Duties
Job Summary
Certified Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing who works with students with hearing loss attending their home school and other educational sites. The itinerant hearing teacher will provide direct services per the IEP process to those students who have identified hearing loss; serve as a consultant to school personnel, evaluate students who have been referred through the appropriate channels; and promote interest in and an understanding of the implications of a hearing loss.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2. Professional Educator License
3. Ability to communicate using Total Communication
4. A valid driver's license
5. Ability to travel within the HILIA (Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association) member districts in a timely fashion. (https://roe17.org/resources/hilia)
Preferred Qualifications
1. One to three years' experience as a Teacher of the Deaf
2. Experience managing an itinerant caseload
3. Ability to collaborate with a variety of educational professionals inclusive of local school districts, parents, Laboratory school staff, and ISU staff and students
4. Experience using, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment (CIs, BAHAs, FM Systems, and hearing aids
5. Experience with diagnostic assessments and implementation of services based upon the data collected
6. Experience with training students and teachers in the use and care of amplification systems
7. Good organization and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members
Salary/Benefits
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$42,000 - $84,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Additional Notes
Additional Information for Applicants
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Work Hours
Typically Monday through Friday school hours with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
August 2025
How to Apply
Required Applicant Documents
Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.
Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.
Contact Information for Applicants
Lisa Kendall
lmkenda@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.