Deaf and Hard of Hearing | The School District of Philadelphia

Orange Tree Staffing is seeking Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to make a difference with students at The School District of Philadelphia! 

Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life within your community? When you join Orange Tree Staffing, LLC, you partner with a team making a positive difference with our children. OTS is committed to establishing life-long learning results by supporting and empowering therapists and educators through continuing education, communication, and support. These opportunities are in school settings and follow the school year calendar, servicing preschool, elementary, middle, and high school populations. We strive to place you with the school that best matches you. 

JOB DESCRIPTION
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‎Orange Tree Staffing is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to “Build and Inspire Growth” by providing education-based services to students at The School District of Philadelphia . DHH Teachers provide sign language interpretation for signing Deaf or Hard of Hearing students mainstreamed into regular education classes. Facilitates communication between Hard of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and their teachers, their hearing peers and other personnel within the School District. Uses American Sign Language, transliteration or sign support to relay information both to and from the Deaf/Hard of Hearing student in order to assist in the instructional and socialized processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• • Hold a state Instructional Certificate in Special Education to teach the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing impaired
  • Possession of a valid Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) report with a score of 3.5 or higher or valid certificate as a Sign Language Interpreter from the Registry of Interpreters for Deaf, Inc
  • Experience working with students with visual impairments, preferably in an educational setting
  • Knowledge of braille, including the ability to teach braille reading and writing
  • Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment used by visually impaired students
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other team members

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Uses a system of total communication and sign language; interprets spoken material from teachers, classmates or other school personnel into sign language for the understanding of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing student; interprets sign language communication of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing student into spoken language for hearing individuals.
  • Confers and consults with special education teachers regarding Deaf/Hard of Hearing students’ needs and progress; assists in the identification and expression of students’ needs and concerns; charts the progress of students.
  • Reviews and studies curriculum material in order to assist Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in their comprehension of school material; participates in staff development, sensitivity awareness and in-service training with other school staff.
  • Serves as an interpreter for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and parents at special assemblies and meetings or any School District activity.

JOB PERKS

• • Weekly Pay
  • Direct Deposit
  • Schedule: Monday- Friday, Daytime Hours
  • Paid general and professional liability insurance
  • 24/7 accessibility, support, and mentoring from OTS
  • Stipend towards completed background checks
  • Referral bonus
  • Access to Benefits Advisor

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