What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025/2026 Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher position at Fresno Unified School District?
2025 / 2026 Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
FUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age (40 and above), religious creed, religion, political belief or affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, breastfeeding / lactation status, medical condition, military and veteran status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. For questions or complaints, contact :
Title IX Coordinator - David Chavez, 2309 Tulare Street, (559) 457-3593,
GENERAL SUMMARY :
Identify, support and instruct students that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing with identified educational needs.
SUPERVISON :
Directly responsible to the SELPA Director or Assistant Superintendent, Special Education.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Coordinate and participate in the identification, assessment, instructional planning and referral process of D / HH students
- Assess students initially and triennially in the areas of academic achievement, listening behavior, language, and communication and make recommendations for Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives in corresponding areas.
- Participate with members of the IEP team (parents, teachers, principals and other staff, psychologists, nurses, audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dealers) to provide the students appropriate services.
- Plan and implement instructional supports for students to meet assessed student needs while integrating IEP goals and objectives.
- Provide and monitor specialized materials and / or equipment for students for use in the classroom.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Possession of a valid California Credential : Education Specialist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
1. Verification of Passing Score Basic Skills Test or CBEST.
2. Possession of a valid California driver?s License if required by the duties of the assignment.
3. Experience and / or training appropriate to fulfill requirements of the position.
FUSD is seeking dynamic, dedicated and motivated individuals. Individuals need to be committed to continuous improvement, results driven and eager to work in a diverse community.
The Board of Education, Superintendent, and Community of Fresno are committed to creating a CULTURE where :
Diversity is Valued
Accelerating Learning for Each Student is Key
Good First Teaching is the Focus
Collaborating with Civic Leaders Positively Impacts the Community
We are California's fourth-largest school district - with an enrollment of more than 73,000 students - is making huge strides in preparing career ready graduates. Guided by the Board of Education's Core Beliefs that all students can and must learn at grade level and beyond, the district is gaining momentum to boost student achievement.
