26-27SY Teacher of the Deaf Eligibility Application
School District of PhiladelphiaPennsylvania, United States
Posted February 4, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The School District of Philadelphia serves 200,000 students across the city, delivering a high-quality public education that emphasizes equity, diversity, and community engagement. Its core focus is preparing students to reach their intellectual and social potential, ensuring all graduates are ready for college, career, and civic life. The district distinguishes itself through a steadfast commitment to civil rights, treating education as a fundamental right for every child. Leaders are sought who are passionate about innovative, inclusive practices that empower students and strengthen local communities.
Job Description
Teaches elementary and secondary school subjects to hearing handicapped pupils with profound to moderate loss in acuity and perception. Instructs auditory perception, language, speech and lip reading.
Requirements
- Orients procedures on the basis of pupil’s personal history and medical data
- Establish standards and goals for classroom work according to pupil’s needs, physical limitations, mental status and personality characteristics
- Adapt curriculum to meet the special needs of each child
- Plans units of work including content, process and sequence of study
- Instructs in elementary and secondary subjects
- Heightens auditory perception
- Develops receptive and expressive oral language
- Develops skill in lip reading
- Trains in the use of special materials and devices including hearing aids, etc.
- Counsels parents and children
- Provides information regarding the type and variety of agencies providing services to the deaf and hard of hearing
- Participates in team teaching, curriculum committees and/or other academic and extra-curricular activities
- Maintains attendance, grade and other required records
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience in education and educational attainment
