Job Description

Posting number: 2026-07569

Department: Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

Division: Academic

Job classification: TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

Summary

Substitute Teacher of the Deaf

On-Call

Vancouver, WA

Note - This is a school year based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This recruitment will tentatively close on October 30, 2026. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.

Our Agency: The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services in academic, residential, and outreach programming. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve.

Our Staff: Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We're looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.

About the position: CDHY is seeking to fill substitute Teacher of the Deaf positions. These positions provide instruction coverage for teachers who are absent using class lesson planning.

Examples of duties

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan.
• For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans.

Qualifications

• BA or MA degree focused on Deaf Education.
• Valid Washington State substitute teaching certification or ability to obtain certification is required.
• Fluency in both American Sign Language (ASL) and written English
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competency within deaf and hard of hearing environments..
• Experience working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, school staff, parents, and school district personnel using ASL and English.
• Ability to provide instruction for grades Pre-K through 12th grade.
• Ability and willingness to adapt instruction as needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency using technology (i.e. laptop, tablets, etc.).
• Knowledge of current best practices in education.
• Can successfully pass state and federal background checks.
• Able and willing to be a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.

Supplemental information

CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass federal and state criminal background screening.

Must have valid WA State substitute teaching certification to teach prior to beginning work.

This position is represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

This position is not eligible for benefits (medical, dental, retirement, long-term disability, and life insurance).

Please provide your resume, cover letter and at least 2 professional references.

Remote/Telework options are not available for this position.

Salary information:

$112.00 half day (less than 4 hours per day)

$196.00 daily (4 or more hours per day)

Salary scale: Certificated Teaching Salary Rates

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email: recruitment@chdy.wa.gov