DeafDigest Gold – April 20, 2014
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/strange-deaf-family/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-inuit-sign-language/
This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/old-deaf-movies-2/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-at-five-guys-2/
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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/
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Top stories about the deaf:
The Neenah School District in Wisconsin will be hiring
its own deaf teacher “to save money”
In Zimbabwe, the Chitungwiza Central Hospital staff is
learning sign language in order to communicate with deaf
patients
Why are Brain Anatomies different between the deaf and
the hearing? All depends on which language is first
learned. Says who? Says Guinevere Eden, director for the Center for the Study of Learning at Georgetown
University Medical Center (GUMC). Does DeafDigest believe
it? No! But the article was written in the Journal of Neuroscience.
In the past deaf residents in the North Penn area were
out of luck if they wanted to watch public proceedings
on TV with captions. Not anymore thanks to the funding
found for this purpose.
The three finalists have been named for the superintendent of the Iowa School for the Deaf. None of them are deaf.
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A SUCCESSFUL DEAF CLUB IN GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain is the same as USA when it is
about deaf clubs. Many deaf clubs lose members
and struggle with money. These deaf people prefer
to meet at Starbucks then to help their deaf
clubs.
Anyway, one deaf club in Great Britain had
a successful event. Many deaf people came to
that club.
What was the event? Showing old time movies
of deaf people between 1930′s and 1950′s!
They watched the movies and had a great time.
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/old-deaf-movies-2/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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Deaf Japanese-American Friendship Conference
Celebrating our cultures, languages, and histories
July 17-21, 2014
Honolulu, Hawaii
http://deafdigest.com/2014-deaf-hawaii-pilialoha-conference/
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ANOTHER FRUSTRATION WITH IMMIGRANT FOOD SERVICE WORKERS
A big frustration at one Five Guys Burgers and Fries
fast food place in Washington, DC.
DeafDigest editor circled the menu choices on
a paper and showed it to the person that is an
immigrant.
He could not read English and really struggled to
understand these menu choices on paper. He was used
to listening for menu choices by voice but not
by paper!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-at-five-guys-2/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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confessions of a sole deaf teacher in a county school system
http://deafdigest.com/sole-deaf-teacher-in-county-system
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FUNDING TO PAY FOR INTERPRETER FOR A DEAF REFEREE
We have many deaf referees in many sports. Many of them are
better referees than hearing referees. One big reason is that
they cannot hear abusive comments from coaches!
Anyway, a deaf woman wanted to be a referee in women’s
lacrosse but needed an interpreter.
Who paid for the interpreter? The US Lacrosse, the governing
body of lacrosse played in USA.
We do not see national organizations paying for interpreters
but that one did!
LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO
(video with captions; may not work with iPads)
can’t transfer from one helpdesk to another helpdesk
http://deafdigest.com/videos/helpdesk/
Do enjoy viewing that video! Sorry, this video may
not work with iPad.
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
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Deaf Shirt – two pictures
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DeafDigest thanks Katie Norgang providing the shirt
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Deaf people can do anything
we have a deaf person who is a
- bank president
this new website is growing every weekend:
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-in-unusual-jobs/
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Deaf Question of the Week:
Q. Is it true hearing aid companies will stop making
analog hearing aids?
A. It seems to be that way. And it is sad because
analog hearing aids produce better amplification
than with digital hearing aids.
send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you.
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Rene Pellerin’s corner:
Since I became DeafBlind, requesting interpreter services seems like a full
time job!
I requested interpreter services for an event and was turned down because
they said it was a “personal service” (as I require a one to one
interpreter). These days I require tactile communication.
Recently I was invited to do a training. I gave them the information they
needed to obtain interpreter services.
This agency was different. They wanted me to hire and pay the interpreters
myself and bill the agency back later.
I tried to educate this person about their obligation to arrange for
interpreter services themselves.
This person was not convinced it was her agency’s responsibility.
The battle continues!
Rene’s show business is now entering its 3rd year and it
focuses on the Deaf-Blind.
You can email him at mailto:info@renetheunstoppable.com
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Deaf Wish List of the Week:
deaf schools will come back in states that lack such
schools!
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DeafHistory:
during 18th century – deaf artist John Brewster, Jr
painted many portraits of people in the New England
area. One of his paintings recently sold for
$15,000
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
5
states without deaf schools (Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming)
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Deaf Collegiate Athletes:
Lauren Schlitt, now a senior at Kutztown University
(PA) is a full time player with the women’s lacrosse
team, making a comeback from her junior season when
she blew her ACL.
