How to hire a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing

How to hire a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing, step by step

Here's a step-by-step teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Teacher Of The Deaf/Hard Of Hearing	Description	Hourly rate
   Teacher Of The Deaf/Hard Of Hearing	Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities... Show more	$20-45
   Classroom Aide	Classroom aides or teacher's aides are found in special education centers and schools. Some of their many roles include supervising field trips, attendance checking, and preparing classroom materials... Show more	$11-16
   Special Educator	A special education teacher's role is to facilitate learning for students with disabilities. The responsibilities of a special education teacher typically revolve around identifying the needs of students, devising lesson plans and strategies to meet their needs, developing test structure to assess their learning, and assisting them in areas of difficulties... Show more	$18-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • K-12
   • Professional Development
   • Student Achievement
   • IEP
   • DHH
   • Educational Programs
   • Hearing Loss
   • ASL
   • Public Schools
   • Data Collection
   • Listening Devices
   • Sign Language
   • Autism
   • Hearing Aids

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used ABA principals to manage behaviors.
   • Design and maintain IEPs for special education students.
   • Assess and diagnose reading and math disabilities to determine remediation services.
   • Direct instruction include expressive and receptive language, audition, core subjects and self-advocacy skills.
   • Maintain individual educational plans (IEPs) design to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
   • Develop individual educational plans (IEP) prepare lesson plans and assist

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing' average salary in mississippi is 59% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing earn 55% less than senior-level teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing.
   • Certifications. A teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing's salary.

   Average teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing salary

   $62,997yearly

   $30.29 hourly rate

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   Entry-level teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 14, 2026

   Average teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$121,954	$59
   2	Washington	$103,825	$50
   3	Nevada	$94,523	$45
   4	Connecticut	$76,332	$37
   5	New York	$71,248	$34
   6	Illinois	$68,616	$33
   7	Maryland	$66,904	$32
   8	Virginia	$63,291	$30
   9	Georgia	$63,138	$30
   10	Michigan	$61,602	$30
   11	South Carolina	$57,938	$28
   12	Texas	$55,457	$27
   13	Colorado	$55,411	$27

   Average teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Fontana Unified School District	$106,725	$51.31	7
   2	Soliant	$84,034	$40.40
   3	Pasadena Unified School District	$76,388	$36.73	8
   4	Simi Valley Unified School District	$67,362	$32.39
   5	Henry Clay High School	$66,454	$31.95	51
   6	Buena Vista University	$65,992	$31.73	5
   7	Kellogg Elementary	$65,895	$31.68	12
   8	Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES	$62,930	$30.25
   9	THERAPY SOLUTIONS	$60,069	$28.88	3
   10	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	$58,974	$28.35	11
   11	Madera County Superintendent of Schools	$58,033	$27.90	10
   12	Paulding County High School	$57,738	$27.76	4
   13	Hartford Public Schools	$57,383	$27.59	49
   14	GST BOCES	$57,332	$27.56
   15	Chicago Public Schools	$56,479	$27.15	34
   16	HealthPRO	$55,806	$26.83	8
   17	Comp. Therapy	$55,718	$26.79
   18	Torrance Unified School District	$55,390	$26.63	3
   19	Santa Barbara County Education Office	$51,855	$24.93	7
   20	Washington School District	$49,546	$23.82	42

4. Writing a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing job description

   A good teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing job description:

   Teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing job description example

   The Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired will assess needs, then plan and deliver evidence-based supports to students with hearing impairments across a variety of educational settings, to include general and special education classrooms, specialized schools, homes and community settings. Services will include supports to students across the areas of language and communication, amplification and assistive technology, academic curriculum, social and emotional learning.
   
   Teachers of the deaf and hearing- impaired serve as liaisons with medical communities as related to the implications of hearing loss. They provide families with supports to make informed choices regarding communication modes, philosophies and educational options.
   Essential Functions:
   
   Applies knowledge of a broad range of assessment strategies and analysis skills
   Develops Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal guidelines
   Collects and analyzes data for progress monitoring
   Collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues on IU and district initiatives
   Demonstrates high level organization and time management skills
   Demonstrates strategic thinking in the delivery of services to students
   
   Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities
   
   Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
   
   Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
   
   While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
   
   Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 193-day position in itinerant locations throughout Bucks County. Hours are based on a 7.5-hour workday with specific hours dependent on the assignment in high school, middle or elementary school buildings or various community educational settings.
   
   Travel: Travel is dependent on the assignment within Bucks County and is reimbursed in accordance with current IRS guidelines and rates.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Education and Experience:
   
   Level of Degree:
   
   Masters' Degree in Education of Deaf/Hearing Impaired
   Pennsylvania Instructional 1-Special Education: Hearing Impaired PK-12
   
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
   
   Strong understanding of current Pennsylvania and Federal Special Education Regulations
   Clinical competence to support a wide range of communicative needs
   Effective oral and written communication skills
   Knowledge of communication options and amplification technology
   Compliance with health, safety and confidentiality regulations
   
   Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
   
   EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. #IND123
   
   Primary Location: US-PA-DOYLESTOWN
   Work Locations: Itinerant Countywide 705 N Shady Retreat Road DOYLESTOWN 18901
   Job: Professional-Union
   Organization: Bucks IU Business Unit
   Schedule: Full-time
   Employee Status: Regular
   Job Posting: Sep 29, 2022, 3:02:13 PM

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5. Post your job

   To find the right teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing job on Zippia to find and recruit teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing

   Once you've decided on a perfect teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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