Teacher of the Deaf

Job Description

Job Description

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

CORA is currently seeking Mainstream Teacher of the Deaf. Working collaboratively with school faculty and the CORA disciplinary team, the Mainstream Teacher of the Deaf provides direct and/or consultative services to school age students within mainstream settings within charter schools in Philadelphia. Levels of service follow a student’s IEP and can include consultation with professionals, direct service to students, family support, student programming observation and training.

Starting Salary: $70,250 (Salary is commensurate based upon experience/credentials)

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth.

In addition, as a Mainstream Teacher of the Deaf your duties will include:

• Identify services that are consistent with state and federal law regarding families and mainstream schools and its relation to stipulations in a student’s IEP.
• Provide direct service to students individually or in small group settings as indicated in the IEP.
• Collaborate with audiologists to support student access to instruction.
• Participate in the planning and presentation of informational and training workshops on issues related to hearing loss as needed.
• Monitor the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems and other assistive devices.
• Efficiently complete reports and other required correspondence related to case management and data collection.

Qualified Candidates Should Possess:

• Master’s Degree in Education
• PA certification -Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
• 2 years of previous experience
• Training in listening and spoken language preferred
• Applicable knowledge in mainstream settings and charters schools.
• Work collaboratively with others and independently as appropriate.
• Knowledge in IEP/IFSP guidelines and effective goal writing.

CORA Offers:

• Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire)
• Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays
• Employee Assistant Program
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy)
• An outstanding, inclusive work environment

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.