Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 2026-27 School Year

Location: Fairport, NY 14450; Various Districts

Term: 10-month, full-time probationary position starting September 2026

Salary range: $49,470 - $79,820 per school year (actual salary dependent upon education, experience, and contract)

Responsibilities

• Meet with and instruct deaf/hard of hearing students for academic support and development of receptive language, expressive language, and advocacy skills
• Consult on an ongoing basis with school staff
• Attend scheduled BOCES Teacher of the Deaf meetings and special Deaf/ASL Education Department meetings
• Attend BOCES team, building-level, Committee for Special Education (CSE), and parent meetings related to deaf/hard of hearing students
• Offer formal in-service training in buildings where deaf/hard of hearing students are located
• Assist staff with basic troubleshooting of amplification equipment
• Evaluate student needs and abilities; be involved with the entire IEP process
• Work closely with guidance counselors, parents, and students to plan student programs
• Serve on committees within the Deaf Education Department and the larger BOCES organization
• Perform related duties as agreed upon with the Deaf/ASL Education Department Administration

Requirements

• NYS Certification as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing-Impaired (required)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Proficiency in Sign Language
• Valid NY State Driver’s License
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation)