Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TODHH)

Discover a unique role with Invo Healthcare, the nation's leader in school-based mental health, behavior, special education, and related services. We are seeking a dedicated Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TODHH) to join our team at the School District of Philadelphia. This position is full-time and offers excellent pay, benefits and PTO!

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized instruction and interventions aligned with students' IEP goals.
• Conduct academic and language assessments and contribute to IEP development and goal-setting.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, speech-language pathologists, interpreters, educational audiologists, and families to tailor strategies for student success.
• Adapt and support access to general education curriculum; co-teach or provide push-in/pull-out services as appropriate.
• Ensure maintenance and functionality of assistive devices (e.g., hearing aids, FM systems), and train both staff and students in their use.
• Provide training and in-service sessions to staff, students, and families in areas including Deaf awareness, Deaf culture, communication strategies, and inclusive practices.
• Teach self-advocacy, independence, and daily living skills as necessary, especially for transition-aged students.
• Monitor, document, and report on student progress both academically and behaviorally; adjust support as needed.
• Serve as an advocate and informational resource for the broader school community in supporting D/HH students.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Pennsylvania instructional certification with endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Special Education. Emergency permit holders may be considered, provided they meet permit requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hearing impairments, communication development strategies, and special education laws.
• Experience with assistive technology and ability to support its use effectively in educational settings.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills, with flexibility to travel between multiple school sites during the school year.
• Preferred: familiarity with American Sign Language (ASL) and total communication philosophies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move about the school environment.
• Capability to lift and carry materials as needed.

As a school-based opportunity, this role requires:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must have the ability to move freely throughout school facilities, including classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and therapy spaces.
• The position frequently involves bending, kneeling, crouching, and assisting students at their physical level (e.g., floor activities or adaptive seating).
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally assist students with mobility or transfers.
• Vision and hearing abilities must be sufficient to observe student behavior, read printed materials and digital screens, and communicate effectively.
• The employee must be able to maintain visual and auditory attention to ensure student safety and engagement throughout the school day.
• Work is typically performed in a school environment with moderate noise levels and frequent movement between classrooms or buildings.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to body fluids or communicable diseases while performing job duties and must follow district and company safety protocols.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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