DeafDigest Blue – February 2, 2014
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/zaire-fail-to-help-deaf-rights/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/quiet-deaf-in-conventions/
This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hate-bagel-place/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-with-hearing-eye/
(if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video)
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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Blue section.
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Dedication -
DeafDigest dedicates this edition to cartoonist
Morrie Turner, who was not deaf. He was the first
newspaper cartoonist to create a deaf character in
one of his comic strips. His cartoons appeared in
100 newspapers during the peak of his career. The
deaf character was part of his rag tag group of
characters that appeared in his strips, carrying
on continuous tales.
DeafDigest dedicates this edition to William
Otis who departed us. After graduating from
Gallaudet, as a non-traditional student because
of his age (older than the average student) he
embarked on a long career with the Columbus State Community College. His last position was
working with the Disability Services as the
Research and Development Coordinator. On the
side he was involved in the deaf community,
well noted for his quiet leadership where people
respected him.
Top stories about the deaf:
Deaf artists of Dundalk, a town in England, are
upset. The Arts Council stopped funding their
work because of financial crunch.
The Coventry Freemen’s Guild in England, has
given out its Apprentice of the Year Awards.
One of the winners was Daniel Harvey for his
work as apprentice automobile mechanic. He is deaf.
More and more deaf people of South Africa are demanding
better interpreting services.
Swaminarayan Gadi, a social service agency in Kenya,
has made a considerable donation to help another
deaf social service agency.
The Decatur branch of the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired has been affected by a big fire and is closed
for the time being.
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Explore. Experience.
Enjoy An evening infused with international wines, contemporary art, gourmet hour oeuvres & a silent auction.
Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
Deaf-REACH Fundraising Event
Hiller Art Space
9 Hillyer Court, NW Washington, DC
April 12, 2014
6p-9pm
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DO DEAF PEOPLE HATE BRUEGGER’S BAGELS?
Do deaf people hate Bruegger’s Bagels? Not the
bagels because it is very delicious – but hate the
order and payment system.
You go to Bruegger’s Bagels to order a bagel
sandwich. When the order is finished, they will
tell you the cost, and you are supposed to walk
to the cashier to tell them the cost?
For a hearing person, it is not a problem, but
for a deaf person, communication can be a problem.
This is why some deaf people hate Bruegger’s Bagels!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hate-bagel-place/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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Summit at Olathe, Kansas
National American Sign Language and English
Bilingual Consortium for Early Childhood Education
March 20-22, 2014
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/2014-deaf-summit-asl/early-childhood-education/
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DO YOU SEE YOURSELF AS A COUNSELOR WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CLIENTS?
Are you a bright and motivated student who wants a M.S. degree?
Would a scholarship help make this dream come true?*
Western Oregon University’s Rehabilitation Counselor Education program prepares Master’s level counselors to work with Deaf and hard of hearing clients. The need for qualified rehabilitation counselors is at an all time high. Graduates from this program find employment in such professional areas as state vocational rehabilitation, community mental health, and other partnering agencies. The nationwide employment rate for recent graduates is 96 . 100% within six months of graduation.
A Bachelor’s (B.S. or B.A.) degree is required to apply, as well as proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind, or members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications are being accepted now for the Fall, 2014 school year.
*Substantial scholarship support is available to qualified students contingent upon continued federal funding.*
Note: Applicants who are residents of WICHE states will be charged tuition at Oregon resident student rates. Those states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
For more information and application materials visit www.wou.edu/rehab and click on Rehabilitation Counselor Education.
You may also contact:
Julia Smith, Ph.D., CRC, LPC
Coordinator
Rehabilitation Counselor Education
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR 97361
mailto:RCEInfo@wou.edu
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DEAF PEOPLE WITH THE HEARING EYE?
What is a Deaf Eye? What is a Hearing Eye?
Deaf people always say that they have the Deaf
Eye, which helps them find things that hearing
people overlook. An example is a penny on the
sidewalk.
