What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher-Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) position at Contra Costa County Fire Protection District?
About the Employer
The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state. Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges.
CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support. In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state.
The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement - from test scores to college entrance rates.
For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants must possess or qualify for :
- Valid California Special Education DHH Teaching Credential
- OR eligibility to be granted a Special Education DHH credential or permit authorizing Special
Education services and teaching in the specific disability area of the service provided.
Please include the following required attachments with your completed Edjoin application :
The Teacher in this position is itinerant (working through-out Contra Costa County), working with students with hearing impairments in districts in the CCSELPA. They provide one-to-one support to students, consult with teachers, staff and parents, assist with FM systems, conduct assessments and attend IEPs.
The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
Comments and Other Information
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education Specialist provides direct services at various school sites to eligible students who are deaf and hard of hearing; consults with educational staff regarding the adaptation of classroom instructional strategies to meet the unique educational needs of children identified as deaf or hard of hearing; provides assessment, consultation and direct instruction; provides training to staff and families; monitors students' language development; and serves as a liaison between the school and various community agencies and professionals that provide services to students and their families. The Contra Costa County Office of Education is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence.
