Contract Deaf of the Hard and Hearing Teacher (DHH) | Bakersfield, CA

Deaf of the Hard and Hearing Teacher | Bakersfield, California

ProCare Therapy is contract staffing and recruiting agency. We help staff school districts across the United States with qualified teachers and nurses.

We are working with a school district in the Bakersfield area that is need of a deaf of hard and hearing teacher for the entire 2022-2023 school year. This position will be contracted for the entire school year and will have the opportunity to renew for the next school year.

As a contracted employee of ProCare Therapy you will receive weekly compensation, benefits through United Healthcare and a 401K.

If you are interested in a job with a great work life balance, please apply. If you have any further questions about this position my information can be found below.

Job Type: Contract Deaf of Hard and Hearing Teacher (DHH)

• Full time: 35 hours/week
• School Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Start: August 2022 End: June 2023
• Caseload age: K-12th grade
• Caseload: 40-45 students
• School district will provide mentor and support
• New grads welcome to apply!
• Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates physical, self-help, social academic and communication competencies for each student appropriate to age level
• Plans and implements educational objectives as strategized and agreed to by staff and parents on the current Individual Education Plan 
• Develops sequential lesson plans and provides appropriate instructional materials 
• Establishes a functional and stimulating environment which encourages the development of a positive self image
•  Interfaces with additional professional staff psychologist, nurse, speech therapist, audiologist, etc.) to meet special needs of students
• Provides for supervision of class at all times in an orderly fashion
• Communicates with parents on total program, student' s individual program needs and progress, and carryover between home and school
• Ensures each child is wearing appropriate amplification
• Attends audiological exams with the child when possible; when applicable
• Supervises paraprofessionals, interpreters, volunteers, parents, and student teachers working in the classroom

Knowledge, abilities and experience: 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in teaching children in need of special education; knowledge of, and ability to implement the intent of federal and state mandates for special education in a classroom setting; ability to communicate successfully with parents and staff
• Demonstrates competency in the use of total communication by passing a sign language competency test
• Utilizes total communication to effect the student' s language and speech competencies: auditory training, speech, lip reading, finger spelling and signed English
• Works with regular classroom teachers in mainstreaming hearing impaired students in hearing classes
• Supervises and assists in meeting the personal needs of students: feeds, toilets and lifts students when necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in deaf and hard of hearing
• California Teaching License with Teacher of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Endorsement
• Previous school experience preferred
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Benefits:

• Weekly pay 
• Competitive compensation
• 401k matching
• Insurance provided through United Health Care: Medical, dental & vision
• Referral bonus program
• License & continuing education reimbursements  

We are actively working with a school district in the Bakerfield area that is looking to hire a contract deaf of hard and hearing teacher! Salary for this opening is negotiable and will be experience-based.

Sarah Hawes

Director of Educational Resources

(678)710-7738

[email protected]