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Elite Deaf Athletes:
Tasha Lemke is a wide receiver with the DC Divas
women’s professional football team that plays in
the Women’s Football Alliance
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Deaf Sports Library
football players that are deaf, hard of hearing and hearing
impaired
Derrick Coleman, Seattle Seahawks, NFL
Reed Doughty, Washington Redskins, NFL
Chris Jackson, Noble County (IN) Wolfpack, semi pro football
Munir Muwwakkill, Florida Florida Marine Raiders, indoor football
Archie Savannah – Austin Vipers, semi pro football
Tony Tatum, Cleveland Gladiators, Arena Football
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
* Director of Human Services – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter (2 positions available) – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter (2 positions available)- Riverside, CA (CODIE)
* Community Advocate – Los Angeles, CA
To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
to our website:
http://www.gladinc.org
If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:
Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Manager
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
V/TDD: (323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:gladhr@gladinc.org
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recruiting
Teachers for the deaf
The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Philadelphia, PA
The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is presently recruiting for Teachers for the Deaf who are qualified and experienced. There may be varying teaching positions for different age levels at the school.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college/university in Deaf Education or a related field and be eligible for state certification. Master’s degree is preferable.
Fluency in American Sign Language at the advanced level is expected.
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
100 W. School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
You can also send via email: mailto:recruitment@psd.org
E/O/E/M/F/D/V/SO
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Job Description
Itinerant Teacher for the deaf
The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Philadelphia, PA
Title: Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf
Reports to: Outreach Supervisor
Employment Information: This is a full- time 12 month position.
Summary: The office of Educational Outreach is seeking an itinerant teacher of the deaf to address the educational, social and communication needs of the students in partnership with their family and school personnel. The itinerant teacher will travel to various school locations to directly serve students and consult with staff to address individual student needs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education, Master’s Degree preferred
- Pennsylvania Deaf Education Certification
- Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students ages 3-21.
- Proficiency in American Sign Language.
- Experience in utilizing strategies for optimizing listening and spoken
language development.
- Working knowledge of hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM equipment and
interpretation of audiograms.
Responsibilities
- Review/obtain updated audiological/medical information regarding the
student’s hearing loss.
- Perform listening checks and simple troubleshooting procedures on
various amplification devices and assistive technology.
- Provide in-service presentations for mainstream teachers and support
personnel including suggestions for environmental accommodations,
preferential seating, communication, understanding hearing aids, FM
systems and using a sign language interpreter as appropriate.
- Create an environment that allows optimal visual and acoustic access to
allow for full participation of students with hearing loss.
- Plan instructional strategies for adapting and modifying curriculum and
materials to meet individual student needs.
- Utilize data to develop and implement Individualized Education Plans to
meet the unique needs of the student.
- Effectively utilize computer-based web-systems for documentation of
progress including goal development, progress monitoring,
accommodations and Individualized Education Plan writing.
- Acquire knowledge of statewide goals and school/site goals. Work to
achieve those goals.
- Foster self-advocacy skills among deaf/hard of hearing students.
- Facilitate positive interactions between staff and students.
- Act as liaison between student, teachers, parents and administration.
- Coordinate meetings with outside agencies as needed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress.
- Support and collaborate with educational interpreters.
Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
100 W. School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
You can also send via email: mailto:recruitment@psd.org
E/O/E/M/F/D/V/SO
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Job Vacancy ID # 140259
Lecturer in American Sign Language (ASL) & Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(DHH), Student Services
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Title: Lecturer in American Sign Language (ASL) & Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Student Services
Employing Departments: World Languages and Cultures AND Student Disability Resources
Appointment Conditions: Non Tenure Track, 9 months, Full Time, Appointment ending 5/15/17 with the possibility of renewal
Proposed Start Date: 08/16/2014
Job Description: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of World Languages and Cultures, Dean of Students Office, and the Student Disability Resources Office invite applications for a Lecturer in American Sign Language (ASL) who will develop/teach courses in the area of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture while collaborating with the Student Disability Resources Office to provide student services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students at Iowa State University.
The individual selected for this position will develop and teach courses related to deaf culture and communication as well as provide direct services for ISU students (including interpreting/transliterating). The successful candidate will be a motivated instructor with a background in deaf culture/awareness.
The Department of World Languages and Cultures (www.language.iastate.edu) is the central resource at Iowa State University for the teaching, research, and study of cultures in and through their native languages from a global perspective.
Iowa State University (www.iastate.edu) is an AAU-member, land grant, Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive University with an enrollment of over 33,000 students. The university is located in Ames, IA, one of the nation’s most highly rated metropolitan areas of its size (http://www.iastate.edu/about/ames.php).
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in related discipline. Experience teaching sign language, interpreting, deaf culture, or related courses at a postsecondary institution Permanent Professional license with the Iowa Board of Sign Language Interpreters & Transliterators at the time of hire Demonstrated ability to interpret both consecutively and simultaneously between ASL and spoken/written English.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please go to www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=85237 and click on “Apply for this Vacancy” and complete the Employment Application.
To ensure consideration, submit application by: 04-25-2014
Quick Link: http://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=85237
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.
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position opening
Coordinator of Interpreting Services
Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick, MD
position description & application procedures at:
http://www.applitrack.com/fcps/OnlineApp/default.aspx?Category=Coordinator+of+Interpreting+Services
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job opening
Relay Nevada Outreach Coordinator
Hamilton Relay
either Reno, NV or Las Vegas, NV
Hamilton Relay currently has a full-time position open for Relay Nevada
Outreach Coordinator
Location: Reno or Las Vegas, Nevada
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability.
Position summary: This full-time position is responsible for coordinating
and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Telecommunication
Relay Services (TRS) and Captioned Telephone Relay Service (CapTel®) for
Relay Nevada.
Preferred education, experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in the
design and implementation of public outreach, public relations or
related marketing experience are required.
- Experience in the telecommunication field, Traditional Relay
Service or Captioned Telephone Service is a strong plus.
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to develop effective outreach and educational campaigns
- Ability to confidently communicate (oral & written) with a wide
variety of audiences
- Ability to plan, schedule and execute multiple projects
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships
with Relay Administrator, public organizations, private and non-profit sectors
- Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes
used by current and potential relay users
- Familiarity with the user communities that could benefit from
relay services:
Senior Community
Hard of Hearing Community
Deaf Community
Speech Disabled
- Able to travel alone
- Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to
apply.
For the full job description and application visit http://www.workforhamilton.com
or contact HR at 402.694.5101 or 800.821.1831 by April 30, 2014.
Hamilton Relay is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in
Aurora, NE
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Gallaudet University faculty positions
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Positions contingent on funding
Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.
The university is currently accepting applications for one or more faculty positions in the following departments:
ASL & Deaf Studies
Biology
Business
Counseling
Education
Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Linguistics
Psychology
Physical Education and Recreation
Social Work
For detailed job descriptions and application information, go to: http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities.html
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position opening
Principal
Lexington School for the Deaf
Jackson Heights, NY
Position: Principal
Department: School
Position Summary: The Principal serves as the Lexington School’s instructional leader and is responsible for all instructional supervision, program administration, curriculum implementation/ initiatives, and staff development.
Essential Duties:
- Provide leadership to all education program personnel while working within the requirements of New York State education law and regulations as well as the policies of the Board of Trustees.
- Supervise department/related services supervisors.
- Administer all aspects of school programs.
- Promote curriculum improvement and ensure that instructional programs and courses are implemented consistent with the New York State Common Core and other mandated standards.
- Maintain program compliance with all applicable education law and regulations.
- Keep informed and up to date regarding new developments in curriculum, instruction, and administration.
- Serve as the liaison between the Parents Staff Association and the School.
- Supervise the use of the approved budget for the School. - Implement School’s disciplinary policy. - Set the tone for a positive school climate, establishing clear standards for student deportment commensurate with the Lexington’s philosophy and policies, and current school law.
- Manage the selection of staff, performance evaluation, tenure procedure, and administration of disciplinary actions for School program personnel.
- Support technology integration practices in the school educational programs.
- Oversee the New York State Assessment program.
- Represent the school programs during Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.
- Work as part of the Lexington Executive Administrative Team.
Qualifications:
- Experience as an Educational Supervisor.
- Experience as a Certified Teacher of the Deaf.
- Knowledge of the psychological and physiological development of children. - Ability to apply cognitive theories of teaching and learning required; knowledge of the Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) preferred.
- Knowledge of curriculum and principles of learning.
- Knowledge of language and literacy development.
- Knowledge of Deaf Culture needs and issues.
