Teacher Deaf , FTE

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

This is a 1.0 FTE non-continuing contract position for a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD). This position is for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year ONLY.

The Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) provides direct, itinerant, and consultative specialized instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing across PreK-12 grade levels. Operating in visually accessible learning environments, this position designs, adapts, and implements Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) to support academic achievement, language acquisition, literacy, self-advocacy, social growth, positive Deaf identity development, and equitable communication access in both general education and specialized settings.

Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP training and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first two years of employment, subject to contract duration and continuation.

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Deaf Education (or eligibility for OSPI endorsement reciprocity). Special Education endorsement preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education AND Deaf Education (Master's degree preferred).
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English, with the ability to adapt signing style (including Contact Sign/PSE) to align with individual student linguistic needs.

• Specialized Instruction & Assessment
  • Plan, differentiate, and deliver direct educational activities and specialized instruction across individual, small-group, or general education settings per IEP goals.
  • Ensure complete, barrier-free communication access by providing fluent instruction tailored to student language preferences in ASL and contact sign/PSE, while collaborating with multidisciplinary team members (e.g., SLPs, Audiologists) to support students utilizing Listening and Spoken Language (LSL).
  • Evaluate student progress and educational needs using standardized, diagnostic, and functional assessments suited for DHH learners.
  • Promote student autonomy, interaction, competence, problem-solving skills, and self-advocacy within the school community.
• IEP & Case Management
  • Case manage IEPs for DHH students, ensuring compliance with Washington State OSPI regulations and IDEA due process while centering language planning, student self-determination, and positive Deaf identity development.
  • Draft clear, measurable IEP goals and objectives related to language development, literacy, self-advocacy, academic growth, social-emotional well-being, and assistive technology.
  • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including general education teachers, audiologists, educational interpreters, speech-language pathologists, administrators, and parents.
• Assistive…