Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) - Laveen, Arizona

Step into a valued role supporting students as a Full Time Hearing Impaired Teacher serving K-8 school sites, including Developmental Preschool classrooms, in an engaging, collaborative educational environment. As an itinerant professional, you'll have the chance to make a tangible impact across 10 schools, partnering with educational teams and families to empower students with hearing impairments.

Ideal candidates will bring a passion for fostering an inclusive, accessible learning experience. You'll be guided by strong knowledge of best practices for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) instruction and individualized student support. This contract position offers the excitement of developing relationships across a dynamic local school network and the reward of seeing student growth first-hand.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid certification as a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist or related special education credential.
• Experience teaching or supporting K-8 students with hearing impairments, including work in early childhood or Developmental Preschool settings.
• Expertise in various communication approaches and assistive technology for DHH students.
• Excellent skills in collaboration, organization, and flexibility to work across multiple campuses.
• Commitment to maintaining thorough documentation and contributing to IEP processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel between 10 schools to provide direct instruction and consultation services for roughly 25 students at the start of the year.
• Collaborate closely with general and special education staff, administrators, and families to develop and implement IEPs.
• Deliver individualized and group interventions that meet each student’s learning and communication needs.
• Support the integration of students into mainstream settings through classroom modifications, teacher guidance, and advocacy.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain strong communication with all stakeholders.

If you're eager to champion educational access for students with hearing differences and thrive in a supportive, multi-campus role, your expertise will be highly valued here. Submit your application today to begin your next rewarding chapter!