Outreach Consultant HE9950

Outreach Consultant HE9950 Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution SD Services f/t Deaf Working Title Outreach Consultant HE9950 Posting Number F01887P Department SDSD-Outreach Physical Location of Position (City) Unspecified Posting Text SDSD Outreach Consultants provide consultation and support to the teams and families of South Dakota children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. SDSD is seeking an energetic and organized individual who enjoys working with children identified as Deaf and Hard of Hearing and wants to be part of a team that is passionate about the field of deaf education. Office location will be negotiable. This is a 10-month, full-time faculty position with full benefits.

Job Highlights:

Provide consultation, support, and resources to children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing as well as to their families and school districts. Partner in educational success for South Dakota children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

Ability to work with children who have a varied hearing status and capability to utilize a variety of communication methods and listening technologies. Experience working with students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Experience working with families and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). Proficient American Sign Language (ASL) skills. SKI•HI Program, Talk Around the Clock, and Cottage Acquisition Scales for Listening, Language and Speech (CASLLS) training/knowledge. Good organizational and record-keeping skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Credentials/Certification/Registration Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Communication Sciences & Disorders, and/or Deaf Education; Master's Degree preferred. Endorsement in Early Childhood, Deaf Education, and/or Communication Disorders. South Dakota Teacher's Certificate/ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. Incumbents will be required to undergo a background investigation before employment begins. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Date 05/19/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 06/19/2026 Advertised Salary Based on Education and Experience Duration of the Term 10 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Proposed Rank Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations The South Dakota Services for the Deaf (SDSD) was established in 1880 to serve children identified as Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Since that time, SDSD has worked to provide quality educational support services for children identified Deaf or Hard of Hearing (birth through high school graduation or until age 22) and their families. The agency's mission includes consultation with families and educational teams statewide, and comprehensive student evaluations, including audiology services and hearing screenings. These services are being provided at the SDSD Sioux Falls and Rapid City Clinics, and through our statewide Mobile Labs. SDSD serves as a resource for families and local schools by providing a specialist in hearing loss as a member of the educational team. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The South Dakota Services for the Deaf is an equal-opportunity employer. Contact Information For additional information or if you need special accommodations to facilitate your application regarding this position, please contact the USD Human Resources Department at (605) 357-1304. Working Conditions Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Frequent Change, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Multiple Priorities Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify NA Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above NA Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.