Deaf & Hard of Hearing Specialist; part-time

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Specialist (part-time)

Willamette Education Service District – Marion Center, Salem, Oregon.

Job : 5626417

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Vacancy Notice:
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Specialist (part-time) – Opens April 3, 2026, Closes Open until filled.

General Information:
Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for a part‑time (20 hours per week) Deaf & Hard of Hearing Specialist position; bilingual American Sign Language (ASL) preferred.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; completion of a university training program in the education for Deaf/Hard of Hearing as required by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), and documentation of American Sign Language competency;
Oregon Teaching License with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Endorsement; general education experience preferred.

Responsibilities:
Successful candidate will work as a member of the Special Education Department and will follow a 190‑day calendar. The position is based at the Willamette ESD Marion Center in Salem, OR and will begin August 21, 2026.

• This is a part‑time (0.5 FTE) licensed position represented by Willamette Valley Education Association.
• Placement on the Willamette ESD licensed salary schedule, $52,488 - $98,397, will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, experience, and prorated according to start date. Salary and benefits shown are based upon full‑time employment (1.0 FTE) for the entire school year contract period.
• Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer‑paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees.

• Applications must be submitted online at
• Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at  for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at or 711.

The Willamette Education Service District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non‑service connected pension as verification of eligibility.

Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Autymn Galbraith, Program Coordinator – Special Education
• Email: autymn.galbraith