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Teacher of the Deaf & Sign Language/Cued Language
Wilmington, DE, US
Education
Bachelors Degree
Full Time, Temporary
85.00
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Education
First Shift (Day)
Wilmington, DE, US
85.00
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Temporary
Education
On-site
Education
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf and Sign Language/Cued Language Services to provide services through a local Early Intervention Program serving infants and toddlers ages 0–3 in and around Wilmington, Delaware.
This position will begin part-time and offers the opportunity to build to a full caseload as desired.
**Travel is required between client locations**
Perks & Benefits
- Flexible Caseload: Start part-time and build to a full caseload based on your preferences.
- Job Stability & Growth: Opportunities for advanced career development.
- Competitive Rates: Reimbursement available for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.
- 1099 Independent Contracting: Greater flexibility and autonomy in your schedule.
- Mentorship & Support: Consistent on-site and off-site mentorship from Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
- School-Based Academy: Support and community for new school-based therapists to help them feel comfortable and successful.
- Lending Library: Access to an extensive library of testing tools and assessment materials to help reduce the expense of providing evaluations.
- Professional Resources: Access to the Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website for innovative programming, school and caseload stability resources, team collaboration, and professional growth.
- Therapist Community: Access to our private Facebook group to connect with other Kelly Pediatric Therapy therapists, share resources, and receive updates.
- Referral Bonus Program: Robust referral bonus opportunities.
- Great Company Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and consultative services to deaf or hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers (ages 0–3) and their families, based on the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Assess communication and developmental needs, assist in developing intervention goals, and implement strategies that support language, communication, and overall development.
- Provide family-centered coaching to empower caregivers to support language and communication development at home.
- Deliver services in a variety of settings, including homes, community programs, and early childhood classrooms.
- Collaborate with families, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Support children’s use of American Sign Language (ASL), spoken language, visual supports, hearing aids/cochlear implants, augmentative communication, and other assistive technologies as appropriate.
- Document progress and participate in IFSP meetings and required reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Must hold a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced Teaching License.
- Must hold a Standard Certificate as a Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, per 14 Del.C. §1220.
Requirements to Earn the Standard Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Completion of an approved educator preparation program in Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or evidence of a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework specific to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Successful completion of a student teaching program in the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing, or one year of full-time experience teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Knowledge & Experience
Candidates should demonstrate knowledge/evidence in the following areas:
- Auditory and communication development for children with hearing loss, including:
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Oral/aural communication
- Cued speech
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Instructional techniques and assessment practices specific to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Language acquisition and communication modality development.
- Assistive technologies and their application for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Any additional requirements specified in 14 Del.C. §1220 and applicable educator licensure regulations.
Preferred Qualifications for Early Intervention Staff
- Experience or training in early intervention or birth–3 family support models.
- Ability to provide services in natural environments, including homes, daycares, and community settings.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, particularly when working with families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.
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