Teacher for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Job #561 at Southern Oregon Education Service District
Requirements / Qualifications
Southern Oregon Education Service District has a position opening for an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This is an opportunity to join a passionate and professional group of Teachers of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing that serve all identified students, aged birth – 21, who live in the Southern Oregon area. As an itinerant teacher, you have the opportunity to help design and provide educational support services to students living and learning in their home communities. The current position is based in Klamath County. Oregon certification as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Teacher is required. Our regional program currently employs 11 Teachers of the Deaf and supports over 30 Sign Language Interpreters. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and live in a beautiful part of the Pacific Northwest.
Requirements / Qualifications
Southern Oregon Education Service District has a position opening for an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This is an opportunity to join a passionate and professional group of Teachers of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing that serve all identified students, aged birth – 21, who live in the Southern Oregon area. As an itinerant teacher, you have the opportunity to help design and provide educational support services to students living and learning in their home communities. The current position is based in Klamath County. Oregon certification as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Teacher is required. Our regional program currently employs 11 Teachers of the Deaf and supports over 30 Sign Language Interpreters. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and live in a beautiful part of the Pacific Northwest.
Comments and Other Information
POSITION GOAL: Provide specialized instruction to assigned Deaf/Hard of Hearing children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Diagnose, prescribe, design and implement instruction for each child as determined by the IEP.
2. Diagnose, prescribe, design, and implement instruction for communication problems, including implementation of effective aural management and auditory training programs.
3. Utilize behavior management for instruction of appropriate personal and social behaviors.
4. Implement and/or organize language therapy based on the child’s needs.
5. Advise school personnel, parents and community members as to special need of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing child.
6. Organize, schedule and support inclusion of D/HH students in regular classroom and extra curricular activities as appropriate.
7. Schedule and supervise interpreters assigned to students on caseload.
8. Coordinate, participate, and/or lead referral, eligibility, IEP and placement meetings for assigned children.
9. Complete all reports, documentation and requests for information in the manner and timeline specified.
10. Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local school district staff.
11. Participate in professional growth activities.
12. Comply with local district and ESD policies and procedures.
13. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
14. Perform job related tasks as designated by coordinator/supervisor.
15. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives and others contacted during the course of the workday.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. Teaching experience and/or practicum involvement with normal
hearing students.
2. Teaching experience and/or practicum involvement with Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.
3. Oregon license as Teacher of Hearing Impaired.
4. Demonstrate sign language communication skills.
SOESD Benefits: (For .50 FTE and Over)
Southern Oregon ESD contributes payments for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees. Employer-paid PERS, 9 paid holidays, a generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
MODA
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $1960.00 per month (family coverage)
Options:
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
American Fidelity
Mercy Flights Membership
Retirement:
PERS - Public Employee Retirement System
Southern Oregon ESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
pers.state.or.us
LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days
SALARY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: D/HH Department Chair with appropriate involvement of the Regional Programs Coordinator.
If interested in seeking employment for this SOESD position, please apply directly by visiting our website at www.soesd.k12.or.us/job_openings and look for posting #561. Here you will find a complete job description, requirements and application. To be considered for this position, a formal application must be submitted through our website. The SOESD is an equal opportunity employer. SOESD provides a competitive salary and benefit package.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days School Year / 1.0 FTE
SALARY RANGE: Per Licensed Collective Bargaining Agreement $46,144.00 - $84,460.00
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Administrator
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Teacher of
Deaf/Hard of Hearing job description:
1. Stand/Walk: [ ] None [ ] 1-4 Hrs/Day [X ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit: [ ] None [X] 1-4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: [ ] None [X] 1-4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
5. Squat: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
6. Climb Stairs: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
7. Single Grasping: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
8. Pushing: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
9. Pulling: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
13. Lifting ( 25 - 50 lbs): [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
14. Lifting (50 - 75 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
15. Lifting (75 - 100 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
Comments and Other Information
POSITION GOAL: Provide specialized instruction to assigned Deaf/Hard of Hearing children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Diagnose, prescribe, design and implement instruction for each child as determined by the IEP.
2. Diagnose, prescribe, design, and implement instruction for communication problems, including implementation of effective aural management and auditory training programs.
3. Utilize behavior management for instruction of appropriate personal and social behaviors.
4. Implement and/or organize language therapy based on the child’s needs.
5. Advise school personnel, parents and community members as to special need of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing child.
6. Organize, schedule and support inclusion of D/HH students in regular classroom and extra curricular activities as appropriate.
7. Schedule and supervise interpreters assigned to students on caseload.
8. Coordinate, participate, and/or lead referral, eligibility, IEP and placement meetings for assigned children.
9. Complete all reports, documentation and requests for information in the manner and timeline specified.
10. Establish and maintain positive, flexible, and cooperative relationships with ESD and local school district staff.
11. Participate in professional growth activities.
12. Comply with local district and ESD policies and procedures.
13. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
14. Perform job related tasks as designated by coordinator/supervisor.
15. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives and others contacted during the course of the workday.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. Teaching experience and/or practicum involvement with normal
hearing students.
2. Teaching experience and/or practicum involvement with Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.
3. Oregon license as Teacher of Hearing Impaired.
4. Demonstrate sign language communication skills.
SOESD Benefits: (For .50 FTE and Over)
Southern Oregon ESD contributes payments for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees. Employer-paid PERS, 9 paid holidays, a generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
MODA
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $1960.00 per month (family coverage)
Options:
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
American Fidelity
Mercy Flights Membership
Retirement:
PERS - Public Employee Retirement System
Southern Oregon ESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
pers.state.or.us
LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days
SALARY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: D/HH Department Chair with appropriate involvement of the Regional Programs Coordinator.
If interested in seeking employment for this SOESD position, please apply directly by visiting our website at www.soesd.k12.or.us/job_openings and look for posting #561. Here you will find a complete job description, requirements and application. To be considered for this position, a formal application must be submitted through our website. The SOESD is an equal opportunity employer. SOESD provides a competitive salary and benefit package.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days School Year / 1.0 FTE
SALARY RANGE: Per Licensed Collective Bargaining Agreement $46,144.00 - $84,460.00
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Administrator
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Teacher of
Deaf/Hard of Hearing job description:
1. Stand/Walk: [ ] None [ ] 1-4 Hrs/Day [X ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit: [ ] None [X] 1-4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive: [ ] None [X] 1-4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
5. Squat: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
6. Climb Stairs: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
7. Single Grasping: [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
8. Pushing: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
9. Pulling: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation: [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
13. Lifting ( 25 - 50 lbs): [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
14. Lifting (50 - 75 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
15. Lifting (75 - 100 lbs): [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All