Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
at Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3, Homestead, United States
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- Salary
- Not given in the advert
- Closing date
- 1 February 2027
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Teaching
- Contract
- Full-Time
- First seen
- 4 November 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is looking for a new Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing to join our team. This teacher will responsible for the planning and implementation of a program of instructional services provided in local education agencies (LEAs) to students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind. Key responsibilities include the instruction of students in skills found in the Expanded Core Competencies (e.g., academic language, audiology, career and work readiness, American Sign Language, spoken language, self-determination/self-advocacy, social-emotional competencies and technology). The position also provides consultation with and support for staff that work with students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind. Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluates students to determine eligibility for services consistent with program intake procedures, ensuring effective coordination of service provisions. Provides instruction and support for students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blindby 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. 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. Develops and adheres to students’ schedules, in accordance with documented frequencies, safeguarding compliance with service delivery requirements. 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. 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. 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. Collaborates with school and administrative personnel, addressing accommodations and adaptations in the regular education settings, in order to meet students’ needs. Troubleshoots Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) in collaboration with the Educational Audiologists to address issues regarding audiology matters. Collaborates with the Educational Interpreter with regularity regarding matters concerning communication access. 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. Communicate with the administrative team, in a timely, proactiv