Special Education Teacher - Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH), Davila Day School (ID 3083)

San Diego County Office Of Education • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting a Special Education Teacher specializing in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) for Davila Day School in the South County SELPA department of the Student Services and Programs division. The teacher reports to the Coordinator of Davila Day School and plans and implements quality learning experiences, prepares semester and daily lesson plans, and creates a stimulating classroom environment conducive to intellectual discovery. The teacher provides direct instruction using the Common Core State Standards, participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, integrates IEP activities into lessons, assesses student progress against the Common Core State Standards or Alternative Curriculum, and prepares reports on student learning progress.

The vacancy supports inclusion needs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and general education students at Davila Day School and Vista Square Elementary. Work may include coordinating with mainstream teachers, teaching ASL, releasing staff for IEP meetings, and other efforts to ensure comprehensive educational goals are met. Proficiency in ASL is required.

Davila Day School is a special education school in Chula Vista, operated by the South County SELPA, serving preschool through eighth-grade students from schools across San Diego County. Its mission is to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with a culturally inclusive, fully accessible learning environment that values the development of spoken and signed languages. The school supports students’ academic and social-emotional growth and provides access to the general education curriculum and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in deaf education, graduate studies in deaf education, or another related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education or experience in learning disabilities, ESL, project-based learning, and team teaching.
• Valid Education Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), or an equivalent credential.
• CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization.
• Proficiency in ASL.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Valid California credentials are required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification are highly desirable.
• Two letters of recommendation dated within the last year are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement quality learning experiences.
• Prepare semester plans and daily lesson plans.
• Create a stimulating classroom environment conducive to intellectual discovery.
• Provide direct instruction using the Common Core State Standards.
• Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and integrate IEP activities into lessons.
• Plan assessments to evaluate students’ progress in relation to the Common Core State Standards or the Alternative Curriculum.
• Prepare reports on student learning progress.
• Support inclusion needs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and general education students at Davila Day School and Vista Square Elementary.
• Coordinate with mainstream teachers, teach ASL, release staff for IEP meetings, and undertake other efforts to ensure comprehensive educational goals are met.

Benefits

• A $6,000 stipend for eligible unit members after three years of consecutive full-time service, paid at the completion of the third instructional year.
• The position is eligible for Article XV: Salary, Section 2.C.5.B of the negotiated agreement between SDCOE and SDCAE.
• Employee benefits and professional growth opportunities are mentioned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level