This is a Part-time position that is on an as need basis.  The rate is $65/Hour. 

GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS 

Job Description 

CLASS TITLE: ITINERANT TEACHING OF HEARING IMPAIRED 

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education 

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt 

APPROVED: September 16, 2021 

JOB FUNCTION:  

Assist certified teachers in implementing instructional practices, transitional activities,  maintaining a safe and supportive instructional environment, and communicating and  collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure students obtain quality  instruction. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Design and provide quality, rigorous instruction aligned to Kentucky content standards. · Modify the general education curriculum as needed for special needs students who are  deaf or hard of hearing based upon a variety of instructional techniques/strategies and  instructional technology to meet the needs of students. 

· Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and  activities, as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations. · Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order  among students. 

· Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers and professionals  to develop and implement individual education programs (IEP’s) designed to promote  student’s educational, physical and social development. 

· Attend professional meetings and conferences, serve on committees as assigned and  other training opportunities in order to maintain and improve professional competence. · Perform other duties as assigned.  

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

KNOWLEDGE OF:  

· Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling,  language and reading. 

· Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.  

· Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. · Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

· Basic record-keeping techniques. 

ABILITY TO: 

· Learn child guidance principles and practices. 

· Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the  public  

· including members of ethnic communities.  

· Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.  

· Print and write legibly.  

· Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.  

· Understand and follow oral and written directions.  

· Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.  

· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  

· Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program  activities. Work cooperatively with others.  

· Monitor, observe and report student behavior according to approved policies and  procedures. 

· Operate instructional and office equipment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

· Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. 

· Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.  · Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.  · Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, running.  

· Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, one third of your body  weight,  

· not to exceed 50 pounds  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Must have a valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for DHH Certification K-12. Proficiency in ASL  preferred. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Valid Driver’s License  

PRIMARY LOCATION:  

SALARY RANGE: $65/hour 

SHIFT TYPE: Part time / Itinerant