True or false? Don’t know – but if a deaf
person does not see the penny on the side walk,
does he have the Hearing Eye?
Good question!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-with-hearing-eye/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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comparing Super Bowl captions with Australian captions!
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-commercial-captions-in-australia/
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BEST DEAF ARTIST WE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF
Who is the best deaf artist that we have never heard
of? The one that has consistently featured his works
at museums and galleries everywhere.
It is Joseph Grigely, a former Gallaudet faculty
member and also a former member of the USA national
deaf hockey team.
His current works are being shown at the 2014 Dallas Biennial, hosted by the Goss-Michael Foundation, in Texas.
Very hard to be accepted; only a limited number of
art works are being accepted for exhibition!
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
being told:
whew, you are a better interpreter than the one I
had the last time
if you have these “hate” or “horror” stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series
Because stenocaptioners write phonetically syllable for syllable and
there is no space bar on the steno machine, many captioners believe
that the most difficult type of error to avoid is what is called a
word boundary error. As we read through captioning errors, it may be
helpful to spend a little more time on these because they are
common.
Here are some samples of word boundary errors.
“He will adventure capital to his company.”
“The doctorate at his favorite restaurant.”
“He left his wallet behind in Hispanic.”
“They shallower it into the water.”
These should read:
“He will add venture capital to his company.”
“The doctor ate at his favorite restaurant.”
“He left his wallet behind in his panic.”
“They shall lower it into the water.”
A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF
a person tries to talk to you; you tell him that
you are deaf; he immediately speaks to the person
next to you!
(Every deaf person, no matter if it is ASL, oral,
Cued Speech, late-deafened, hearing aid user, CI user, etc, share these pet peeves. You may laugh or cry)
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DeafLaw
At a London hospital, mother Nadia Hassan gave birth; the
interpreter during the birth was 12-year old daughter Hulusi
Bati. The family was very angry about it. The hospital said
there was no time to find a last minute interpreter because
of the birth complications. The daughter, while knowing basic
sign language, was not able to interpret these complicated
medical words. And even worse, when the mother and the baby
stayed at the hospital for one week for medical follow ups,
the interpreter was not available most of the time.
if it took place in an American hospital, a lawsuit is
forthcoming. Not too sure in Great Britain!
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Did you know that -
Kitty O’Neil, a deaf woman, was a record-breaking high
speed driver on the Bonneville flats in Utah and also
performed as an outstanding stuntswoman with the Hollywood films. She peaked during the seventies,
but since then she has retired from all such
activities.
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News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
This is the Super Bowl weekend. May the best team win.
And as far as captions are concerned, we are reading that
approximately 90,0000,000 people will be watching the game
on TV.
Hmmm …… let us divide the total costs of captioning
these 30-second commercials (that corporate sponsors have
electively pleaded poverty and in which it is called as
Thirty Seconds of Non-Captioning Fame) by these 90,000,0000
viewers. Not even a tiny fraction of a puny penny per TV viewer!
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News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
Today’s Super Bowl may show a one-second beer
commercial on TV.
A joke? No. This one-second beer commercial
may cost the sponsor just a cheapie $50,000.
What about the usual question – captions on this
one-second beer commercial?
May cost the sponsor just maybe 50 bucks.
And even this $50 bargain may be wasted money.
There is a 1.5 second gap between the uttered word
on the screen and the captions that follow it.
And with the one-second beer commercial, the
captions will miss the boat, by a half second!
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
Many oral people speak very well
Many oral people speak poorly
Why is it that some oralists, with poor
speech, would stubbornly try to repeat
what they were trying to say only to have
the clerk not understanding what is being
said.
And in the meantime, the line at the store gets
longer and longer?
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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?
