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Title: Lead Itinerant Teacher, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Employee Classification: Faculty Associate
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: HILIA
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

We seek a 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 Lead Itinerant 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.

The Lead Itinerant will manage new student referrals and work with teams to determine student eligibility and recommendation for services. The Lead Itinerant will work with the HILIA Director to monitor the equity and consistency of services in addition to the advancement of the HILIA Program. The Lead Itinerant will use his/her expertise in the field of Deaf/Hard of Hearing to serve as a liaison to partner school districts, mentor and evaluate DHH staff, and work with the HILIA Director to plan and execute professional development.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$42,000 - $84,000, depending on years of experience & degree 

Additional Information

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/ 

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, including 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, recommendation for 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
8. Experience collaborating and creating professional development
9. Leadership experience within the field

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

8/1/2025

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.