DHH Elementary Teacher (ASL Pro) & IEP Advocate

Edmonds School District; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (SEBB)

Retirement plan (WA state)

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Life and AD+D Insurance

403(b) Plans

Job summary

Edmonds School District is hiring for a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Elementary teacher at Madrona K-8 School, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. This .8 FTE position includes a non-continuing .2 FTE for the 2026-27 year only.

Plan and provide educational activities for DHH students, use ASL to communicate, and develop IEP-based goals. Requires WA State Teaching Certificate with SPED endorsement or ability to obtain and fluency in ASL.

Qualifications

• WA Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education or the ability to obtain one before start date.
• Graduate-level training in Deaf Education.
• Must be fluent in American Sign Language and written English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide educational activities for deaf and hard of hearing students with diverse learning needs.
• Utilize ASL to communicate with students and staff.
• Develop and implement student goals and IEP-based objectives.
• Be proficient in sign language (ASL to PSE as appropriate).
• Experience creating meaningful activities in a DHH education setting preferred.

Skills

Educational activities for DHH

ASL communication

IEP goals implementation

Sign language proficiency

DHH education experience

Education

WA State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement

Graduate-level training in Deaf Education

Ability to obtain certification by start date

Job description

Edmonds School District is hiring for a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Elementary teacher at Madrona K-8 School, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. This .8 FTE position includes a non-continuing .2 FTE for the 2026-27 year only.

Plan and provide educational activities for DHH students, use ASL to communicate, and develop IEP-based goals. Requires WA State Teaching Certificate with SPED endorsement or ability to obtain and fluency in ASL.