POSITION: Director of Statewide Deaf/Blind Programs #20312
CLOSING DATE: February 5, 2023
LOCATION: Administering District is Christina School District, but program is Statewide
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate in fields related to deaf education preferred
Qualify for State of Delaware Certification as a Special Education Director
Successful completion of the Praxis I or Praxis Core (only for those candidates not already certified)
Five years of successful administrative experience in deaf education
Knowledge of Federal (IDEA) and State regulations for Special Education
Knowledge of current research and best practices in the development and education of children who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind
Knowledge of the language and communication needs of deaf children, including critical factors in the educational placement and provision of programming and services
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop and implement bilingual (ASL & English) programming in educational settings
Knowledge of the continuum of services for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf blind
Knowledge and articulation of research-based best practices in fields related to deaf education, language and communication development
Fluent in American Sign Language
See more info and application link in the PDF flyer below.
DSD Director – PDF flyer