. Ability to develop a school improvement plan and make decisions to facilitate its fulfillment.
- Proficient in American Sign Language. Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to respond professionally if faced with difficult situations.
- Leadership, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task, comply with identified priorities and deadlines, and respond to changing environment.
- Ability to collect data and make sound decisions.
- Ability to supervise and motivate employees at different levels.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree required.
- Teacher of the Deaf Certification required.
- New York State Certification-School Administration and Supervision or School Building Leaders required..
To Apply, Email Resume to: mailto:jobopportunities@lexnyc.org or fax at 718-350-3332
(Please indicate “Principal” in subject line)
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career opportunities
PAHrtners Deaf Services
positions in Pittsburgh, PA & Glenside, PA
www.pahrtners.com/careers
www.facebook.com/deafjobs
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PITTSBURGH AND GLENSIDE
PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults.
Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services
to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children, adolescents and adults.
Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf or Hard of Hearing!
As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community PAHrtners is
rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school
graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of
experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building
position waiting for you! E.O.E.
PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals
who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf
culture to fill the following positions:
Residential Counselors for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- Full Time, Part Time, On Call; Glenside and Pittsburgh locations
Assistant Program Director for Residential Services for Deaf Adults
with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs – Full
Time; Glenside location
Residential Program Assistant for Adult Residential Program – Full
Time; Glenside location
Case Managers for Residential Program for Deaf Adults with
Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs – Full Time;
Glenside location
Residential Counselors for Residential Treatment Facility for
Adolescents- Full Time; Glenside location
Therapist/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker- Full Time; Glenside
location
Staff Interpreter- Full Time; Glenside location
HR Assistant- Full Time; Glenside location
Go to our Website at: www.PAHrtners.com to learn more about each
position.
Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs
Send your letter of intent and resume to:
Elizabeth Williams, Office Manager
PAHrtners Deaf Services,
614 N. Easton Road,
Glenside, PA 19038
Email: mailto:ewilliams@pahrtners.com
Fax: 215-884-6301
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position opening
Residential Supervisor – Nights (Long-term substitute)
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA
REPORTS TO: Dean of Students
JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is considered to be a long-term substitute basis and non-exempt position. Responsibilities include supervising students’ activities before and during their sleeping hours and in the morning before school, safety and security of students and must know the students’ whereabouts at all times, responds quickly to accidents or injuries, apply first aid when necessary, and contact the Health Center and/or Security when necessary, report student concerns and progress to the Dean of Students or Assistant Dean of Students, manage routine student discipline as directed by the Dean of Students, document and report accidents, adverse behavior, suspected abuse and keeping other records/data as required.
MINIMUM UALIFICATIONS: FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background and Act 82 clearances required.
DEADLINE: Until filled
STARTING DATE: ASAP
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Dori Bachar
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
E-mail: mailto:dbachar@wpsd.org
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf does not discriminate in its programs of education, employment, and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, disability, or gender preference.
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open position
Visiting / Assistant / Associate Professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting & Interpreting Studies
(Division of Special Education)
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
(REVISED 3/11/14)
Recruitment Number: F1317
Application Deadline: Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure priority review of your file, have application materials in by 04/11/2014.
Start Date: September 16, 2014. Opportunities to begin teaching before September 2014 may be possible.
The Division of Special Education at Western Oregon University seeks qualified applicants with experience in interpreter education for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in the graduate Interpreting Studies and undergraduate ASL/English Interpreting programs. Appointment at the Assistant or Associate level will be considered pending appropriate experience. ABD applicants are encouraged to apply and will be placed at the non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor rank.
Coursework in the Interpreting programs are offered in a variety of formats, including on-campus, blended, online, and condensed formats. The undergraduate ASL/English Interpreting program at WOU is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education and prepares students as generalists who are able to interpret in a variety of settings. Students are prepared through a curriculum infused with the demand-control schema, which serves as the foundational framework on which to build their professional practice. WOU.s undergraduate interpreting program was the inaugural winner of the Sorenson VRS Interpreter Education Award of Excellence in 2008. The primarily online graduate program in Interpreting Studies prepares experienced interpreters to become leaders, mentors, and teachers of interpreting. This program recently won the University Professional and Continuing Education Association Outstanding Credit Program Award. The university strongly encourages applications from scholars of diverse backgrounds with a commitment to multicultural education. Excellent benefits package included.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, both online and on campus, in the growing MA in Interpreting Studies program and will teach campus-based and/or online undergraduate courses focusing on ASL/English Interpreting. Other responsibilities may include student advising, alternative calendar/off campus teaching, program development and coordination, graduate thesis supervision and project supervision, clinical supervision, teaching condensed courses in the summer, and committee work as required by the union contract.
