DHH Outreach and Short-Term Program Coordinator

Posting number: DBA-21211-JB-07/25

Department: Department of Education

Division: Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind

Job classification: NON-CLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Teacher

Summary

Examples of duties

General Responsibilities:

This role supports statewide outreach services for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH), their families, and school districts. The position focuses on two primary areas:
- Supporting schools, educators, families, students and professionals with mentoring, resources, training, and programming 
- Coordinating statewide short-term programs and outreach events, including weekend gatherings, school-based activities, summer programs, immersion experiences, and professional development opportunities.

This position emphasizes equitable access to DHH-specific resources and guidance, while fostering meaningful partnerships with families, schools, service providers, and the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). It is a collaborative, non-direct service role designed to build capacity in the field through statewide engagement.

The coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of both in-person and virtual programming, ranging from Shared Reading events and literacy celebrations to summer camps and family learning weekends. The role serves as a connector across school teams, service providers, and families to deliver hands-on support, facilitate events, and encourage cross-agency partnerships.

Qualifications

Job Functions 

Systems Support, Mentoring, and Resource Development 

- Develop and disseminate statewide tools, materials, and resources for educators, families, and students 
- Create and manage a shared library of assessment tools and resources that can be loaned to school districts 
- Collaborate with school teams on best practices for DHH instruction, including IEP development, communication plans, and progress monitoring 
- Participate in Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) and comprehensive assessments as appropriate 
- Stay current on state and federal regulations related to DHH education, including LRE, FAPE, and transition 
- Coordinate with CDE and other agencies to align support efforts and create shared opportunities 
- Represent CSDB at IEP meetings in an advisory, non-decision-making role when invited
- Provide CSDB campus tours for visiting families, educators, or agency partners upon request
- Track and report program data, including through Data Sharing Agreements 
- Support outreach documentation for students ages 3–21 across Colorado

Program and Event Development & Coordination
- Design, organize, and host a range of short-term programs and community events, such as:
- Weekend youth events for students who are DHH
- On-site district events, including Shared Reading literacy celebrations ? Summer enrichment and academic programs
- ASL immersion retreats for families and professionals
- Family learning weekends and engagement opportunities ? Panels, workshops, and transition-focused events
- Virtual learning experiences for families and educators ? School-based language and literacy activities

- Deliver professional development for district staff, interpreters, and administrators
- Collaborate with school teams to support communication access needs and strengthen communication plans
- Plan and manage logistics for outreach events, including registration, scheduling, data collection, and materials
- Support school districts in organizing outreach efforts by providing consultation, materials, promotional tools, and on-site support 
- Coordinate and partner with Colorado Shared Reading program in partnership with school teams, including family literacy outreach

Supplemental information

Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field 
- Hold or be eligible for a Colorado Educator License with a Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard-o