Coordinator – Statewide Programs Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Position

Coordinator – Statewide Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Statewide, administered by Christina School District

Salary available through the district’s website.

12‑month position.

24 days vacation per fiscal year; health insurance; life insurance; blood bank; benefit stipend for prescription, vision, and/or dental insurance.

• Provide instructional leadership for the Statewide Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, including audiology, family education, the Early Learning Program, outreach services, and other statewide initiatives.
• Coordinate and provide coaching, consultation, and technical assistance to local education agencies, charter schools, and staff regarding evidence‑based instructional practices and educational programming for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.
• Develop, implement, and communicate statewide supports that promote high‑quality educational programming and compliance with best practices for students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate professional learning opportunities for Statewide Programs staff and Delaware educators, service providers, and stakeholders serving children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of statewide educational, leadership, and enrichment events for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• Coordinate statewide referrals for services from birth through age 22, including collaboration with Birth to Three, school districts, charter schools, families, and community partners.
• Provide administrative oversight and program leadership for the Early Learning Program serving children ages 18 months through 5 years, ensuring high‑quality programming and regulatory compliance.
• Foster collaborative partnerships and maintain effective communication with local education agencies, state agencies, families, community organizations, and internal staff to ensure coordinated, equitable, and effective services for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support educational planning, transition services, and the implementation of statewide initiatives that improve outcomes for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.
• Monitor program effectiveness, analyze data, and support continuous improvement efforts to ensure high‑quality statewide services and student outcomes.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Deaf Education or related field.
• Must hold or be eligible for Delaware School Principal/Assistant Principal Certificate.
• Must hold a Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing certificate or a related teaching certification.
• 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 and hard of hearing, including the continuum of educational services.
• Knowledge of the language and communication needs of deaf children, including critical factors in educational placement and provisioning of programming and services.
• Fluency in American Sign Language preferred.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing the applicant is 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.