A friend was pointing at something
I thought he said:
this is a pea
pea in the air?
he actually said:
this is a bee
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
* Public Relations Director – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpeter – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter – Riverside, CA (CODIE)
* Community Advocate – Riverside, CA (CODIE)
* Community Advocate – Riverside, CA (CODIE)
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:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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position openings
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Colorado Springs, CO
COLORADO SCHOOL for the DEAF and the BLIND at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities:
2 VACANCIES: Transition Teacher (Special Education) and Transition Teacher (Deaf Education)
These positions report to the Program Coordinator, Employability Center, and are responsible for providing standards-based instruction to high school and transition-aged students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, blind/visually impaired, and/or Deaf-Blind, and who may have other disabilities. Interested persons are invited to visit the CSDB website www.csdb.org to view the official job announcement in its entirety or contact Ms. Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Manager / 719-578-2114 mailto:clutz@csdb.org
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career opportunities
PAHrtners Deaf Services
positions in Pittsburgh, PA & Glenside, PA
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, 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:
WE ARE HIRING FOR PITTSBURGH RESIDENTIAL SITE NOW!!
opening soon!!
See below for opportunities located there:
Job Title: Residential Counselors
Location: Pittsburgh, PA Employee Type: Various positions available
Description: This position provides direct client services, including: encouraging client independence, assisting in daily living skills training and aiding in community integration. Duties: provide supported living and training to Deaf consumers with behavioral health and/or intellectual disabilities living in the community; promote consumers. independence and social relationships. Positions open for weekend and evening shifts.
Qualifications: HS diploma + one year related experience; valid driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf consumers; strong interpersonal skills.
SEE BELOW FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN GLENSIDE, PA AREA:
Job Title: Staff Interpreter
Location: Glenside, PA only
Employee Type: Part time or Full time available
Description: This position provides interpreting services for: emergency situations, mental health evaluations, staff meetings, home visits with Deaf children and adults and community meetings. Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or Deaf interpreters. Qualifications: AA degree with a minimum of three years. interpreting experience OR BA degree in Interpreting with one year of experience. Knowledge of mental health disorders and/or developmental disabilities a plus. Some evening and weekend work and local travel required. Compliance with PA Act 57 (Certified & Registered with ODHH) also required.
Job Title: HR Coordinator
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position takes the lead role in all aspects of human resources including, but not limited to: hiring of staff-from recruitment, arranging for interviews, checking references, insuring that all necessary background clearances and regulatory requirements are met and entering the new staff in our organizational HR databases, maintains personnel files, directs employee disciplinary activities as needed including terminations, coordinates credentialing for licensed professionals, collaborates with the benefits department and provides information to staff regarding their benefits, supervises audits and accreditations for all programs, and ensures compliance with employment/labor laws and HIPAA guidelines.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field, plus two years HR experience; or AA Degree with at least five years of HR experience. Fluency in American Sign Language required. Must possess strong writing/proofreading skills and excellent organizational/time management skills.
Job Title: Case Managers
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position provides resources and support to clients and their families who reside in our residential programs. Duties: assess service needs of individuals to ensure continuum of care; develop service plans; provide independent living skills instructions; advocate for access to public and private programs such as medical and vocational services.
Qualifications: BA/BS degree in a human services field preferred; or high school diploma + 12 credit hours in social science with two years. behavioral health direct care experience. Must have strong organizational skills, fluency in ASL and familiarity with other visual communication modes and language levels. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed and travel to various areas in the community. Knowledge of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals including IDEA and ADA a plus; must have a valid driver’s license.
Job Title: Counselors for Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Various shifts available
Description: This position provides direct care/supervision to adolescents with behavioral health challenges. Duties: provide life skills training such as: provide opportunities for community integration, participate in treatment of adolescents being served through observation, interaction, limit setting, implementation of treatment plans and behavior modification plans; assist in the development of positive peer culture, assist with making meals, provide 1:1 in school, run daily and weekly group meetings, assist with homework and provide support during family home visits.
Qualifications: One year related experience (preferably with children/adolescents); valid driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate; strong interpersonal skills. Qualified candidate will also be a strong team player who possesses a great amount of patience and dedication to working with adolescents.
