Special Education Teacher - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ID 2790) - NCCSE

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Special Education Teacher - Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) SELPA department with the Student Services & Programs division. The Special Education Teacher - DHH reports to the Coordinator of the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE), and is responsible for planning and implementing quality learning experiences, preparing semester plans and daily lesson plans, and creating a stimulating classroom environment conducive to intellectual discovery. Teachers participate in the IEP process and integrate IEP activities into their lessons. The teachers are responsible for planning assessment activities to evaluate students' progress in relation to State standards and then prepare reports on student learning progress. ABOUT NCCSE The North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) is a multidistrict Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) composed of fourteen school districts that have joined in a cooperative effort to provide a coordinated delivery of programs, services and assurances to over 16,000 students with special education needs residing within its local planning area.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in deaf education or graduate studies in deaf education or other related field. Experience in the areas of learning disabilities, ESL, project-based learning and team teachings. High school experience is highly desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:

• Education Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), or an equivalent credential
• CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization
• California Driver's License
• CPR and First Aid certification are highly desirable
• Proficiency in ASL required

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of valid California Education Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), or an equivalent credential as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Copy of valid CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Copy of transcripts verifying bachelor's degree in deaf education or graduate studies in deaf education or other related field
• Copy of CPR and First Aid certificate (if applicable)
• Any certifications you would like considered

Comments and Other Information

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

Employee Benefits

This position is full-time and will offer the certificated benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and will participate in the CalSTRS state retirement system.

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A stipend of $6,000, paid out after three (3) years of consecutive full-time service, shall be paid to unit members hired on or after July 1, 2018 who have not received payment under this clause prior to July 1, 2023, hold state certification and are employed as Audiologists, Speech Hearing and Language Specialists, or in positions requiring authorizations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Visually Impaired (VI) or Orientation and Mobility (O&M). The stipend will be paid out at the completion of the third instructional year.

This position is also eligible for Article XV: Salary, Section 2.C.5.B of the negotiated agreement between SDCOE and SDCAE.

*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California’s requirements.

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe

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