Birth To 5 Teacher Of The Deaf

Birth to 5 Teacher of the Deaf

Full-time/Permanent

Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the western region of Washington State. Travel requirements primarily include the western region of the state and some travel to eastern Washington may be required.

This recruitment will tentatively close on July 3, 2024. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time.  It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.

Note: This is a 195 working day position with spread pay over 12 months.

Our Agency:

The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including:  academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve.

Our Staff:

Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We're looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.

A little bit about the CDHY Outreach Team:

The Outreach Team offers statewide services to deaf and hard of hearing students, their families, and the educators that serve them. Our team consists of specialists in: American Sign Language, audiology, counseling, deaf plus, early childhood, educational interpreting, family engagement, spoken language, literacy, school psychology, Signing Exact English, school psychology, social-emotional learning, speech-language, teaching strategies and curriculum, and transition (birth-22). We offer support to students, families, and school districts through direct services, state-wide events, and professional development opportunities. We are a state-wide resource dedicated to ensure that all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington receive the support they need to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

The CDHY Birth to 5 Outreach team offers a range of early childhood services including home visits (in-person and virtual visits), developmental evaluations, supporting IFSP development, training & technical assistance, and preparing for transition to preschool services. All of our birth-5 specialists have expertise in working with infants and toddlers who are deaf and hard of hearing, families, and early childhood professionals.

Who we are looking for:

CDHY is currently seeking an experienced and skilled individual to serve as its Birth to 5 Teacher of the Deaf. This position is responsible for providing educational services to families who have children birth-three years of age and consultation support to early childhood providers throughout the state of Washington. The Birth to 5 Teacher of the Deaf position serves on the Statewide Outreach Team, providing consultation/technical assistance for early intervention (EI) providers, preschool staff teams, school district staff, and parents/families. This position supports the mission of CDHY by partnering with professionals from other organizations/agencies to serve deaf and hard of hearing children (ages birth-21), their families, and school teams throughout the state of Washington.

• Provide direct services through home visits (in-person and virtual visits) by following the IFSP outcomes and individual family priorities.  Share information with parents/families regarding early childhood communication skills development and language acquisition for children who are D/HH.  This will include information about a child's audiology reports, importance of early communication, language acquisition opportunities, social-emotional learning, early brain development, cognitive skills, listening & visual technologies, and other related information.

• Conducts evaluations for service eligibility determination, supporting public and private programs school districts.

• Serve as a resource for Family Resources Coordinators (FRCs) and other EI providers to allow for a better understanding of the unique needs and development of deaf & hard of hearing children and their families. Provides appropriate services and resources as needed.

• Attend conferences and professional development to stay current with evidence-based practices and research in early childhood development, early brain development, language acquisition for Deaf/HH children, infant mental health, cultural competence, and transition to preschool activities.

• Strives to create meaningful professional relationships with families and professionals.

• Demonstrates advocacy for all language modalities and experiences.

• Provide Outreach consultation and technical assistance to school personnel, public and private program professionals, families and caretakers and other resource providers.

•  Attend and participate in Statewide Outreach Team, Birth-5 Deaf/HH Specialists meetings, and other state and local committees and workgroups, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Deaf Education, Early Childhood Development or related degree.

• Ability to obtain Washington State teaching certification - certification Information: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification

• Fluency in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English written/printed.

• Ability to demonstrate Deaf Cultural competency.

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with Deaf/HH children and families.

• Ability to communicate fluently using American Sign Language and written English.

• Knowledge of current best practices in early childhood deaf education.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member of the Early Childhood program.

• Ability to develop positive working relationships with children, families and other service professionals.

• Willingness to travel 75% of the assigned working time.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Must pass state and federal background criminal screenings.

Desired Qualification:

• Current valid driver's license. 

• 5 of more years of experience working with deaf and hard of hearing children and families.

• Experience providing professional presentations regarding deaf and hard of hearing education or early childhood development.

CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass federal and state criminal background screening.

Please provide your resume, cover letter and at least 3 professional references.

Must be willing to travel 75% of the assigned working schedule.

Remote/Telework options are available for this position depending on caseload and needs.

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA). For membership questions, contact the local Union Representative.

This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement).

Salary Information:

Certificated employees are paid in accordance with the Vancouver Public Schools Salary scale. Certificated employees' salary is calculated using the designated daily rate based upon degree, credits, and years of relevant experience. Certificated staff receive 12-month pro-rated salary and are designated as overtime-exempt employees. This position is scheduled to work 195 days per year.

Regional pay incentives apply to this position.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email the Human Resources office at recruitment@cdhy.wa.gov.