MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Possession of a valid Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential with a Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing authorization, as required by the California Education Code Section 44860, and English Learner certificate (CLAD or BCLAD) as required by Board Policy. • Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf community. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE OF: • Current educational trends, practices and procedures of instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-blind • State content standards and Subjects taught in District schools including mathematics, reading, writing, language arts and spelling • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary • Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct and classroom management. • Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures ABILITY TO: • Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-blind • Communicate effectively with students, staff and community members who are Deaf • Monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior, maintain records and write reports • Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations • Understand and relate to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing • Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives • Learn department and program objectives and goals • Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others • Coordinate student schedules, ASL Interpreters for students and IEP meetings with multidisciplinary team