Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing for School Year

Duties RESPONSIBILITIES: Vision of Learning: * Develops a long range plan, with high expectations, based on instructional/thematic/therapeutic sequence * Works collaboratively in assessment and educational program planning with members of a trans-disciplinary team * Demonstrates knowledge and research in field/area of specialty * Involves learner in setting goals, choosing tasks and evaluating progress * Facilitates development of thinking, learning and communication strategies * Views flexibility and demonstrates a willingness to grow * Communicates in an effective, collaborative and positive manner with colleagues, students and families * Works collaboratively with outside agencies and personnel, when appropriate, to assist with meeting student needs Learning Context and Differentiated Instruction * Demonstrates an understanding of multiple content areas * Implements on-going assessment, therapeutic and instructional, in a classroom based, integrated approach across the curriculum * Personalizes instruction to support individual needs, strengths and interests * Employs a variety of techniques, methods and materials to meet individual student needs * Designs instruction that is integrated, challenging, authentic and engages the learner * Provides instruction that supports learners in all areas of development including social, educational, physical, emotional and communication * Integrates student goals and objectives into all areas of instruction * Organizes time, environment, materials and equipment to facilitate learning Assessment * Conducts on-going authentic assessment * Involves students in the assessment process * Interprets assessment in an equitable and culturally fair manner * Demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process * Selects and utilizes assessment methods that have meaning for the learner Staff Roles * Obtains and applies knowledge and strategies from the various disciplines which make up the trans-disciplinary team * Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness * Maintains and documents on-going communication with families * Assumes responsibility for designing systems of support for students and families (e.g.

parent meetings/workshops, home training, etc.) * Assists with in-servicing district personnel on the needs of students in the program/classroom * Participates in transition planning, when appropriate * Executes management tasks required to conduct meetings, completes paperwork, manages student files, maintains classroom inventory and supervises paraprofessional staff * Sets an example for students to follow * Demonstrates knowledge of first aid and health related/emergency procedures * Participates in professional growth activities * Demonstrates professionalism * Follows policies and procedures established by the Cooperative Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or specialized area * Current Illinois Certification in area of service * Official transcripts * Three professional references (including one from most recent immediate supervisor) * Declination of/request for hepatitis * Valid driver's license * Certification in CPR preferred * DHH Teacher certified Salary/Benefits Salary and benefits determined by the Board of Directors of SWCCCASE Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 2/21/2025 Start Date 8/6/2025