Long-Term Subsitute-Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Evaluates students to determine eligibility for services consistent with program intake procedures, ensuring effective coordination of service provisions. 2. Provides instruction and support for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing by developing and adapting materials to be taught using methods aligned to the students’ abilities, as appropriate to meet the needs of students in their educational programs. 3. Assists in the development and writing of comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports and Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for qualifying students, following required formats and compliance timelines, as well as engaging in IEP team meetings, ensuring services are delivered with the planned intent. 4. Develops and adheres to students’ schedules, in accordance with documented frequencies, safeguarding compliance with service delivery requirements. 5. Monitors student progress in and outside of the special education setting, based on data acquired, work output, and observation, producing progress reports consistent with program guidelines and timelines. 6. Provides services utilizing best practices, evidence-based research and appropriate materials, in order to deliver programming that maximizes student growth and development potential in targeted areas. 7. Maintains accurate student records, documentation and billing, utilizing specified systems per program guidelines with adherence to required timelines, ensuring the effective management of student caseloads. 8. Collaborates with school and administrative personnel, addressing accommodations and adaptations in the regular education settings, in order to meet students’ needs. 9. Troubleshoots Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) in collaboration with the Educational Audiologists to address issues regarding audiology matters. 10. Collaborates with the educational interpreter with regularity regarding matters concerning communication access. 11. Maintains student confidentiality by protecting client data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and AIU policy, safeguarding students, the intermediate unit, and the local education agencies (LEAs) with whom the program contracts. 12. Communicate with the administrative team, in a timely, proactive and regular manner, regarding LEA needs and specific student concerns for the benefit of the program's efficient operations.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Deaf Education required. 2. Valid PA Hearing Impaired PK-12 Certification required. 3. Sign Language skills preferred. 4. Reliable transportation required for work-related travel. 5. Ability to follow all AIU policies and guidelines, maintaining a professional demeanor consistent with the Pennsylvania Professional Code of Conduct.

Additional Requirements

1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151, and NSOR Certificates required prior to an offer (must be dated within 1 year of hire date). 2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Sitting for extended period of time 2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds 3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies 4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner 5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers 6. Hearing clearly 7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.