Qualifications:
Required
- Ph.D/Ed.D in applicable field (e.g., interpreting, interpreter education, linguistics, distance education, or adult education) required for appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Visiting Assistant Professor possible for ABD (renewable for three years). To be appointed at the Associate Professor level, applicants must have sufficient experience to qualify for promotion according to University guidelines. - National interpreting certification (e.g., CI and CT; NIC; Ed:k-12; or CDI)
- 3 years experience teaching interpreting at the postsecondary level (specifically theory, processing, and practical application courses)
- Experience with online education and openness to online instruction.
- Knowledge of theories of meaning transfer and research on interpreting/interpreter education.
- Knowledge of national standards for interpreter education and interpreter practitioners
- Excellent signed and/or spoken communication, written, and presentation skills
- Effective teamwork, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to collaborate with faculty from a wide range of interpreting backgrounds
- Ability to design and implement engaging and effective instruction
Preferred
- Other national certifications (ASLTA or SC: L)
- Demonstrated commitment to scholarship - Experience with training interpreter educators
- Program development and coordination experience
- Demonstrated leadership in the field of interpreting
- Ability to provide professional interpreters with the opportunity for growth and development beyond the undergraduate level and to participate in observation, practice, and supervision.
Contact information:
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Elisa Maroney, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, at 503-838-8735 (TTY/V); mailto:maronee@wou.edu
For more information about the graduate and undergraduate programs, go to http://www.wou.edu/sped
For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact Human Resources at 503-838-8552 or mailto:employment@wou.edu
Application Process:
Required application materials:
- A WOU Faculty Application Form – available at http://www.wou.edu/facultyapp
- Letter of interest describing professional skills and experience related to the job requirements and duties, scholarly interests and accomplishments, and plans for future growth.
- Curriculum vita including evidence of scholarly activity
- Teaching philosophy
- Unofficial graduate transcripts for highest degree earned
- Names and contact information for three (3) references
(Three (3) current letters of reference will be required prior to a campus interview. At least one of the references must address teaching interpreting.)
Submit Application Materials to: F1317, Assistant Professor of ASL English Interpreting/Interpreting Studies
Human Resources
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
-OR- E-mail as an attachment to mailto:employment@wou.edu -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144.
Western Oregon University (WOU) is a mid-sized public comprehensive university located in the Monmouth-Independence area, the heart of Oregon’s thriving Willamette Valley. The university serves a large number of first-generation college students. WOU has received national recognition for its commitment and success in serving students. The campus is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital, about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of about 5400 undergraduate and 800 graduate students enjoys the vibrant and close-knit intellectual community of a leading liberal arts college. Opportunities exist to work in diverse local communities. It is home to the Regional Resource Center on Deafness and a variety of programs preparing professionals to work with individuals who are Deaf including Rehabilitation Counseling, ASL/English Interpreting, Interpreting Studies, American Sign Language Studies, and related continuing education and technical assistance programs, as well as the Teaching Research Institute and the Center on Sensory Disability.
Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce
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open positions in North Carolina
Deaf Services Specialist position is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=778196
Raleigh Regional Center Manager is located in Raleigh North Carolina.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=823781
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open positions
The Learning Center for Deaf
Framingham, MA
Secondary Vice Principal (Expected Start Date July 1)
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-job-secondary-vice-principal/
Classroom Teacher of the Deaf
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/
Classroom Teacher of the Deaf – Mathematics
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/
Substitute Classroom Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/subtitute-teaching-jobs-learning-center-for-deaf/
Substitute Classroom Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/substitute-classroom-assistant-job-learning-center-for-deaf/
Walden School Family Partner
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-family-partner-wraparound/
Walden School Child Care Worker – Day
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Walden School Child Care Worker – Residential
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Walden School Child Care Worker – Overnight
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Relief Child Care Worker
http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-deaf-relief-worker-child-care-worker-substitutes/
System Administrator & Desktop Support
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-desktop-systems-support-specialist-job/
Substitute Daycare Center Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
Substitute Daycare Center Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
Walden School Teacher (Anticipated Opening)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-teacher-job/
If you are interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume, application (found on website -
http://www.tlcdeaf.org as well as three professional references to mailto:hr@tlcdeaf.org. The application packet must be complete in order to be considered for the position.
