General Summary:  

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

• Plans and conducts regularly scheduled individualized lessons in the school site utilizing a variety of materials and teaching techniques.
• Demonstrates and models strategies for the development of listening skills and communication skills through interaction with the student.
• Conveys information about types, use, care and benefits of listening technology (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, and cochlear implants) to family members and staff involved with the child
• Shares materials and plans with others
• Collect and document ongoing data on the student progress toward achieving outcomes and facilitate the accomplishment of the outcomes as stated in the IEP.
• Attends IEP meetings as required
• Assesses the academic and auditory skill development of pupils, utilizing formal and informal measures as needed.
• Develops and implements curriculum activities that correlate to the students objectives.
• Monitors learning and adjusts teaching strategies and activities accordingly.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of the deaf culture.
• Ability to teach students of grades K-12
• Ability to work with children of all ages
• Ability to understand, adopt, and support the independent study program, concepts and their philosophies
• Ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to make skillful decisions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate a PC computer, word processor, copier, FAX, and other office machines.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree
• Valid California Credential or equivalent to provide instruction to deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Experience working with students with hearing disabilities.