Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist

General Information

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for multiple full‑time (40 hours per week) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist positions; bilingual ASL (American Sign Language) preferred. Successful candidates will work as members of the Special Education Department and will follow a 190‑day calendar. These positions will be based at the Willamette ESD Marion Center in Salem, OR and will begin August 23, 2024.

Full‑time (1.0 FTE) licensed position represented by the Willamette Valley Education Association. Placement on the Willamette ESD licensed salary schedule, $54,225 – $93,214, 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.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist provides assessment, consultation, technical assistance, and/or direct instruction for children and students who are deaf or hard of hearing and who are eligible for WESD Regional services. Remains knowledgeable of state and federal special education requirements.

This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.