DeafDigest Gold – April 13, 2014
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/interpreters-shadow-deaf-person/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-cochlear-hate/
This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/strange-deaf-family/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-inuit-sign-language/
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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/
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Gold section.
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Dedication -
DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Ruth Seeger who
departed us. As a long time teacher at Texas School for
the Deaf, she was a role model for her students to
look up to.
Top stories about the deaf:
The new CEO of AgBell is Emilio Alonso-Mendoza; he is
an attorney and while he has an extensive background in
the non-profit sector, it is his first experience working
with the deaf.
Kansas may do live-streaming of its government committee meetings. They feel it is a better alternative to the
more expensive closed captioning system.
Countdown is a British game show involving word and number puzzles. And for the first time this program is having
a deaf contestant – Ciaran McCarthy, a student.
Georgetown University, one of the world’s wealthiest universities,
is saying there is no money for interpreters. A deaf student
accused the university of not providing her with interpreters
for her classes and her activities.
Poland’s Minister of Administration and Digitisation ordered
telecommunication carriers to be more responsive to the
needs of the deaf.
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A STRANGE FAMILY
A newspaper had a story of one family. The father is
deaf but does not use sign language.
The daughter is hearing, and uses SEE as the sign
language to communicate with the deaf brother.
The father encouraged the daughter to learn SEE but
refuses to learn sign language himself.
The mother is hearing and communicates orally with
everyone in the family.
Is the family strange? Yes!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/strange-deaf-family/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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The Deaf Health Community Committee
presents
Finger Lakes Screenings & ASL Presentations
Saturday April 26, 2014
Rochester, NY 14618
more information at:
http://www.deafdigest.com/2014-rochester-deaf-health-fair/
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HAPPY OR AFRAID?
When we are happy, we use the sign – which is 4 fingers
touching own chest several times with fingers moving upwards.
Be careful if you communicate with a deaf person that uses
Inuit Sign Language. The Inuit is a group of tribes that live in
the cold weather parts of Greenland, Canada, Russia and Alaska.
Our sign for “happy” is the same as their sign for “to be
afraid”!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-inuit-sign-language/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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letter to all DHHIG members and friends
http://deafdigest.net/2014-deaf-dhhig-letter/
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A DEAF BARBER IN A TOWN OF 15,000 PEOPLE
Foley, Alabama is a small town of 15,000 people in Alabama.
People in Foley needing a hair cut would go to Paul’s Barber Shop.
One of the barbers is deaf. His name is Ted. Do not know his
last name.
LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO
(video with captions; may not work with iPads)
a deaf emergency room nightmare
http://deafdigest.com/videos/emergencyroom/
Do enjoy viewing that video! Sorry, this video may
not work with iPad.
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Alabama Association of the Deaf
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Deaf Pin of the Week – a picture
Deaf English is Lousy ASL
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-pin-lousy-asl/
DeafDigest thanks Robin Byers-Pierce for providing
the photographs of these pins
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Deaf people can do anything
we have a deaf person who is a
- taxi driver
this new website is growing every weekend:
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-in-unusual-jobs/
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Deaf Question of the Week:
The FCC said that 90 percent captioning accuracy rate
is acceptable. Is it acceptable?
No way!
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:
Anyone out there have a good system for organizing paperwork which is illegible to me?
Let us all go green and require electronic invoices and forms that are all readable on zoom text!
Let’s save a tree and be more organized at the same time!
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:
that people would stop saying that a deaf person has
become ex-deaf because of a CI. This is what the
newspapers have been screaming all week.
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DeafHistory:
During the mid-19th century – deaf British man James Herriot owned his tailoring company, with 6 hearing
and 6 apprentices working for him. He also became
an influential leader in the Manchester Deaf Community
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
160
interpreters needed in Malaysia in order
to achieve the ratio of one interpreter
every 300 deaf people.
This ratio is very low, however!
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Deaf Collegiate Athletes:
Taylor Koss, frosh/soph at UW-Milwaukee, has been on the UW-Milwaukee track varsity team and runs 400 meters, 400 meters hurdle and 4×400 relay team. In his last two
races at SIU-Edwardsville and Southern Illinois meets, Taylor ran 400 m hurdles at 57.96 and then 57.97 seconds and ran 4×400 relay at 3:25.43.
