Teacher, DHH SDC @ Westwood Elementary 2025-26 SY #2165 at Mt. Diablo Unified
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CERTIFICATED TEACHING PERSONNEL 3707
Duties and Responsibilities of Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Special Class)
Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Special Class) are responsible to the District Program Administrator (II), Aurally Handicapped Program.
The duties and responsibilities of Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are as follows:
1. to tailor the individual student's program to the student's needs as dictated by the multiplicity
and severity of student's handicaps.
2. to use various educational methods for remediation of social/ learning difficulties.
3. to approach instruction with an understanding of physical/emotional/mental involvements
which affect the learning capabilities of hearing-handicapped children.
4. to establish, in cooperation with the District Program Administrator (II), Aurally
Handicapped Program, standards of expected progress for individual students and
techniques for continued assessment of progress which result in appropriate placement of the
student(s).
5. to encourage educational and/or social integration of deaf and hard-of-hearing students with
other students.
6. to become acquainted with existing pupil records and update them as required, and to
provide for the District other information that is requested.
7. to give direction to the aide assigned to the teacher toward the end that the aide becomes an
effective paraprofessional teacher.
8. to attend the District Special Education Admissions and Discharge Committee meetings as
needed.
9. to maintain communication with parents in order that they may understand the plan of
amelioration and its effectiveness for the student(s) involved.
10. to use amplification with the students and see that hearing aids are working properly.
11. to complete an annual reevaluation of student progress for the District Special Education
Admissions and Discharge Committee.
12. to attend job-related meetings and activities specified by the District Program Administrator
(II), Aurally Handicapped Program.
13. to perform those non-instructional duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and
advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Board of Education.
D&R3707 8/79
Requirements / Qualifications
Due to the variety and combinations of applicable credentials, we do not list them all on our job postings. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE, OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR, THE APPROPRIATE CREDENTIAL. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Requirements / Qualifications
Due to the variety and combinations of applicable credentials, we do not list them all on our job postings. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE, OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR, THE APPROPRIATE CREDENTIAL. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Comments and Other Information
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: No individual shall be permitted to begin employment until the Department of Justice has ascertained that the individual has not been convicted of a sex offense as defined by Education Code section 44010, a controlled substance offense as defined Education Code section 44011, or a serious or violent felony as defined in Penal Code sections 667.5(c) & 1192.7(c).
Equal Opportunity Employer
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX for both adults and students, please contact the Title IX Coordinator/Civil Rights Officer, Kristy Avila at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000 ext. 4291, or email at equity@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact Title IX Coordinator/Civil Rights Officer, Kristy Avila at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000 ext. 4291, or email at equity@mdusd.org.
Step placement is based on prior years of K-12 teaching experience while in the possession of a valid teaching credential. At least 75% of a school year must have been served to count as a year of teaching experience. Classification is based on semester units completed after your Bachelor’s degree was issued. The maximum step placement for a new hire is Step 15, which means we can accept a maximum of fourteen years of prior experience (if you qualify for Class 4 placement).
Comments and Other Information
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: No individual shall be permitted to begin employment until the Department of Justice has ascertained that the individual has not been convicted of a sex offense as defined by Education Code section 44010, a controlled substance offense as defined Education Code section 44011, or a serious or violent felony as defined in Penal Code sections 667.5(c) & 1192.7(c).
Equal Opportunity Employer
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX for both adults and students, please contact the Title IX Coordinator/Civil Rights Officer, Kristy Avila at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000 ext. 4291, or email at equity@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact Title IX Coordinator/Civil Rights Officer, Kristy Avila at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000 ext. 4291, or email at equity@mdusd.org.
Step placement is based on prior years of K-12 teaching experience while in the possession of a valid teaching credential. At least 75% of a school year must have been served to count as a year of teaching experience. Classification is based on semester units completed after your Bachelor’s degree was issued. The maximum step placement for a new hire is Step 15, which means we can accept a maximum of fourteen years of prior experience (if you qualify for Class 4 placement).
Application Deadline
6/3/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/19/2025
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$65,421.55 - $120,623.70 Annually
$65,421.55 - $120,623.70 Annually
Length of Work Year
185 Days + 2 Days New Teacher Orientation
Employment Type
Full Time
Stipends
Teachers - $1,734 for Masters, E.D./Ph.D., and National Board Certification
Benefits
Medical, vision and dental. Employees with .50 FTE or greater are eligible for Medical Benefits
Retirement
CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement Plan)
Location
Westwood Elementary