Language Coach for D/HH Students 2026-27

Sylvania; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated health benefits

Sick leave

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Temporary Ed Para/ Language Coach for the 2026/2027 school year. This role will provide direct support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students, focusing on language development and self-advocacy skills. Responsibilities include individualized instruction in ASL and promoting understanding of Deaf culture. Qualifications include proficiency in ASL and experience with D/HH individuals. The position offers flexible hours totaling approximately 6-8 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ASL; EIPA or RID scores may be required.
• Experience working in educational settings is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the unique educational needs of D/HH students.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual/small-group ASL instruction based on student needs.
• Support vocabulary and communication skills relevant to school and home.
• Foster self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to request support.
• Promote Deaf identity, culture, and communication etiquette.
• Use engaging instructional strategies like games, visual aids, and simple worksheets.

Skills

Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals

Strong understanding of Deaf culture

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree or certification in Deaf Education

Assistive devices knowledge

Tools

Assistive listening devices

Job description

Required Attachments

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)
• College transcript OR state approved ParaPro Assessment Score report

This posting is for a Temporary Ed Para/ Language Coach for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (D/HH) for the 2026/2027 school year. This position is part time, with a flexible schedule based on students needs, ~6-8 hours per week, or ~30 hours per month.

In-District applicants, who are permanent employees and current members of the Teamsters bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., June 5, 2026, and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on experience and the Teamsters salary schedule.

Position Summary

The Language Coach / Deaf Services Specialist provides direct support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students to foster language development, self‑advocacy skills, and positive identity formation. This role focuses on the acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL), access to academic content, and building a strong bilingual/bicultural foundation. The specialist collaborates with school staff, families, and external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for each student’s educational and social‑emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized or small‑group instruction in ASL, Pidgin Signed English (PSE), and Total Communication methods, depending on student goals and preferences.
• Support students in developing academic vocabulary, classroom terminology, and communication skills relevant to both school and home settings.
• Foster self‑advocacy skills by teaching students how to request support, navigate classroom environments, and explain their hearing loss and assistive technology to others.
• Promote understanding of Deaf identity, norms, culture, and communication etiquette.
• Use a variety of engaging instructional strategies including games, hands‑on activities, visual aids, themed books, and simple worksheets to enhance comprehension and retention.
• Consult regularly with educational team members—including general and special education teachers, speech‑language pathologists, audiologists, school psychologists/counselors—to assess student needs and support the development of appropriate learning goals.
• Collaborate with external partners, including the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY), for referrals or recommendations for assistive technology, counseling, or interpreting services.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, families, and related service providers to meet the unique needs of students.
• Provide families with information about community resources and strategies to support language development at home.
• Adapt frequency and duration of sessions based on each student’s age, attention span, academic goals, and school schedule.

Qualifications

Required:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). EIPA or RID scores may be required.
• Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture and the unique educational needs of D/HH students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred:

• Degree or certification in Deaf Education, Communication Disorders, ASL Interpreting, or related field.
• Knowledge of assistive listening devices and classroom accommodations for D/HH students.
• Experience developing individualized language support plans.

Work Environment

• School‑based setting; may work across multiple campuses.
• Direct interaction with students during school hours.
• Requires

Reports To

Executive Director of Student Support

Additional Job Information

This position is temporary and subject to the terms or conditions of the Teamsters Bargaining Unit Agreement; includes pro‑rated health benefits and sick leave; does not include paid holidays or personal days. Temporary positions end on the last student day of the current school year or upon change in program needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Temporary positions are subject to the terms or conditions of the Teamsters Local 252 Bargaining Agreement per Article 1.2.5 Temporary Employee. Temporary positions include health benefits, as described below, and sick leave. It does not include paid holidays or personal days. See Article 7‑Leaves and Article 16‑Schedule A.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long‑term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans and other voluntary benefits.

Notice of Non‑Discrimination

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, etnicidad, condición de veterano o estatus militar con baja honorable, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, falta de vivienda, inmigración o estatus de ciudadania, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, neurodivergencia , ni por el uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio entrenado, y garantiza el acceso equitativo a las organizaciones de desarrollo juvenil enumeradas en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como sociedades patrióticas.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360‑807‑7235, [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807‑7245 option 3, [e-mail]

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360‑807‑7200, [e-mail]

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360‑807‑7235, [e-mail]

Address: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532