Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Applicant Pool 2025/2026 SY - Columbia Regional Inclusive Services
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Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
Posting Timeline
PPS strongly encourages and recommends everyone who is able, to be vaccinated and remain current on the COVID-19 vaccine.
This is an applicant pool for the 2025-2026 school year.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Position Details
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides academic and communication/language intervention, including assessments, direct instruction, consultation and/or training to educational staff and families for Regionally eligible Deaf or Hard of Hearing students. Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing may be in specialized classrooms or as an Itinerant Teacher for EI/ECSE or School Age children depending on program needs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Provides instruction in language, communication, speech and audition skills, advocacy and equipment use based on knowledge of language development for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
2. Participates as a team member on District/County eligibility, IFSP, IEP, three-year re-evaluation teams. Performs assessments and provides data regarding the impact of the students' hearing difference on their educational progress to determine special education Deaf and Hard of Hearing eligibility, IFSP/IEP goals and objectives, and progress monitoring.
3. Develops goals and objectives that meet students' individual needs and abilities in developmental, functional, and academic areas. Uses assessments to collect progress data on specific learning goals and objectives. Uses this data to report IFSP/IEP growth and to inform IFSP/IEP decision-making.
4. Works with families, community and county/school district personnel to develop and implement instructional programs designed to enhance students' access in the general classroom setting. Monitors progress of assigned students, collaborating and keeping in contact with all personnel working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
5. Follows district and regional program policies, procedures and paperwork requirements. Attends scheduled staff meetings. Develops professional growth goals, maintains service logs for students, and reports complete and accurate information to supervisor when requested.
6. Provides trainings, consultation and/or coaching about deafness, hearing abilities and its impact on learning. Is knowledgeable and can provide training on use of an educational interpreter and/or maintenance of equipment related to students' hearing abilities.
7. Writes lesson plans that can be clearly understood and used by teacher and/or substitute. Plans are aligned with group and individual goals.
8. Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Oregon Teaching License with endorsement in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or eligible for a License of Conditional Assignment with Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement. Commitment and ability to obtain Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement if not already licensed with this endorsement.
2. Experience teaching students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
3. Fluency in ASL preferred.
4. Coursework, professional development, or training in Listening and Spoken Language strategies preferred.
ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT:Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
COMPENSATION:$57,228 - $113,359 (Annual Salary based on 1.0 FTE)
WORK YEAR:193 days
FTE:1.0(40 hours per week)
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attracttalented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials .With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, kloewen@pps.net , 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, jbuno@pps.net , 503-916-3360
Title IX Program Manager: Bobby Cruz, bcruz@pps.net , 503-839-3660
Accessibility Statement
Benefits Information
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees.Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
For moreinformation about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635
PPS strongly encourages and recommends everyone who is able, to be vaccinated and remain current on the COVID-19 vaccine.
This is an applicant pool for the 2025-2026 school year.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Position Details
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides academic and communication/language intervention, including assessments, direct instruction, consultation and/or training to educational staff and families for Regionally eligible Deaf or Hard of Hearing students. Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing may be in specialized classrooms or as an Itinerant Teacher for EI/ECSE or School Age children depending on program needs.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Provides instruction in language, communication, speech and audition skills, advocacy and equipment use based on knowledge of language development for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
2. Participates as a team member on District/County eligibility, IFSP, IEP, three-year re-evaluation teams. Performs assessments and provides data regarding the impact of the students' hearing difference on their educational progress to determine special education Deaf and Hard of Hearing eligibility, IFSP/IEP goals and objectives, and progress monitoring.
3. Develops goals and objectives that meet students' individual needs and abilities in developmental, functional, and academic areas. Uses assessments to collect progress data on specific learning goals and objectives. Uses this data to report IFSP/IEP growth and to inform IFSP/IEP decision-making.
4. Works with families, community and county/school district personnel to develop and implement instructional programs designed to enhance students' access in the general classroom setting. Monitors progress of assigned students, collaborating and keeping in contact with all personnel working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
5. Follows district and regional program policies, procedures and paperwork requirements. Attends scheduled staff meetings. Develops professional growth goals, maintains service logs for students, and reports complete and accurate information to supervisor when requested.
6. Provides trainings, consultation and/or coaching about deafness, hearing abilities and its impact on learning. Is knowledgeable and can provide training on use of an educational interpreter and/or maintenance of equipment related to students' hearing abilities.
7. Writes lesson plans that can be clearly understood and used by teacher and/or substitute. Plans are aligned with group and individual goals.
8. Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Oregon Teaching License with endorsement in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or eligible for a License of Conditional Assignment with Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement. Commitment and ability to obtain Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement if not already licensed with this endorsement.
2. Experience teaching students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
3. Fluency in ASL preferred.
4. Coursework, professional development, or training in Listening and Spoken Language strategies preferred.
ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT:Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
COMPENSATION:$57,228 - $113,359 (Annual Salary based on 1.0 FTE)
WORK YEAR:193 days
FTE:1.0(40 hours per week)
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attracttalented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials .With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, kloewen@pps.net , 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, jbuno@pps.net , 503-916-3360
Title IX Program Manager: Bobby Cruz, bcruz@pps.net , 503-839-3660
Accessibility Statement
Benefits Information
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees.Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
For moreinformation about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635