Job Title: Residential Counselors
Location: Glenside, PA Employee Type: Various positions available
Description: This position provides direct client services, including: encouraging client independence, assisting in daily living skills training and aiding in community integration. Duties: provide supported living and training to Deaf consumers with behavioral health and/or intellectual disabilities living in the community; promote consumers. independence and social relationships. Positions open for weekend and evening shifts.
Qualifications: HS diploma + one year related experience; valid driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf consumers; strong interpersonal skills.
Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Linda Claypool, HR Coordinator
PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
Email: mailto:lclaypool@pahrtners.com Fax: 215-884-6301 http://www.pahrtners.com
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position opening
Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Fulton County, Georgia
job description and basic information at:
http://careers.ga.gov/jobsearch/jobdetail.asp?ReqNum=GVR-14698bu
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position opening
Assistant Professor; Signed Language Interpreting Program
The University of New Mexico Department of Linguistics
Albuquerque, NM
Position Summary:
The Department of Linguistics seeks applicants for an appointment as Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting Program, at the University of New Mexico (UNM). This is a probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision. The position is contingent upon final budgetary approval.
Appointment will begin in August 2014. The Ph.D. must be in hand by time of application. Responsibilities will include teaching in the areas of specialization and service. Competitive salary. The Department of Linguistics at UNM specializes in cognitive-functional approaches to the study of language, including corpus and empirically-based studies, cross-linguistic research, and typology. The Signed Language Interpreting Program offers a B.S. Degree in Signed Language Interpreting. The mission of the Signed Language Interpreting Program is to prepare entry level interpreters and transliterators with a thorough understanding of the practice and ethics of the interpreting profession within a liberal arts environment. We emphasize cultural awareness, foster intellectual growth, and encourage academic excellence. In keeping with the mission of the Department of Linguistics, the program recognizes and values linguistic diversity. Instilling respect for the language and communication preferences of all deaf and hard of hearing people is an essential value of our program.
For further information on the department, please see our website http://ling.unm.edu. For further information on the Signed Language Interpreting Program, please see our website: http://www.unm.edu/~sign
UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, please go to http://hr.unm.edu/ and click on the Benefits link.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in hand by time of application. Specialization in interpreting.
Preferred Qualifications:
(a) Commitment to and experience in teaching interpreting courses, including theory and skills courses; (b) documented experience supervising interpreters and/or student interpreters; (c) evidence of an active research program; (d) NAD-RID and/or ASLTA certification; (e) minimum of 3 years of experience as a working interpreter.
Date for best consideration: January 31, 2014. Closing Date: Open until filled. Enquiries about this position can be addressed to: Professor Sherman Wilcox ( mailto:wilcox@unm.edu )
For complete details on application requirements or to apply, visit the UNMJobs website: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ Please reference Posting Number 0823396. The University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an AA/EOE
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job announcement
Interpreter/Employment Specialist
DCARA
Concord, CA
Full-time, Non-Exempt
DCARA has an opening for the position of Interpreter/Employment
Specialist. This position is based at the Employment Development
Department branch in Concord and reports to the Director of
Employment Services. The Interpreter/Employment Specialist will
provide services including interpretation for employment services staff,
office support, and telephone and document assistance to clients on a walk-in
and/or appointment basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop employer contacts to increase the number of deaf and hard of
hearing persons employed
- Maintain a cooperative relationship with the business community and
employers
- Provide employer education on employability of deaf/hard-of-hearing
workers, and deaf awareness and
technical assistance workshops
- Advocate for employability and communication access for clients
- Arrange job interviews and interpreter client’s job interviews and
orientation
- Provide job retention assistance and follow-up services as needed
- Provide document assistance services for staff and clients as needed
- Assist in the recruitment of potential clients, determine eligibility of
clients, enroll and orient them to services
- Compile statistical information and maintain files/case notes on clients
- Provide support to the agency and community and other duties as assigned
by Director of Employment Services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluent in American Sign Language, Candidate without a certificate may be
hired, provided that he/she obtains
certification within six/6 month of employment
- BA preferred
- Strong background knowledge in the field of deafness and Deaf Culture
- Ability to use computer and word processing software; knowledge of MS
office (Word, Excel, power point, and
Outlook) preferred
- Able to travel to appointments within the work week
SALARY: Salary is negotiable dependent on experience and education.
