Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing 2025-26 School Year at Birch Agency summary:
The Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing provides specialized educational services to students with hearing impairments, focusing on modifying curriculum and behavior to support learning. This role includes collaboration with staff and parents, development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and maintaining compliance with educational standards. The position requires an Illinois Professional Educators License with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement and involves ongoing monitoring of student progress and classroom management.
Job Position: Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, part-time, 2025-26 School Year (IL PEL REQUIRED)
Location: Romeoville, IL 60446
SIGN ON BONUS: $2000
Position Description:
Provides direct services to students with special needs for the purpose of changing inappropriate behaviors and/or learning difficulties.
Provides ongoing consultation services to staff for modifications for all students in the regular classroom. This may include the following: curriculum modification, behavioral management skills, assistance in identifying behavioral problems, and/or discussion and feedback concerning student progress
Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Assists the classroom teachers in creating an environment that is conducive to learning an appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Assists the classroom teachers in developing reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in a fair and consistent manner
Prepares for students assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives for all learning and behavioral activities, and communicates these objectives to the student
Monitors progress of students on a regular basis
Works cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis and remediation of individual students with specialized needs as well as those in need of supplemental services
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers as needed
Attends IEP conferences, parents meetings, Problem Solving/Intervention Team meetings, etc as appropriate
Selects learning content congruent with prescribed curriculum and IEP
Develops and completes instructional goals and objectives
Develops and implements appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEP) in accordance with state and federal statutes
Minimum Certification/License job requirements:
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