Kershaw County School District JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher - Hearing Impairment (Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision, the Special Education Teacher-Hearing Impairment provides specialized instruction and support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in order to promote academic achievement, communication development, social-emotional growth, independence, and access to the general education curriculum. The teacher collaborates with families, educators, related service providers, and community agencies to ensure students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in accordance with the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), South Carolina Department of Education regulations, and District policies.