RCM Health Care is looking for a Deaf or Hard Hearing Teacher to provide VIRTUAL services to students who attend a cyber school in Utah.  Caseload building position, part time.  W2 contract.

Job Summary
Teaches elementary and secondary school subjects to hearing handicapped pupils with profound to moderate loss in acuity and perception. Instructs auditory perception, language, speech and lip reading. Performs in conjunction with the services of medical, instructional, administrative and other professional personnel.
 
Essential Functions

• Orients procedures on the basis of pupil’s personal history and medical data; establish standards and goals for classroom work according to pupil’s needs, physical limitations, mental status and personality characteristics; adapt curriculum to meet the special needs of each child.
• Plans units of work including content, process and sequence of study; instructs in elementary and secondary subjects; heightens auditory perception; develops receptive and expressive oral language; develops skill in lip reading; trains in the use of special materials and devices including hearing aids, etc.
• Counsels parents and children in order to alleviate emotional and social pressures; provides information regarding the type and variety of agencies providing services to the deaf and hard of hearing; participates in structured parent education procedures.
• Keep abreast and in service sessions to discuss individual and organizational needs as well as teaching methods.
• Participates in team teaching, curriculum committees and/or other academic and extra-curricular activities.
• Maintains attendance, grade and other required records.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certificate in Special Education to teach the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing impaired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the theory and principles of normal child growth and development, with emphasis on the effects of hearing handicaps on the psychological development of the child;
• the modern methods, principles and practices of elementary and/ or secondary education;
• the special needs and methods of teaching deaf and hard of hearing children;
• the anatomy of the ear and affecting diseases;
• the materials, equipment and devices available to hearing handicapped children and techniques for teaching their use;
• the theory, principles and practices of language development, auditory training, lip reading and speech training.

Demonstrated ability to:

• use and understand signed English;
• instruct children to adapt to and make use of their environment through all available sensory channels;
• prepare, plan, and teach lessons;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Schedule:
2024-2025 School Year – Will follow Academic Calendar

Compensation:
$60-$65/hour – based on experience

About Us:
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.