HIRING - DHH Teacher - Leon County/Tallahassee

Job Title: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)
Location: Leon County
School Year: 2025–2026
Grade Levels: K–12 (placement based on student needs)
Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)
Hourly Pay: Negotiable (based on experience and credentials)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) to provide specialized educational services to students with hearing impairments across K–12 grade levels in Leon County for the 2025–2026 school year. The DHH teacher will work in collaboration with school staff, families, and service providers to support students in accessing the general curriculum while addressing their unique communication, language, and learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s hearing, language, and academic needs

• Provide direct instruction in academic, communication, and self-advocacy skills

• Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum and support inclusion

• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals

• Utilize a variety of communication modalities based on individual student needs (e.g., spoken language, sign language, cued speech, assistive technology)

• Coordinate with audiologists, interpreters, speech-language pathologists, and other service providers

• Promote an accessible and inclusive learning environment for students with hearing loss

• Provide consultation and training to staff and families regarding hearing loss and accommodations

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district special education regulations and documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Deaf Education or related field

• Valid Louisiana teaching certification with appropriate endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing

• Experience working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in a school-based setting preferred

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or other communication methods as needed

• Strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management skills

• Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse learner needs and language modalities

Why Join Us:

• Competitive hourly pay 

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students with hearing loss

• Supportive and collaborative school teams

• Professional growth opportunities

• Full-time schedule aligned with the school calendar
  
  
  Application Instructions: 
  Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience to Marsalis James or call at 470.665.4622.