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Elite Deaf Athletes:
Joey Brozovich, kickboxer, Bermuda
He switched to kickboxing after compiling a
4-0 record in mixed martial arts, and just lost
his kickboxing debut against a much experienced
opponent
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Deaf Sports Library
Three deaf players on a semi pro football team one season
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-semi-pro-football-player1/
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-semi-pro-football-player2/
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-semi-pro-football-player3/
they played one season together with the 1973 Delavan
Firebirds semi pro football team; one of them,
in picture #1, played at Gallaudet
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http://deafdigestsports.com for the list of
mainstreamed athletes
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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(323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:gladhr@gladinc.org
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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 402.694.5101402.694.5101 or 800.821.1831800.821.1831 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 503-838-8735503-838-8735 (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 503-838-8552503-838-8552 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
585-475-2424585-475-2424 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
Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2014 11:59 PM
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position opening
The Project Manager/ Interim Director
Denali Deaf Community Center
Anchorage, Alaska
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Invoice: Denali Deaf Community Center
email: media.denalidcc@gmail.com
The Project Manager/ Interim Director is contracted to be the interim
Chief Executive Officer of Denali Deaf Community Center. The Director
reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the
organization’s consistent achievement of its mission, corporate
compliance and financial objectives. In program development, grant
management and administration, the Director will:
Specific Executive responsibilities:
1. Provide Visionary Leadership by ensuring DDCC has an effective
strategic plan and objectives to achieve its mission, demonstrating
organizational movement toward goals with consistent and timely
progress.
2. Ensure Fiscal Stability by developing program, organizational
and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry
out plans and policies authorized by the board.
3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all
areas of the organization’s work.
4. Maintain official records, ensure compliance with no profit
regulations, for profit business enterprise, federal, state and local
regulations, ensure grant compliance with the State of Alaska.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and
trends in the field including social enterprise and business
development & participating in professional organizations.
In budget and finance, the Director will:
1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial
practices for the DDCC as a non profit and corresponding for profit
companies including a cafe, commercial kitchen and facility rental.
2. Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in
preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget
guidelines.
3. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the
organization to carry out its work by building unrestricted cash
reserves.
4. Jointly, with the Executive Committee of the board of
directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and
jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.
5. Manage a 2.6 million dollar budget, ensuring appropriate fiscal
compliance is in place with state use of funds.
In Project Management the Director will:
1. Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and
recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and
completing action plans; implementing production, productivity,
quality, and customer-service standards.
2. Coordinate contracting, bids and monitor contractor
deliverables, resolving problems; completing audits; identifying
trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
3. Mange project funds via financial objectives by forecasting
requirements; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances;
initiating corrective actions.
In communications, the Director will:
1. See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of
the organization and all important factors influencing it.
2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and
goals.
3. Effectively communicate to Deaf and Hearing, in ASL, writing
English, verbalization and gesture.
4. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative
arrangements with community groups and organizations.
5. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to
agencies, organizations, and the general public. Participate in
community membership organizations.
6. Enhance DDCC’s reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different projects; exploring opportunities to
add value to agency accomplishments.
In relations with staff, the Director will:
1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of
all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
2. Accomplish human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting,
orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and
disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning,
monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and
reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and
procedures. Ensure that job descriptions are developed,
that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human
resource practices are in place.
3. See that an effective management team, with appropriate
provision for succession, is in place.
4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and
assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total
program of the organization.
5. Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a
diverse staff of top quality people.
Skills/Qualifications include but are not limited to: Proficiency
ASL, Developing Budgets, Coaching, Supervision, Staffing, Project
Management, Management Proficiency, Process Improvement, Tracking
Budget Expenses, Self-Development, Planning, Performance Management,
Inventory Control, Communication, and Corporate Compliance.
Physical Demands: sitting, speaking, reading, driving, use of
computers, video phones, some lifting, bending and moving objects and
equipment.
Email cover letter & resume to mailto:alaskadeafcenter@gmail.com by 3/7/14
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position opening
Associate Dean of Deaf Studies
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
Provide educational and academic leadership for excellence in
teaching and learning within a Learning College philosophy and
environment. Direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the programs
and activities of the Deaf Studies Division in Academic Affairs.
Exercise direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical
staff. Coordinate assigned activities with other College departments,
divisions, and outside agencies. Provide highly responsible and
complex administrative support to the Vice President of Academic
Affairs.
The Associate Dean is responsible for the following academic programs
and services: American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Program, Deaf
Education Para-Professional Program, Deaf Preparation Program,
Interpreter Preparation Program, Gallaudet University Regional
Center, and DeafTEC program.
ILLUSTRATIVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a
combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Possession of a master’s degree; and one year of formal training,
internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the
administrator’s administrative assignment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application packets must be submitted to the Human Resources Office
by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13th at 5:00 PM. For full description
and to application instructions, visit http://apptrkr.com/438013
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position opening
Assistive Communication Technology Program Manager
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
Olympia, Washington
full information and application procedures at:
http://deafdigest.com/assistive-communication-technology-program-manager-dual-language-asl/
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