Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Preschool

Job overview

The Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Preschool role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA. The pay range is $59,360–$75,790 per year, plus benefits and paid time off. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Elwyn is a mission-driven nonprofit supporting people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. The teacher assesses hearing needs and provides specialized instruction for children ages 3–5 in Philadelphia’s Preschool Early Intervention Program. The role supports language acquisition, communication, and children’s personal, social, and intellectual development through individualized education plans and coordinated intervention.

What you'll do

• Review audiological and medical information
• perform listening checks and troubleshoot amplification devices
• create accessible listening environments
• participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and IEP meetings
• prepare lesson plans and deliver specialized instruction
• adapt curriculum and materials to individual needs
• assess hearing-related needs and develop IEP goals
• document progress
• communicate with parents and consult with teachers and professionals
• provide training on hearing loss, accommodations, teaching strategies, and assistive technology
• deliver instruction in community preschools and homes as required by IEPs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing

preschool

philadelphia pa

elwyn

early intervention

special education

individualized education plan

hearing loss

language acquisition

monday–friday

8:00 am–4:00 pm

$59,360–$75,790/year

paid time off

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• on-demand pay
• paid training
• tuition reimbursement
• career advancement
• flexible schedules
• and retirement savings plan.

Why this role

Pennsylvania Department of Education certification in Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education is required; certification in teaching deaf students is preferred. The posting also notes preferred experience with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and amplification devices.

About the employer

Elwyn is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.