Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf

The Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf serves as an advocate and support for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students in mainstream classroom environments across the Greater Philadelphia area. The role requires spending approximately 60% of time on-site at various school locations, 15% traveling between sites, 20% at a home base, and 5% at PSD for meetings or professional development.

Requirements

• Act as a student advocate, helping students understand their hearing needs and develop self-advocacy skills.
• Facilitate connections with D/HH peers and Deaf/HoH adults to foster community and cultural identity.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and provide feedback to teachers, aides, and related service providers.
• Support students within mainstream classrooms, providing individualized guidance and small-group sessions as needed.
• Advise and collaborate with classroom teachers and related service providers, offering strategies, resources, and coaching for effective instruction and accommodations.
• Assist with the use of hearing technology (hearing aids, Remote Microphone Systems, cochlear implants) and ensure the team understands how to support student access.
• Conduct assessments and write reports to guide instructional planning and IEP development.
• Contribute to IEP development, Present Levels of Functional Performance, and transition planning, ensuring goals are measurable, age-appropriate, compliant, and current.
• Maintain knowledge of special education laws, codes, and regulations.
• Stay current on research and best practices in Deaf education, inclusion, and mainstream support.
• Travel between school sites to provide services and consultation (up to 60% of work time).
• Adapt to multiple classrooms, grade levels, and school environments.
• Communicate with families about student progress, strategies, and resources.
• Participate in school events or parent meetings as needed to support student learning and engagement.
• Model and exhibit PSD’s core values: Students 1st, Language, Respect, Communication, and Community Engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support student success.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance