DeafBlind Specialist - Statewide Programs #37571

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Delaware; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Delaware Schools Consortium is seeking a DeafBlind Specialist to support statewide DeafBlind Programs. The role collaborates with IFSP/IEP teams, schools and families to plan and implement access-friendly instruction and accommodations.

Candidates will leverage evidence-based practices and ASL-related communication strategies to assist students birth through age 22 with complex sensory needs. The position emphasizes professional development, detailed documentation, and ongoing collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree in Special Education and K-12 certification.
• Delaware certification for Special Education or related licensure.
• Pre-Professional Skills test if not already certificated in Delaware.
• Experience supporting deafblind or medically complex students birth–22.
• Training in deafblindness, CVI, or related areas.
• Basic knowledge of ASL or other communication modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and consultation to students and families.
• Collaborate with IFSP/IEP teams to implement evidence-based practices.
• Maintain student service logs and records per requirements.
• Deliver professional development to IFSP/IEP teams and families.
• Communicate regularly with teams and families about student progress.
• Assess and monitor developmental and communication needs using specialized tools.
• Support grant initiatives and participate in statewide DeafBlind Program activities.
• Adapt instructional materials to meet diverse communication needs.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance expertise.

Skills

ASL basics

Communication strategies

Evidence-based practices

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Special Education K-12

State of Delaware certification

Pre-Professional Skills test (if not certificated)

Job description

DeafBlind Specialist - Statewide Programs #37571 JobID: 37571

• Position Type: Specialized Schools /Programs/ Teacher/Specialist
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Delaware School for the Deaf Statewide Programs/Se
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year
• Closing Date: 11/05/2026

Position

DeafBlind Specialist

Location

Delaware Statewide DeafBlind Program (housed in Christina; position statewide)

Qualifications

• Degree in Special Education K-12 certification (Master's Degree Preferred)
• State of Delaware Certification in Special Education, Teacher of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
• Successful completion of the State of Delaware Pre-Professional Skills test (only for those candidates not already certificated in Delaware; may be met after position has been offered)
• Experience providing support to students, birth through age 22, who are deafblind, deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, and/or medically complex
• Completion of coursework, professional development, or specialized training related to deafblindness, cortical visual impairment (CVI), visual development/diagnoses, audiological development/hearing differences, communication strategies, or sensory access
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based best practices, assessment, and educational strategies for students who are deafblind and have complex sensory needs
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL)and/or other communication systems and modalities used by individuals who are deafblind with complex communication needs

START DATE

Mutually Agreeable

POSITION DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES

Delaware Statewide Programs for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind seeks to ensure that all individuals, ages birth-22, who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind throughout the state of Delaware have access to their natural and educational environments, and to maximize their abilities to succeed in the areas of academics, communication, linguistic, and social-emotional skills. This is achieved through the provision of technical assistance, in collaboration with local school districts, families, and professionals

• Provide technical assistance and consultation to students with deafblindness, their families, IFSP/IEP teams, and educational staff, including Teachers of the Visually Impaired and Teachers of the Deaf/Hard or Hearing.
• Collaborate with IFSP/IEP teams to develop, plan and implement recommendations for evidence-based best practices, accommodations, modifications, instructional strategies, and materials that support students' access to the curriculum, instruction, activities, and learning environments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student service logs, documentation, reports, and records in accordance with program and district requirements.
• Provide professional development and training, including content-specific and student-specific training, to IFSP/IEP teams, families, schools and/or agencies.
• Maintain regular communication with IFSP/IEP teams and families, through site and home visits, IFSP/IEP meetings, conferences, office hours, written communication, phone, email, and other appropriate methods to discuss observations, student's progress, concerns or needs.
• Collaborate with educational teams, related service providers, and families to assess and monitor students' developmental, communicative, sensory, social-emotional, and educational needs, including their access, communication, participation, and learning. Utilize multiple forms of assessment and data collection appropriate for students who are deafblind (e.g., Communication Matrix, Sensory Channel Inventory, CVI Range, Functional Hearing Evaluation, and other functional assessments) to develop recommendations and inform instruction, intervention, and educational programming.
• Support the implementation of grant initiatives and priorities of the Delaware Statewide DeafBlind Program, and participate in statewide initiatives, professional learning communities (PLCs), and other capacity-building activities designed to strengthen practices, increase staff knowledge and skills, and foster systems change for students who are deafblind.
• Select, adapt, create, and individualize instructional materials and resources to meet students' diverse needs, communication modes, and skill levels.
• Participate in ongoing team and individual professional development provided by the District, Statewide Programs for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind, and/or through self-selected professional learning activities to maintain and expand knowledge and expertise in the field of deafblindness.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of auditory and visual development, audiological and ophthalmological evaluations, functional hearing and vision assessments (as they relate to educational programming and access), and the unique impact of combined hearing and vision loss on students' access to communication, instruction, curriculum, environments, social interactions, overall development, and learning.
• Collaborate with families, and medical and educational professionals to share observations and information relevant to the student's needs.
• Provide transition support and consultation throughout various stages of a student's education, including transition from early intervention to preschool, transitions between programs, schools, or educational settings, and transition planning for graduation and/or exit from school and services from the Statewide DeafBlind Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922
Visit our website: www.christinak12.org
Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].