Deaf Educator
Company: STI
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Deaf Educator Location: Nashville, TN/REMOTE
Duration: 12 Months 8am to 4.30 pm 20 hours per week anticipated
with work schedule to be determined with supervisor within 8:00AM -
4"30PM timeframe. In-person orientation and laptop deployment of
first day (July 1, 2024) remaining duties to be performed remotely.
Qualifications Candidate must have or be eligible to obtain a
current Teacher Certificate issued by the Tennessee Department of
Education with a current or pending endorsement in Deaf Education:
Hearing Impaired, Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (or
similar Pre-K through 12). Must be able to work in a hybrid work
environment, both at an alternative work site and attend meetings,
as requested. Must demonstrate knowledge of and should be
proficient in one or more sign systems: American Sign Language
(ASL), Signed English, Pidgin Signed English (PSE). Have an
understanding of all communication methods used by children who are
deaf or hard of hearing age 0 – 3. Have training and experience
working with Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) such as hearing
aids, bone conduction devices, cochlear implants, personal FM/DM
systems, Roger systems and other classroom sound systems, AAC
devices, and other adaptive technology. Knowledge to connect
various devices to the students’ device. Competent in interpreting
and explaining audiograms and related medical reports to students,
parents, and teachers for meetings and educational purposes.
Knowledge of hearing aid (s), cochlear implant (s), bone anchored
devices, and assistive device companies and how to order equipment
and/or needed items. Job Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Be
able to work cooperatively and effectively with parents, early
intervention staff, and the public who have a vested interest in
working with children with hearing loss. Consult and assist the
Newborn Hearing Follow Up program director with development of
training and education to a variety of stakeholders including early
intervention staff, pediatric audiologists, nurse case managers,
providers, and early education teachers in language outcome
achievements through the implementation of accommodations and
modifications for students to have full access to the curriculum.
Provide technical assistance to parents, school staff, speech
language pathologists, school psychologists, specialists, and
interpreters to provide appropriate support services to meet deaf
or hard of hearing (DHH) children’s individual needs across all
learning settings. Develop and provide trainings with early
intervention agencies, providers, and family support services
regarding individualized services that are needed for children
diagnosed with hearing loss. Computer skills, including but not
limited to, Microsoft Office programs. Advanced experience with
using Microsoft Word for creating and editing text documents.
Collaborate with Tennessee Newborn Hearing Follow Up program, other
schools, and state departments to gain insight, knowledge, and
ideas for supporting language acquisition of children who are
diagnosed with hearing loss. Collect, develop, and/or share
materials, activities, and resources to support DHH children,
families, and early childhood educators in conjunction with the
Newborn Hearing Follow Up program for outreach and education.
Facilitate opportunities for connecting isolated DHH families and
role models in the wider DHH community. Participate in yearly
professional development to stay current with signing skills,
technology, devices, programs, and advances in the field of deaf
education. Actively attend program meetings including, but not
limited to, advisory committee meetings, community partner
meetings, and meetings held by the national network centers. Attend
the National Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference,
upon program approval. Other duties as assigned.
Keywords: STI, Hendersonville , Deaf Educator, Education / Teaching , Nashville, Tennessee
