Substitute Teacher of the Deaf

On-Call/Non-Permanent**

Vancouver, WA

This recruitment will remain open until filled. 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.

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.  Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA. 

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.

About the positions:

These positions provide instruction coverage for teachers who are absent using class lesson planning.

PLEASE NOTE:

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader){rel="nofollow"} (Download PDF reader){rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"} , state employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are a selected candidate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet the requirement due to a medical or religious necessity. 

Duties:

Duties Include:

· Fill in for teacher while teacher is on planned leave and be available on an on-call basis.

· Implement Daily Lesson Plans for instruction.

· Provide appropriate academic and behavior support as needed on campus.

· Serve as an appropriate role model and maintain a positive learning environment conducive to promote academic and social growth of the students.

Qualifications:

 · BA or MA degree focused on Deaf Education desired.

· Washington State substitute teaching certification or ability to obtain certification is required.

· Fluency in both American Sign Language (ASL) and written English is required.

· Knowledge of Deaf Culture and community.

· Experience working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

· Ability to communicate effectively with students who are deaf and hard of hearing, school staff, parents, and school district personnel using ASL and English.