DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (DHH) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Apply NowCompany: Downey Unified School District
Location: Downey, CA 90242
Description:
About the Employer
Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, "Our Kids Deserve the Best." This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.
Job Summary
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Administrator reports directly to the SELPA Director. The DHH Program Administrator provides support to the Downey- Montebello SELPA and District(s) personnel in the areas of Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Visual Impairments (VI), which includes but is not limited to, the supervision of staff; development, planning and organizing of the services and activities of the regionalized programs. The DHH Program Administrator will also work in conjunction with the Downey-Montebello SELPA to ensure that services are provided as required by law, regulations, ordinances, and policies. This position is also responsible for the provision of educational and administrative leadership to the support staff responsible for providing student services.
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, "Our Kids Deserve the Best." This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.
Job Summary
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Administrator reports directly to the SELPA Director. The DHH Program Administrator provides support to the Downey- Montebello SELPA and District(s) personnel in the areas of Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Visual Impairments (VI), which includes but is not limited to, the supervision of staff; development, planning and organizing of the services and activities of the regionalized programs. The DHH Program Administrator will also work in conjunction with the Downey-Montebello SELPA to ensure that services are provided as required by law, regulations, ordinances, and policies. This position is also responsible for the provision of educational and administrative leadership to the support staff responsible for providing student services.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 3 years))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.