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position opening
Assistant Vice President for NTID Finance and Budget
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
College/Division
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Organization
NTID Finance and Budget
Staff Job Function
Accounting and Financial
Wage Band
123A
Employment Category
Fulltime
Department/College Description
NTID, one of the nine colleges of RIT, is the world’s largest
technological college serving deaf and hard of hearing students.
Created by Congress and funded by the U.S. Department of Education,
it represents the world’s first effort to educate large numbers of
deaf students within a college campus planned primarily for hearing
students. Together with 15,000 full and part-time hearing students,
over 1,300 college-age deaf students from all 50 states and abroad
study and reside on the campus of the Rochester Institute of
Technology. NTID is committed to creating a climate that fosters the
success of every student and employee by appreciating the unique
contributions that each person makes to the educational process based
on their ethnic, cultural, linguistic and gender-related knowledge
and experiences. For more information about NTID at RIT visit <a
href=“http://www.ntid.rit.edu”>http://www.ntid.rit.edu</a>
Position reports directly to the President of NTID and serves as the
principal financial officer for NTID. Areas of responsibility
include: financial reporting; financial and operations policy and
procedure for the financial sustainability of NTID; budget
preparation and monitoring of the college’s budget.
Detailed Job Description
Monitor $90 million in revenue and expenses for the College of NTID.
Prepare financial component of NTID?s annual budget request to the
Department of Education. Prepare responses for all questions from
Department of Education included as a part of the Supplementary Data
of the annual budget request.
Work in partnership with the RIT Budget Director, Controller, and
their staffs.
Assure that NTID expenditures are in compliance with all RIT policies
as well as any mandated by the Department of Education.
Present budget updates and financial analysis for the President of
NTID and the NTID Administrative Council. Advise the President of
NTID of challenges and opportunities for NTID and the RIT Budget
Committee based on multiple funding levels that may be approved by
Congress, and recommend funding amounts to be requested from the
Federal Government.
Advise NAC members, Chairpeople and Department heads to resolve
budget issues that may arise within their divisions/department,
including assisting them in creating financial rationales for
programs they are proposing to the President of NTID or to other RIT
colleges.
Manage multiple projects; demonstrate patience in dealing with
managers with little knowledge of finances; provide support and
advisement to decision makers; communicate effectively in writing,
verbally, and through the use of sign language; and maintain
confidentiality.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Advanced degree in related field: Master of Business Administration,
Accounting, Finance, and/or CPA or equivalent
8-10 years of budget management and financial analysis experience in
a medium to large size organization, preferably in higher education.
Experience in reporting and presenting complex financial information
to administration for decision-making purposes.
5-10 years personnel supervisory experience
Fluency in American Sign Language and familiarity with Deaf culture.
Candidates who are not fluent in American Sign
Language must commence learning immediately and be able to
demonstrate such proficiency within two years of hire.
Required Minimum Education Level
MBA
Required Application Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it
at: http://apptrkr.com/439694. Click the link for search openings and
in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the
BR number.
Additional Details
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal
background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or
written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as
determined by Human Resources.
RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity,
pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal
opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender,
religion, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring,
admissions, educational programs and activities.
RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you
need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at
585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations
on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis.
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position opening
full-time Case Manager position
Sanderson Community Center
Taylorsville, Utah,
Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
in Taylorsville, Utah, is seeking applicants for a *full-time Case
Manager position*, 40 hours per week, starting range at
$18.38-$24.59/hour, with full state benefits including medical,
dental, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation, sick and holiday leave, etc.
The person in this position will provide case management services
to individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing most often in
one-on-one settings (perform needs assessments, crisis intervention,
create service plans, make referrals, provide follow up support,
maintain confidentiality), coordinate with outside agencies to obtain
needed accommodations and coordinate service delivery, network to
develop community partnerships, provide workshops, as well as to
identify systems needs, develop policy and advocate for systems
change. Requirements are a Bachelors or Masters degree in a human
service related field, ASL fluency and knowledge of Deaf culture, and
professional experience in a similar capacity. Preference will be
given to candidates who are able to obtain qualifying licensure.
*For full list of requirements, job description, benefits,
supplemental information, and to apply for the position, please visit
the DSDHH Case Manager announcement: https://statejobs.utah.gov
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