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send DCARA application (www.dcara.org under
About/Jobs), cover letter, resume & three references via mail,
email or fax to:
Human Resources
DCARA Headquarters
14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA. 94578
Email: mailot:hr@DCARA.org
Fax: 510.483.2526
DCARA is an At-Will and EOE
Job opening
Tennessee Captioned Telephone Services Outreach Coordinator
Hamilton Relay, Inc
state of Tennessee
Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a position open for “Tennessee Captioned Telephone Services Outreach Coordinator” staffed in the state of Tennessee.
Position summary: This full-time position is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Captioned Telephone Service (CapTel®) for Tennessee Relay Service. Individual will be required to travel within the state of Tennessee as well as outside the state as needed, while residing in Tennessee.
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, organizations within the public, 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 - Able to travel alone - Captioned Telephone users are encouraged to apply
Interested individuals may apply online at: http://www.workforhamilton.com or contact Cindy Blase in Corporate Human Resource Department by December 31, 2013 at 800.821.1831
Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability.
Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and full time benefits.
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position opening
Coordinator of Educational Advancement and Partnerships
MN Department of Human Services
St. Paul, MN
$53,975 – $80,075 annually
This position is located in the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing for Minnesotans. This position exists to advance the education collaborative for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. The incumbent will provide leadership and advocacy for a statewide education plan for students who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing by engaging diverse cross agency, cross-sector stakeholders, including parents and disability advocates, teachers, schools and administrators to improve outcomes.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefit package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Responsibilities Include:
- Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating statewide educational collaborative plan with Steering Committee and Stakeholders and ensures that activities and goals align with and support the Commission’s strategic plan.
- Identifying and making available appropriate human, fiscal and material resources so that institutions, parents, students and school districts and other educators will have available to them to implement the Collaborative Plan. - Creating an environment that encourages and facilitates input from all stakeholders by developing a communications plan and communicates education activities to the general public, stakeholders and policy makers.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- A teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with a current or past license.
- 3 years of related advanced-professional experience.
- Proficiency in ASL at an intermediate or Level 3 in the SLIPI.
Work experience must demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of theory and practices for developing and conducting educational programs for children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, deafblind or who have multiple disabilities.
- Knowledge of advocacy and support systems for parents in education settings. - Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C, Part B.
- Knowledge of educational trends, issues and developments occurring at the pre-school, elementary, secondary, post-secondary levels sufficient to be able to appraise and incorporate potentially effective solutions into state wide programs.
- Knowledge of the structure of Minnesota’s educational, public health, vocational rehabilitation services, human services and services for the blind system sufficient to provide solutions to policy and operational questions. - Knowledge of public/private organizations that provide services to children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
- Knowledge of state and federal resources and agencies that provide services to children with disabilities.
- Knowledge and respect for parent concerns, concerns of the deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind community and the goals of organizations that advocate for children.
- Knowledge of educational theory, administrative fundamentals, Minnesota’s educational structure, and state and federal legislation governing specific programs sufficient to resolve issues that require constructive thinking and to identify and recommend alternatives that meet program and legislative intent. - Experience with large and small group facilitation and conflict management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Public Policy or a related field.
- Knowledge of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention systems in Minnesota and goals set by the Joint Commission on Infant Hearing.
- Ability to write grant proposals.
- Knowledge of content management systems and ability to generate and post content on state website.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates MUST apply through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the state’s official hiring site. Below are detailed instructions on how to submit your resume and apply. If you have additional questions you can contact the recruitment office at 651-431-3674 or sos.recruitment@state.mn.us. Please be sure to apply at your earliest convenience before the position closes at MIDNIGHT on MONDAY, JANUARY 6th, 2014.
