Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Weekly Pay!

The Teacher for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing pupils in a classroom setting.  Instructs in academic subjects of regular curriculum or adapted curriculum to meet needs of student population. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develops and implements lesson plans
• Utilizes the use of technical and specialized equipment for students with hearing loss
• Prepares lessons that accommodate learning styles
• Communicates by way of sign/spoken language as appropriate 
• Assists in the selection of instructional materials and equipment
• Provides training to students or staff to facilitate the child’s learning, inclusion and independence
• Assesses student learning styles and uses results to plan educational activities
• Conducts assessments of student progress and achievement using testing methodology
• Compiles reports, records, and documents as required
• Participates in IEP meetings with parents, teachers, students, and other School District staff
• Follow School District policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state regulations
• Knowledge in Sign Language and use of amplification devices for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Experience with deaf and hard-of-hearing students preferred
• ASL proficiency exam or Certification may be required per state, contract or district
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable 
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements 
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required 
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age 

“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records”