Preschool Teacher of the Deaf

JOB TITLE: Preschool Teacher of the Deaf             REPORTS TO:  LSL Program Coordinator

STATUS:  Full-Time, 194 Contract Days                    LOCATION:  IN Campus

Summary:

For nearly two centuries, St. Joseph Hearing + Speech has delivered exceptional listening and spoken language solutions for children with hearing loss, reflecting the charism of the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet.

We are looking for a dynamic preschool TOD to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. This role involves planning and implementing engaging lessons that meet the developmental needs of preschool-aged children with hearing loss, while ensuring a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere. This is a listening and spoken language program and does not use sign language.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop, plan, and implement an appropriate education program for each child in class.
  • Use appropriate instructional strategies and individualizes lessons to meet the needs of each child.
  • Develop annual goals for each student designed to enable the child to reach his/her full potential in all areas.
  • Collaborate in a positive way with other service providers, classroom teaching assistant, supervisor and departmental staff to ensure continuity and integration of curriculum at each instructional level.
  • Evaluate and document student progress on a regular basis.
  • Assess family needs and develop and implement plans to benefit the child and family.
  • Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning, provide differentiated experiences to meet variable needs and abilities of students.
  • Uses effective classroom management techniques; uses appropriate behavioral management strategies for each child.
  • Prepare progress reports based on assessment and observation of child development, including academic, social pragmatic, self-advocacy and listening and spoken development.
  • Maintain necessary records and files and writes reports as required. Support in preparation of IEP goals, documentation and evaluations per standards set in department; meets with parents to discuss goals, objectives and to report progress.
  • Attend and actively participate in faculty and department meetings.
  • Provide information as needed to the IEP team.
  • Develop good rapport with family members, allowing them to become advocates for their child.
  • Provide parent education related to hearing loss and communication.
  • Complete assessments on students with hearing loss in communication development as needed; interpret assessments and determine child’s current level of auditory, language, and cognitive development.
  • Collaborate with individual listening and spoken language providers to develop therapy plans and specific long- and short-term goals and measurable objectives for both child and parent.
  • Determine activities to accomplish goals. Demonstrate knowledge of physical, cognitive, and linguistic variances in children with hearing loss.
  • Ensure confidentiality of student information following guidelines set forth by St. Joseph HIPAA standards.
  • Maintain professional demeanor, and work cooperatively with all staff, students, and parents.
  • Uphold the professional, moral, and ethical standards and actively support the mission and values of the organization.
  • Maintain professional standards and growth through attendance at workshops, participation in appropriate professional development opportunities and reading professional literature.
  • Collaborate and relate well with others in the department to ensure integration of current best practices and continuity of program outcomes.
  • Perform other duties related to the program as requested.

Education, Qualifications and/or Experience:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing sciences, Deaf Education, early childhood special education, or related field.
  • Must maintain an educator license through the Indiana Department of Education. 
  • Must demonstrate a desire for ongoing professional development, including Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Certification.
  • Professional experience with hearing-impaired children providing listening and spoken language therapy preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

St. Joseph Hearing + Speech is an equal employment employer.

Pay: $38,370.00 - $58,989.00 per year

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