Submit your resume:
1. Visit www.careers.state.mn.us
2. Select .My State Job Search. (upper right hand corner)
3. Select .Create a My State Job Search Account.
4. Complete the instructions under New Account
5. Once your account has been established, select .Resume Builder.
6. Build a resume or paste a text copy of your existing resume
7. Use the .Job-Specific Questions. space for your cover letter (optional)
8. Complete required sections of .Supplemental Information.
9. You MUST click .Submit Your Resume. at the bottom of the page!
Apply for the Coordinator of Educational Advancement and Partnerships opening after you have created your new account and submitted your resume (note: the state classification for this position is Educ Specialist 2):
10. Select .Apply for Jobs.
11. Select .Apply for Positions.
12. Enter this posting number: 13DHS001843
13. Select .Continue. and verify the position is correct
14. Select .Apply.
Tips:
. Save your user ID and password for future use.
. Make sure your resume clearly states all relevant skills and experience, along with the beginning and ending months and years of each position you have held.
. If you have any difficulties, contact the website helpdesk at 651-259-3637 or mailto:careers@state.mn.us
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job announcement
Interpreter/Employment Specialist
DCARA
Concord, CA
Full-time, Non-Exempt
DCARA has an opening for the position of Interpreter/Employment Specialist. This position is based at the Employment Development Department branch in Concord and reports to the Director of Employment Services. The Interpreter/Employment Specialist will provide services including interpretation for employment services staff, office support, and telephone and document assistance to clients on a walk-in and/or appointment basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop employer contacts to increase the number of deaf and hard of hearing persons employed
- Maintain a cooperative relationship with the business community and employers
- Provide employer education on employability of deaf/hard-of-hearing workers, and deaf awareness and
technical assistance workshops
- Advocate for employability and communication access for clients
- Arrange job interviews and interpreter client’s job interviews and orientation
- Provide job retention assistance and follow-up services as needed
- Provide document assistance services for staff and clients as needed
- Assist in the recruitment of potential clients, determine eligibility of clients, enroll and orient them to services
- Compile statistical information and maintain files/case notes on clients
- Provide support to the agency and community and other duties as assigned by Director of Employment Services
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluent in American Sign Language, Candidate without a certificate may be hired, provided that he/she obtains
certification within six/6 month of employment
- BA preferred
- Strong background knowledge in the field of deafness and Deaf Culture
- Ability to use computer and word processing software; knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, power point, and
Outlook) preferred
- Able to travel to appointments within the work week
SALARY: Salary is negotiable dependent on experience and education.
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send DCARA application (www.dcara.org under About/Jobs), cover letter, resume & three references via mail,
email or fax to:
Human Resources
DCARA Headquarters
14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA. 94578
Email: mailot:hr@DCARA.org
Fax: 510.483.2526
DCARA is an At-Will and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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position opening
Secondary Classroom Assistant – Intensive Needs
The Learning Center for Deaf
Framingham, MA
position description at:
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-classroom-assistant-position/
If interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume,
application (found on website) 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
Tenure-Track Position, undergraduate business administration program
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS Gallaudet University, Graduate School and Professional Programs
Position is contingent upon funding
The Department of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in its undergraduate business administration program.
Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard of 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.
Qualifications: - Doctoral degree in Accounting, or a business-related discipline, with specialties in Accounting related areas. Certified Public Accountants are strongly encouraged to apply. University level teaching experience and/or increasingly responsible experience in private business and/or the government utilizing accounting information and analysis is strongly preferred. Applicants with a Master’s* degree with extensive and relevant work or teaching experience may also be considered;
- Applicant must possess strong quantitative and technology skills;
- Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is highly desirable; if not already proficient, a new faculty member must develop proficiency in ASL in accordance with Gallaudet University guidelines;
- Record of publication, survey, research, consulting and other activities demonstrating the use of financial analysis for business and/or government decision-making purposes highly desirable.
