TITLE:  PART-TIME - TEACHER FOR HEARING IMPAIRED

  PRIMARY FUNCTION:

 Provide diagnosis and remediation for students with hearing problems.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

 1.         Hold the Collegiate Professional license with an endorsement in hearing impairment NK-12.  (A Master=s degree preferred.)

 2.         Competency in administering and interpreting tests for hearing impairment.

 3.         Ability to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive education program appropriate to the instructional needs of the hearing impaired student.

 4.         Working knowledge of group amplification systems.

 5.         Have demonstrated qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

 
REPORTS TO:  Director of Special Education and Principals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.        Implement screening and/or referral procedures to identify students needing hearing evaluation.

2.        Obtain diagnostic information through formalized testing.

3.        Gather information from teachers and parents to assist in assessing specific student problems.

 4.        Develop long-range goals for student's individualized education program (IEP).

 5.        Develop short-term goals for student's individualized education program (IEP).

 6.        Schedule and group students according to the nature and severity of their disorders.