Hearing Oral Program of Excellence (HOPE School)310 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Box V Spokane, WA 99202 * Phone (509) 828-1379 * FAX (509) 368 -6890ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY PART-TIME CONTRACTED POSITIONPOSITIONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION for a DEAF/HARD OF HEARING Early Intervention Program: Birth 5 year old students - Part-time position of 24 hours/week year roundREPORTS TOSpokane HOPE School Board of DirectorsORGANIZATION Spokane HOPE School is the only listening and spoken language school in the Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho region serving children who are deaf/hard of hearing and who have modern hearing aids or cochlear implants. Our program is unique because we are co-located with Eastern Washington Universitys Department of Communication Disorders and Washington State Universitys Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences (on Spokanes EWU/WSU Riverpoint Campus) allowing our students daily access to individual speech-language therapy. The mission of HOPE School is to optimize the acquisition of listening, learning and speaking skills in children who have hearing loss and to provide a supportive environment for their families with the ultimate purpose to prepare the students for a seamless transition into the students mainstream educational setting in their neighborhood schools.STARTING DATEAugust 1, 2014 SALARY Commensurate with Relevant ExperienceJOB SUMMARYThe Executive Director (1)establishes and maintains an appropriate school climate for achieving students goals and objectives through standards-based curriculum implementation; (2)works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to ensure mission attainment and effective organizational development and management, including sustainability of the organization; and (3)ensures that fiscal operations and human resources, marketing and resource development, programmatic, and board development strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization.QUALIFICATIONSDesired Experience: Masters Degree preferred, will consider Bachelors Degree, leadership experience desired preferably in nonprofit, academic, or clinical sectors. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; must be able to physically endure walking, listening, talking, reaching with both hands and arms, lifting up to 10 pounds and/or supporting students as required in emergency situations to assist during an evacuation of the building if necessary.Employment Conditions: Must: (1) pass background check; (2) have drivers license and proof of insurance; and (3) have ability to travel to meetings and set up for events and meetings.CLOSING DATEOpen until filled.APPLICATION PROCESSInterested applicants may submit a cover letter and a CV or rsume toRyan Grant at ryanandpaula@juno.com

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