PROGRAM SPECIALIST SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCAL PLAN AREA (SELPA) PROGRAM at Downey Unified School District
About the Employer
Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This role focuses on developing students’ communication, language, academic, and social-emotional skills while ensuring access to the general education curriculum. The DHH teacher collaborates with staff, families, and service providers to create inclusive and effective learning environments.
Requirements / Qualifications
· Valid teaching credential in Deaf and Hard of Hearing with BCLAD/CLAD authorization · Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) preferred depending on program · CPR Certification required or willingness to obtain · Three to five years of classroom experience with DHH students · CPR / First Aid certification required or willingness to enroll in program
ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
· Valid teaching credential in Deaf and Hard of Hearing with BCLAD/CLAD authorization · Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) preferred depending on program · CPR Certification required or willingness to obtain · Three to five years of classroom experience with DHH students · CPR / First Aid certification required or willingness to enroll in program
ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Comments and Other Information
It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/16/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
71,943 - 147,267 Annually
71,943 - 147,267 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Other stipends if applicable: Master’s - $817 / Doctorate - $3,357
Length of Work Year
185
Employment Type
Full Time