Bilingual Language Arts Teacher - Secondary

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Bilingual Language Arts Teacher – Secondary

Full-time/Permanent

Vancouver, WA

Note: Newly hired teachers are required to pass a 12-month probationary period.

The agency is striving to fill this position by August 1, 2026 for the 2026/27 school year.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The agency expects to begin first-round interviews mid April 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 Washington 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 including: academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture.

We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve.

Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.

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:

This position provides direct instruction in English Language Arts and American Sign Language to students utilizing Board-approved curricula and teaching materials, teacher-designed lessons and other instructional tools that align with Washington State Standards or other appropriate materials as approved by WSD Administration. This position may be assigned to teach social studies and/or electives.

Requirements

• Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Provide direct academic and behavior support as needed.
• Utilize ASL English bilingual strategies in all instruction.
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment conducive to promote academic and social growth of the student. Serve as an appropriate role model.
• Consistently use effective classroom behavior management and intervention techniques. Document behavior data in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing effective and professional communication with parents/guardians and school staff.
• Prepare year-long curriculum maps, unit plans, daily lesson plans, and lessons for substitute teachers.
• Comply with all state and federal laws and school policies and procedures. Maintain student confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State certification to teach.
• Master’s degree in Deaf Education and related appropriate endorsements.
• Ability to communicate fluently with students, school staff, parents, and school district personnel using American Sign Language (ASL) and written English.
• Knowledge of the unique educational needs of deaf and hard of hearing students including knowledge of ASL, Deaf culture, and community.
• Ability to use a variety of technologies effectively.
• Ability to use professional judgment and willingness to participate in ongoing staff development and professional training activities.
• An understanding and training in use of bilingual ASL-English strategies in the classroom required.
• Professional experience as a classroom teacher preferred.

Additional 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 teaching certification to teach prior to beginning work.

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

This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance and retirement).

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

Remote/Telework options are not available for this position.

Salary Information:
Certificated employees are paid in accordance with the Vancouver Public Schools Salary scale.