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