Special Education Teacher - Deaf & Hard of Hearing (DHH), Davila Day School (ID 3083) at San Diego County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Special Education Teacher - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) at Davila Day School for the South County SELPA department of the Student Services and Programs division. The Special Education Teacher - DHH reports to the Coordinator of Davila Day School and is responsible for planning and implementing quality learning experiences, preparing semester plans and daily lesson plans, and creating a stimulating classroom environment conducive to intellectual discovery. Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction using the Common Core State Standards. Teachers participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and integrate IEP activities into their lessons; plan assessment activities to evaluate students’ progress in relation to the Common Core State Standards or the Alternative Curriculum and then prepare reports on student learning progress. The current vacancy will provide support for the inclusion needs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and general education students at Davila Day School and Vista Square Elementary. This may include coordinating with mainstream teachers, teaching ASL, releasing staff for IEP meetings, and any other efforts to ensure comprehensive educational goals are met. Proficiency in ASL is required. ABOUT DAVILA DAY SCHOOL As a special education school located in Chula Vista, Davila Day School, operated by the South County SELPA, serves preschool through eighth-grade students from schools across San Diego County. Davila Day School’s mission is to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing students a learning environment that is culturally inclusive, fully accessible, and values the development of both spoken and signed languages. Davila Day School's setting is designed to nurture students' academic and social-emotional growth, while also providing access to the general education curriculum and standards.
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, and team teachings
-- OR --
Equivalency: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in deaf education or graduate studies in deaf education or other related field. Education or experience in the areas of learning disabilities, ESL, project-based learning, and team teachings.
Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:
- Valid Education Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), or an equivalent credential CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization
- CPR and First Aid certification are highly desirable
- Proficiency in ASL required
- Valid California Driver’s License
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 (preferred)
- Copy of valid California Education Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), or an equivalent credential CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- 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 certifications you would like considered
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, and team teachings
-- OR --
Equivalency: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in deaf education or graduate studies in deaf education or other related field. Education or experience in the areas of learning disabilities, ESL, project-based learning, and team teachings.
Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:
- Valid Education Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), or an equivalent credential CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization
- CPR and First Aid certification are highly desirable
- Proficiency in ASL required
- Valid California Driver’s License
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 (preferred)
- Copy of valid California Education Specialist credential with authorization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), or an equivalent credential CLAD or equivalent English Learner Authorization issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- 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 certifications you would like considered
Comments and Other Information
Please note that, per union contract, candidates eligible for a lateral transfer receive first consideration for this vacancy. We encourage everyone to apply regardless, as all other applications will be reviewed should the vacancy remain unfilled by lateral transfer candidates.
For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.
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 Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California’s requirements.
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.
To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe
To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe
Need help preparing your application documents or for your interview?
Check out our SDCOE HR Tips videos below!
Cover Letters
Letters of Reference
Preparing for an Interview
Resumes
Comments and Other Information
Please note that, per union contract, candidates eligible for a lateral transfer receive first consideration for this vacancy. We encourage everyone to apply regardless, as all other applications will be reviewed should the vacancy remain unfilled by lateral transfer candidates.
For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.
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 Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California’s requirements.
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.
To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe
To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe
Need help preparing your application documents or for your interview?
Check out our SDCOE HR Tips videos below!
Cover Letters
Letters of Reference
Preparing for an Interview
Resumes
Application Deadline
11/13/2026 1:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/2/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$329.03 - $679.40 Daily
$329.03 - $679.40 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
SELPA Teacher Compensation Plan 064: $60,871 - $125,689 annually
Length of Work Year
185 days, 33.75 hours per week, 6.75 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Chula Vista, CA
ID
3083
Employee Benefits
This position is full-time and will offer the certificated benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and will participate in the CalSTRS state retirement system.
Anticipated Date
ASAP