DeafBlind Specialist - Statewide Programs #37571 JobID: 37571 Position Type: Specialized Schools /Programs/Teacher/SpecialistDate Posted: 10/27/2026Location: Delaware School for the Deaf Statewide Programs/SeDate Available: 2026-2027 School Year Closing Date: 11/05/2026District: Christina School District Additional Information: Show/HidePosition: DeafBlind SpecialistLocation: 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 complexCompletion 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 accessDemonstrate 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 needsWillingness to travelSalary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. START DATE: Mutually AgreeablePOSITION 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.