
Teacher - Itinerant: Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing (2023-2024) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Principal in the Special Education division, provides specialized instruction to pupils to meet the goals and objectives as developed in the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Uses effective classroom and/or behavior management techniques to achieve a safe and functional learning atmosphere for all students. Observes and makes ongoing evaluation of students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual student’s progress. Able to comfortably apply a total communication or auditory/oral training approach to instruction in a self-contained setting. Fluent in Signing Exact English and American Sign Language to provide instruction in both modalities in the appropriate subjects and/or settings. Adjusts hearing aids, FM units, and cochlear implant processors as needed and directed by the audiologist to appropriately serve individual students. This position is itinerant based out of Bakersfield, CA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree. • Master’s in Special Education is preferred. • Minimally possesses a valid California credential authorizing the teaching in a Mild/Moderate or Moderate-to-Severe classroom as determined by assignment. • Area of Emphasis: Possess a valid California credential for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Experience: • Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEPs for children who may have some or all of the following conditions: severe to profound mental retardation, non-ambulatory, in need of feeding training, in need of toilet training, seizure disorders, severe deficits in fine and gross motor functioning as well as hearing impairments. • Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, materials, and strategies for educating students with severe disabling conditions. • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with support services, including an instructional aide, interpreters, audiologist, physical and occupational therapist, speech therapist, adaptive physical education specialist, psychologist, and school nurse. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters (written within last 3 years))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree. • Master’s in Special Education is preferred. • Minimally possesses a valid California credential authorizing the teaching in a Mild/Moderate or Moderate-to-Severe classroom as determined by assignment. • Area of Emphasis: Possess a valid California credential for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Experience: • Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEPs for children who may have some or all of the following conditions: severe to profound mental retardation, non-ambulatory, in need of feeding training, in need of toilet training, seizure disorders, severe deficits in fine and gross motor functioning as well as hearing impairments. • Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, materials, and strategies for educating students with severe disabling conditions. • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with support services, including an instructional aide, interpreters, audiologist, physical and occupational therapist, speech therapist, adaptive physical education specialist, psychologist, and school nurse. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters (written within last 3 years))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”
Comments and Other Information
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”