For the 2024-25 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.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

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
• Supervision of students
• Other duties as assigned

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

Benefits/Compensation:

• Salary range: $62,925 - $118,608 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• 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. Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.