Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students - Henderson - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) seeks a Teacher of DHH Students to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Key responsibilities include assessing students, collaborating with educational teams, and facilitating their educational progress.

Responsibilities

• Assess skills and abilities of students who are or are suspected of being Deaf or Hard of Hearing following Department of Public Instruction guidelines and professional standards.
• Provide written reports to and participate collaboratively in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Section 504 meetings to establish eligibility, determine disability-related needs, develop IEP goals, and establish the need for special education and related services, accommodations and/or modifications.
• Work as a team with regular and special educators to ensure that all Supplemental Aids & Services and Program Modifications are provided to students.
• Provide case management services to students as assigned.
• Provide teacher leadership to the IEP teams of these students.
• Progress monitor students’ development toward IEP goal attainment and, with regular and special education teachers, monitor progress toward curricular outcomes.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other educators to optimize communication interaction for students who are DHH in the educational setting.
• Educate staff, parents and students about how hearing affects individual student’s or collective students’ overall development and educational needs.
• Facilitate practices that promote inclusion across school environments and develop student independence toward college and career readiness.
• Support students, families and staff to effectively use Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT), monitor the use of and working condition of HAT and troubleshoot minor challenges.
• Support students and families to locate outside resources that provide services to people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing as needed across the age span of preschool through post-secondary.
• Build classroom and school culture through the reinforcement of positive social emotional learning skills, behavioral expectations and practice of pro-active engagement strategies with all students.
• Promote the continual improvement of the DHH Department’s capacity to serve students and families by engaging in professional activities that enhance personal professional development.
• Complete all necessary documentation and paperwork, including (but not limited to) IEP’s, Evaluation Reports, Quarterly Progress Updates and 504 Plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited program for Teachers of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.
• Current Department of Public Instruction (DPI) License as Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Qualifications

• Cultural competence to work effectively with all students and families in MMSD.
• Strong equity vision for all students in MMSD.
• Excellent collaborative and engagement skills to work with teams of people that include both school staff, students and families, and outside agency personnel.
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize job duties and maximize time efficiency.
• Ability to understand and use data-based decision making.

Skills

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching.
• Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment.
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

Benefits

MMSD offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a minimum compensation of $52,154, with a length of contract of 192 days. The employment type is Exempt. For more details, visit our benefits page and compensation page.

Pay

The minimum compensation for this position is $52,154.

Schedule

The length of contract for this position is 192 days.

Benefits

MMSD offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a minimum compensation of $52,154, with a length of contract of 192 days. The employment type is Exempt. For more details, visit our benefits page and compensation page.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited program for Teachers of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.
• Current Department of Public Instruction (DPI) License as Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Skills

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and may involve walking, sitting, stooping or reaching.
• Manual dexterity is necessary for completing general tasks while operating office equipment.
• Ability to perform work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the year, including in inclement weather, spaces without air conditioning, and areas where temperatures may be uncomfortable or fluctuate rapidly.

Next Steps

Upon submitting your application, it will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.