
• 3 or more years of classroom teaching experience, with no less than 2 years in Special Education.
• Experience working with students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in working with hearing aids, cochlear implants, and hearing assistive technology equipment.
• Ability to provide Functional Listening Skills assessments.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Pension plan enrollment opportunity.
• Full health coverage with high-quality, low-cost health insurance plans.
• Employer-paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• Wellbeing program with resources supporting holistic employee well-being.
• Professional learning opportunities to advance skill sets.
• Flexible vacation time, including winter and spring breaks, and generous leave time for a healthy work-life balance.
• Preferred pricing on pet insurance and legal coverage for most legal needs.
• Additional life insurance options and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

Pay

$53,534 - $86,142 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $109,931 after employment with Oakland Schools.

Schedule

Exempt position / 10-month work year.

Work Location

Oakland Schools - Summit Campus
2214 Mall Drive East
Waterford, MI 48328