Assistant Program Director Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Assistant Program Director•Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program READS Collaborative READS Collaborative•Middleboro, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5647059

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

Title:

Assistant Program Director•Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Required Qualifications:

1. DESE License Teacher of the Deaf, Special Education Administrator, or related field 2. Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students 3. Fluent in American Sign Language 4. Knowledge of general child development and language development as specifically related to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students 5. Knowledge of current trends and best practices in education, especially as it relates to Deaf education 6. Experience with Individual Education Program (IEP) development 7. Excellent communication skills 8. Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Deaf Education or related field 2. DESE Administrator License as Special Education Director, Principal/Assistant Principal or Supervisor/Director or ability to obtain 3. Experience and knowledge with regard to special education laws and regulations 4. Experience and supervision skills in the management of an interdisciplinary team 5. Experience with Program Development and Implementation 6. Familiar with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing educational research 7. Familiar with educational interpreter roles 8. Knowledge of Massachusetts Frameworks including the Common Core

Summary:

The READS Collaborative Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program and School is located in Norton, MA with one satellite program embedded within the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School in Taunton, MA. The

READS DHH

program provides a full array of special education services to students who are Deaf and/or Hard-of Hearing for grades PreK•12+. Services range from fully substantially separate education to full inclusion with interpreter and academic support as needed. The Assistant Program Director will support the Program Director in the overall supervision and implementation of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program and School, assuring that all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with MA DESE regulations. The Assistant Program Director will facilitate efficient day-to-day program operations of DHH with the goal of maintaining a high quality, student-centered program. Reports to: DHH Program Director

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$90,000 to $115,000 Per Year