*To be considered for tenure at Gallaudet University, a candidate must possess a Ph.D./terminal degree in their field
Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate business administration core courses, with an emphasis on accounting, (especially Financial Accounting, Non-profit Accounting, and Auditing) and quantitative business courses. Serve as advisor and mentor to undergraduate business majors. Conduct research, individually and/or collaboratively with other members of the academic community. Fulfill program, department and university service assignments. Perform other duties as assigned by the chairperson of the Department of Business.
Salary and Rank: Instructor or Assistant Professor Position. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year.
Application Deadline and Procedures: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment begins January 15, 2014.
Send letter of application, vita, official transcripts of graduate work, examples of academic publications, and three letters of reference relevant to teaching, scholarly activities and/or other work experience to:
Department of Business Search Committee Department of Business Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002-3695
Phone: 202-651-5312 Fax: 202-651-5516
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open positions
The Learning Center for Deaf
Framingham, MA
Substitute Classroom Assistant (Intensive Needs)
http://deafdigest.com/substitute-classroom-assistant-job-learning-center-for-deaf/
Elementary Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/
Walden School Family Partner
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-family-partner-wraparound/
Elementary Classroom Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-classroom-assistant-position/
Walden School Child Care Worker – Overnight Supervisor
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-supervisor-job/
Wraparound Family Partner
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-family-partner-wraparound/
Wraparound Therapeutic Mentor
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-therapeutic-mentor/
Daycare Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
Daycare Substitute Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
Daycare Substitute Classroom Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
Computer Systems Administrator
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-desktop-systems-support-specialist-job/
Residential Counselor – Girls Dorm
http://deafdigest.com/tlcfemaledorm/
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/
Walden School Relief Worker (CCW Substitute)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-deaf-relief-worker-child-care-worker-substitutes/
Walden School Child Care Worker – Day
http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-day-childcare-job/
If interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume,
application (found on website) as well as three professional references
to mailto:hr@tlcdeaf.org
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Job Announcement Superintendent (Effective January 1, 2014)
Missouri School for the Deaf (MSD) Fulton, MO
salary of $76,368 annually
Qualifications: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in education of deaf and hard of hearing, special education, school administration and supervision, or a related field; Three years successful experience as an administrator of programs for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and/or school administration and supervision; Missouri certification in school administration or special education administration.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices; Knowledge of the development, abilities and unique psychology of students who are deaf or hard of hearing; Knowledge of Missouri’s Learning Standards and Educator Standards; Knowledge of organization and administration in the area of special education; Knowledge of and ability to effectively implement collaborative data teams focused on using formative assessments to guide the use of effective teaching and learning practices; Ability to organize and analyze data as part of a focused strategic planning and implementation process; Ability to organize, supervise, and coordinate the activities of a professional staff; Ability to communicate effectively in writing, American Sign Language-ASL (at the advanced or higher level) and a variety of other modes; Ability to work under supervision as well as to assume leadership responsibilities; Ability to apply effective fiscal and human resource policies and practices.
Examples of Work Performed:
Supervises and provides leadership to MSD staff in the design, development, execution and evaluation of a systemic plan to educate students and accelerate improvement of student outcomes, meet residential responsibilities, and improve outreach outcomes for deaf or hard of hearing students and their families; Administers a program for staff development and educator evaluation consistent with state standards and requirements and aligned to the systemic plan; Recruits and recommends all personnel for employment to the State Board of Education; Coordinates development of the annual operating budget with the Division of Financial and Administrative Services and the Office of Special Education; Coordinates, plans, and directs meetings of MSD.s Board of Advisors; Works and communicates effectively with parents and patrons, including individual parent contacts and groups such as the MSD Parents Organization; Promotes and coordinates public relations programs designed to acquaint the general public with MSD; Follows all policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the Board and makes decisions consistent with Board policies; Assures compliance with all federal and state regulations governing MSD; Coordinates the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds with the Office of Administration, Division of Facilities Management; Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure:
Complete a DESE application online at http://www.dese.mo.gov/divadm/humanres/documents/Employment_Application_2005.pdf
Please attach a scanned copy of your transcripts with the application. You will receive an e-mail confirmation when your application is received online.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.
TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
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