Position: Coordinator – Statewide Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Location: Administering District is Christina School District, but program is Statewide
Reports to: Director of Statewide Programs for Deaf and Deaf-Blind

PROGRAM: Statewide Programs and/or Services offer comprehensive educational services for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind from birth to 21 years of age.

Statewide Programs/Services for Children who are Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf-Blind seeks to ensure that all deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind students throughout the state of Delaware have unimpeded language and communication access to the curriculum and the educational environment, develop their self-advocacy abilities, and become active participants in their schools and communities. This is achieved through the provision of technical assistance, education and child/family centered programs and services in collaboration with local school districts, families, and allied professionals.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Deaf Education or related field
• Must hold or be eligible for Delaware School Principal/Assistant Principal Certificate
• Administrative experience preferred; minimum five years of teaching experience
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in the development and education of children who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind, including the continuum of educational services
• Knowledge of the language and communication needs of deaf children, including critical factors in the educational placement and provision of programming and services
• Fluency in American Sign Language preferred
• Willingness to travel

Salary: Salary Schedule can be found on the district’s website: https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2024 Administrator Salary Ranges.pdf Paid as a Manager from the Christina School District Administrative Salary Scale

Months of Employment: 12 month position

Start Date: Mutually Agreeable Date

Fringe Benefits: Twenty-four (24) days vacation per fiscal year; Life Insurance; Health Insurance; Benefit Stipend to assist with the cost of prescription, vision and/or dental insurance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, three letters of recommendation (dated within the last year) and most recent summative/annual evaluation. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instructional leadership to Statewide Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Coordinate and/or provide coaching and technical assistance regarding best practices for instruction of students who are deaf, hard of hearing/partially deaf or deaf/blind
• Develop and communicate support to statewide school districts and charter schools to promote best practices with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Plan and lead professional development for the Statewide Programs staff and state of Delaware stakeholders who work with children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind
• Coordinate the development of statewide events for students who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind
• Coordinate birth-21 year referrals for services, including birth to five identification, diagnosis and service provisions
• Communicate effectively with local education agencies, state agencies, parents, and staff in an effort to streamline services for students
• Evaluate assigned staff members using the DPAS/DTGSS process and procedures outlined by the state department or approved evaluation tool identified by the respective employee group
• Promote the development of leadership among the professional and supporting services staff
• Follow all district processes, procedures and protocols outlined for administrators

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302/552-2600
Visit our website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report, a negative pre-employment drug screening and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.