For the 2023-24 School Year

　　Full Time Position

　　Posting Period: Open until Filled

　　Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

　　We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

　　All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

　　Qualifications:

　　Valid Washington State special education teaching certificate appropriate for grade level and area, with specific training in developmental disabilities to include Deafness/Hard of Hearing

　　Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, Master’s preferred

　　Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

　　Ability to use American Sign Language with proficiency

　　Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool

　　Essential Functions:

　　Successful teaching and/or training experience with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students

　　Ability to develop and implement Language acquisition programs

　　Experience with reviewing research and provide professional development to peers related to strategies/ methodologies/techniques to best serve Deaf/HH students

　　Ability to coordinate a team consisting of teachers, staff assistants, related service providers, and/or other community resources

　　Familiarity with a wide variety of techniques and instructional methods which may be used in teaching reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics, social skills, communication and social skills

　　Knowledge of effective supports for FM users, Students with cochlear implants, hearing aids and ASL users

　　Ability to use computers for instruction, IEPs, and assessment

　　Experience in administering and interpreting a wide variety of diagnostic tools relevant to the students to be served

　　Experience in collaboration with teams presenting the educational impact of a hearing loss for students

　　Experience with strategies for teaching Deaf/HH students

　　Fluency in American Sign Language

　　Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities

　　Ability to create a positive educational climate in the classroom and with colleagues

　　Ability to utilize and evaluate interpretive feedback

　　Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate

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　　Benefits/Compensation:

　　Salary range: $60,681 - $114,376 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

　　Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CPA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) . Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

　　Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here (https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees) .

　　Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) .

　　Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.

　　Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).

　　Personal Leave: 3 days per school year

　　Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CPA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) .