Special Education Teacher, Deaf and Hard of Hearing; DHH Regional Program

Special Education Teacher, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Regional Program ()

Recruitment began on December 18, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 18, 2026

The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting to fill a vacancy for a Special Education Teacher, Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Regional Program for the South County SELPA Department of the Student Services and Programs Division. Under the general direction of the SELPA Director or Designee, the Special Education Teacher, Deaf and Hard of Hearing will provide instruction to students with a range of hearing impairments within the SELPA.

This position will serve the various districts within the South County SELPA. Fluency in ASL preferred.
*** Anticipated Start Date for position: ASAP
*** About South County SELPA The South County SELPA coordinates special education program development and student placements for more than 11,000 students from birth through age 22. They operate in the southern region of San Diego County and member districts include the elementary and high school districts of Coronado, Chula Vista, National, San Ysidro, South Bay, Sweetwater and San Diego County Office of Education programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires the following Education and Experience and Certificates, Licenses, Credentials
:

Education and Experience:

Education:Bachelor’s degree in deaf education or graduate studies in deaf education or other related field; and,

Experience:Experience in the areas of learning disabilities, ESL, project-based learning, team teaching and high school experience is highly desirable

- OR -

Equivalency: A combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in deaf education or graduate studies in deaf education or other related field and experience in the areas of learning disabilities, ESL, project-based learning, team teaching and high school experience is highly desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:

• Valid Educational Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)
• CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization
• CPR and First Aid certification are highly desirable

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction, written for this position
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of valid California Educational Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Copy of valid California CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Copy of valid CPR and First Aid certification if applicable
• Copy of transcripts verifying bachelor’s degree in deaf education or graduate studies in deaf education or other related field
• Any additional certifications you would like considered

Comments and Other Information

Join our amazing team!
The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization
that works toward a future without boundaries for our students.
We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning,
offer great employee benefits , and professional growth opportunities!

A stipend of $6,000, paid out after three (3) years of consecutive full-time service, shall be paid to unit members hired on or after July 1, 2018 who have not received payment under this clause prior to July 1, 2023, hold state certification and are employed as Audiologists, Speech Hearing and Language Specialists, or in positions requiring authorizations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Visually Impaired (VI) or Orientation and Mobility (O&M).

The stipend will be paid out at the completion of the third instructional year.

This position is also eligible for Article XV:
Salary, Section 2.C.5.B of the negotiated agreement between SDCOE and SDCAE.

* Note:

Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California…