Oakland Schools · 1 month ago
Teacher Consultant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Waterford, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOakland Schools is an Intermediate School District focused on providing educational services to local school districts. They are seeking a Teacher Consultant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to provide specialized instruction and consultative services to students, while collaborating with educational staff and external agencies to enhance student academic achievement and functional performance skills.
Education Management
Hiring Manager
Alicia Beck
Responsibilities
Provide specialized, direct instruction and consultative services to students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing birth through 26 years of age
Assist and consult with local school staff on the resolution of individual student academics
Identify and effectively utilize available instructional materials and equipment
Implement federal, state, and local initiatives and mandates
Utilize school-based technology
Serve as a resource and liaison to external agencies and professional organizations
Collaborate with Oakland Schools Educational Audiologists, LEA staff, multidisciplinary evaluation teams, and community groups on matters related to deaf and/or hard of hearing
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Special Education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SL) endorsement. If an SL endorsement is not currently held, the incumbent would be required to enroll in a program leading up to an SL endorsement within 6 months of employment date and provide documented proof of endorsement when completed
3 or more years of classroom teaching experience, with no less than 2 of them in Special Education. Experience working with students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing is preferred
Knowledge and experience working with/recommending hearing aids, cochlear implants, and hearing assistive technology equipment
Knowledge and ability to provide Functional Listening Skills assessments
Ability to provide professional development, consultation, and coaching
Knowledge of Special Education process and documentation and general education curriculum and accommodations
Knowledge of American Sign Language and other manual communication modalities
Ability to trouble-shoot and solve complex situations
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience working with students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing
Benefits
Pension Plan
Full Health Coverage
Wellbeing Program
Professional Learning
Flexible Vacation Time
Other Perks
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Company
Oakland Schools
"Learning today.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dwight R. Levens Jr.
Chief Technology and Information Officer
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