SOESD Department Chair for PDHH for the 2026-2027 School Year

Southern Oregon Education Service District

Job Location:

Jackson, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
PDHH/PVI - Licensed/Teacher: PDHH

Date Posted:
3/12/2026

Location:
Jackson Josephine Douglas Klamath Lake

Date Available:
2026-27 school year

Department Chairperson Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PDHH)

The PDHH Coordinator benefits from regular and ongoing support from a teacher leader who can help assess and communicate team needs to the program coordinator and other SOESD staff to ensure that work across the program is carried out effectively and efficiently.

The Department Chair should have a strong understanding of Deaf Education pedagogy and linguistic and cultural best practices. This individual should also demonstrate strong expertise in the development and implementation of IEPs for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

The Department Chair serves as a resource to the PDHH team and supports the onboarding of new teachers through mentoring coaching and technical guidance. This role also helps foster collaboration within the team by serving as an approachable and trusted colleague someone teachers naturally turn to for support problem-solving and professional reflection.

The Department Chair may also assist the program coordinator with caseload and referral management as well as coordinating or organizing staff development opportunities for the PDHH team.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon home to legendary snow-skiing white-water rafting kayaking hiking fishing as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries the Britt Music Festivals the Ashland Independent Film Festival and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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Education: Opportunities: Opportunities: Care:
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department Chair

POSITION GOAL:Assist the department administrator with goal setting policy staff development inservices communications staff supervision and technical assistance.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:
1. Assist in establishing department goals policies and procedures.
2. Assist in preparation and conducting staff inservice meetings.
3. Participate in staff selection procedures for position openings.
4. Assist in the collection and dissemination of information between staff and administration.
5. Provide staff development opportunities and inservices.
6. Provide technical assistance concerning special education procedures evaluation instruction and consultation.
7. Assist with staff supervision including goal setting individual observation and evaluations.
8. Assist in the development of grants and program evaluation.
9. Communicate clearly and appropriately and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
10. Prepare accountability records regarding services provided.
11. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
12. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse).
13. Perform job-related tasks as designated by department administrator.

MINIMUMPREREQUISITES:
1. Valid Oregon License in the area served by the department issued by Teachers Standards and Practices Commission or another Oregon State Licensing Board.
2. Three consecutive years of successful performance in the area served by the department.
3. Masters degree in the area served by the department.

LENGTH OFPOSITION: 190 day (academic year)

ANNUAL SALARY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: Department chairs with 0 to 10 bargaining unit members shall annually receive .078 of bargaining unit member base salary for three (3) hours of work per week. If additional hours are needed per week they shall be compensated at the rate of .026 of the bargaining unit members base salary for each additional hour of work.

SOESD Benefits(For .50 FTE and Over):
- Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2003.00 per month (family coverage)for health dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
- Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
- 9 paid holidays
- Agenerous sick vacation and discretionary (personal)leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
- OEBB MODA
- Includes medical dental vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Options:
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts ï½ medical day-care expenses
- Optional Coverage for Additional Life AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
- 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
- Mercy Flights Membership
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Department Chair:

1. Stand/Walk:4-6 Hrs./Day
2. Sit/Sit on the Floor:1-4 Hrs./Day
3. Drive:1-4 Hrs./Day
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Occasionally
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Frequently
8. Pushing: Occasionally
9. Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Controls: Limited
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs.): Frequently
13. Lifting (25 50 lbs.): Occasionally
14. Lifting (50 75 lbs.): Limited
15. Lifting (75 100 lbs.): Not At All

Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws including ORS Ch. 659 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Position Type:PDHH/PVI - Licensed/Teacher: PDHHDate Posted:3/12/2026Location:Jackson Josephine Douglas Klamath LakeDate Available:2026-27 school yearDepartment Chairperson Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (PDHH)The PDHH Coordinator benefits from regular and ongoing support from a teacher lea...

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