DHH-Northeast Vermont

We are looking for someone to work specifically in the Northeast Kingdom area of the state. Consultants provide support to school districts for children aged 3 through High School graduation. This support may include development of instructional strategies, classroom accommodations, in-service training, curriculum development, hearing assistive technology (HAT) management, and other tasks as they arise.

Candidates must have a Masters degree, be licensed (or obtain a VT license) as a Teacher of the Deaf, Speech Language Pathologist with training/or experience working with deaf and hard of hearing children or Educational Audiologist. A minimum of three years of experience is preferred to be a consultant. The position requires travel and communication with a variety of professionals, students, and families.

Interested and qualified individuals may send their resume and a letter of introduction to:

itherrien@9east.net or

Ileene Therrien

9 West Street

Montpelier, VT 05602

Professional Staff to work with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

VERMONT- Professional Staff to work with deaf/hard of hearing individuals

* Teacher of the Deaf to work directly with an elementary aged bilingual child (relies on both spoken English and ASL for learning) in a mainstream setting. Master’s degree, fluent ASL and spoken and written English skills, knowledge about cochlear implants and listening and spoken language is required.

* Consultants for Deaf and Hard of Hearing to assist schools, families, and children regarding access to language, communication, and the educational environment. Master’s degree required, minimum of 3 years related experience is preferred, the position requires travel and communication with a variety of professionals, students, and families.

* Sign Language Instructors to work with school teams and families learn sign to support their student or child’s learning. Experience teaching ASL, knowledge about child development and working with children or families is preferred.