DeafDigest Blue – February 22, 2015
Blue Edition
Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/small-town-deaf-job-seeker/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/the-angry-deaf-faces/
This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/interpreters-help-deaf-asl-classes/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearing-fear-deaf-gestures/
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New Movie from ASL Films at Harris Communications
“Slot: Steep Slot, Steeper Risk” is a new movie from ASL Films, now
available at Harris Communications. The movie tells the story of a
research team that takes a harrowing expedition through a remote
desert filled with narrow and treacherous slot canyons. An unforeseen
life-threatening situation arises that tests the depth of every team
member’s primal instinct to survive – in a very unforgiving and
uncharted territory that may even be supernatural. (106 minutes;
signed in ASL; English subtitles; no audio; rated PG-13)
Find “Slot: Steep Slot, Steeper Risk” (DVD441) at Harris
Communications for only $25.99.
To see a movie trailer, go to:
http://bit.ly/HarrisComm_DDB022215
Contact us at:
mailto:info@harriscomm.com.
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Top stories about the deaf:
Deaf leaders in United Arab Emirates are asking
Etisalat, the national mobile phone carrier to
reduce rates on text messages because it takes
longer to key it out instead of using voice.
In Australia, two groups have agreed to work
together – Business Disability Forum and
SignVideo towards a common goal – to provide
opportunities for the deaf in the business world
The Hear to Help local agencies in Scotland may
be shut down, due to lack of funding. It has
been giving support and advice to the deaf for
years.
College professors in Ireland have been accused
by a deaf activists for rejecting the presence
of deaf students in their classrooms!
Jay Yeow, who is deaf, has opened his cake
and pastry cafe in Malaysia. Already he is
winning raves from satisfied customers.
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Hawaii Deaf Cruise 2016
2 Night Pre-Cruise Honolulu Hotel + 7 Night Hawaii Cruise
$1869.
Per person deposit due by April 30, 2015 to lock this price.
What’s Included
* Lei Greeting upon arrival at Honolulu Airport
* Transfer Airport to Hotel
* 2 Night Stay at Waikiki Resort Hotel, including luggage handling
& daily breakfast buffet
* Half-day Honolulu City Tour including Pearl Harbor Tour!
* Transfers from hotel to ship are included
* 7 Night Cruise aboard Norwegian’s Pride of America round-trip
from Honolulu, including most meals, select non-alcoholic beverages
and most onboard entertainment
* NCL Coupon Booklet worth over $300 of onboard savings!
For more information please click on bottom links:
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For Prices & Reservation:
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or
http://bit.ly/1CsdEMm
http://www.deafvacationcruise.com
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READ WHAT THEY SAY
Unlock the phone with CapTel® Captioned Telephone! CapTel shows
word-for-word captions of everything a caller says over the phone,
letting you read everything that they say.
Like captions on TV – for the phone!
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required.
For more information or to order call 1-800-233-9130 V/TTY or
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For more info about CapTel or any of the many assistive listening
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A REASON FOR ASL INTERPRETERS IN ASL CLASSES
In some ASL classes, there are ASL interpreters
that help ASL teachers. Why?
Because immature hearing high school students
clown and fool around, making bad comments behind
the deaf teachers’ backs.
This is the reason for ASL interpreters – to help
the deaf teacher control the class!
– for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/interpreters-help-deaf-asl-classes/
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2015 Mississippi Deaf Fest
May 8-9, 2015
Biloxi, MS
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/2015-mississippi-deaf-fest/
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FEAR OF GESTURES, NOT FEAR OF DEAF
A hearing person has no fear with the deaf;
always writing notes back and forth. Very friendly
with the deaf.
But that hearing person is scared when a deaf
person uses simple gestures.
This is strange!
– for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearing-fear-deaf-gestures/
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If you watch TV and it does not show captions
http://deafdigest.com/fcc-deaf-support-line/
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WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
that a hearing person, fluent in ASL, would sign for himself
while speaking to the audience. The interpreter, instead of
signing, becomes a voice person. Yet that hearing person
would have the audacity to criticize the interpreter’s
choice of words if certain voiced words do not match
the signs!
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series
Court reporters, realtime captioners, and CART providers from across
the country celebrated National Court Reporting and Captioning Week
from February 15-21, 2015.
This awareness week consisted of a nationwide effort to highlight the
contributions of stenographic court reporters and captioners to
society and to showcase the career opportunities that exist in the
court reporting and captioning fields.
National Court Reporting and Captioning Week was marked with
promotional events and marketing nationwide, including a grassroots
social media campaign, presentations at high schools across the
country about court reporting and captioning career opportunities,
and community demonstrations such as producing transcripts of
veterans’ oral histories.
The National Court Reporters Association’s Take Note campaign
launched in September 2014 and is based on an industry-wide outlook
report conducted by the independent research firm Ducker Worldwide.
The study determined that over the next five years some 5,500 jobs in
the court reporting profession are expected to become available. The
campaign is designed to raise awareness of the profession and future
employment opportunities.
For more information, visit NCRA.org. Career information about the
court reporting and captioning professions can be found at
crTakeNote.com
A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF
hearing people assuming deaf people are not allowed
to drive cars
(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
be wary of attorneys representing the deaf and
making decisions on their behalf without consulting
them first!
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News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
Are lazy legislators creating anguish for Deaf
Virginians?
At issue is status of the schools for the deaf
and blind in Staunton and Hampton. The Historic
Staunton Foundation sent a thick packet containing
information to each of the state legislators,
hoping to educate them on this matter.
These legislators probably let these packets
lay unread, not doing their homework.
(editor’s note: the Staunton school has been
saved but is struggling right now with low
enrollment; the Hampton campus has been closed,
and these buildings continue to be empty and
unused)
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News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
Is White House captioning or not captioning their
web videos? This was the complaint raised by some
deaf advocates. Some days these videos were
captioned whereas on other days these weren’t.
DeafDigest is not sure why is it that?
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
A deaf person is the only deaf employee in his
company, and he made a big issue out of being
isolated and left out of the loop when
people gossip about some stuff.
He raised this issue in a newspaper column.
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The deaf in pleasure-reading books:
Amazing Grace
by Jane Turner
the main character in this drama is deaf
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– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! –
* Deputy Director – Los Angeles, CA
* Human Resources Manager – Los Angeles, CA
* Quality Management Assistant – Los Angeles, CA
* LIFESIGNS Dispatcher – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter (2 positions available) – Riverside, CA
* Job Developer/Interpreter – Pacoima, CA
* Job Developer/Interpreter – West Covina, 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
Position opening
Teacher of the Deaf
Iowa School for the Deaf – Northeast Regional Academy
Charles City, Iowa
Strength in diversity
Quality through collaboration
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Anticipated opening
Program Director
EDCO Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Bedford, MA
Description To direct the successful development, implementation and
communication for the EDCO Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
through the effective supervision of program staff, administration of
program budget, working collaboratively with EDCO administration, school
districts, host schools, parents and community resources in the service of
promoting student cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral and personal
development. For full job description, go to the following link.
https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=1251272&
Send letter of interest, copy of updated resume, copy of DESE license,
three current letters of reference and copies of transcripts to:
Judith Vaillancourt, Associate Executive Director
EDCO Collaborative
36 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, MA 01730
E.O.E.
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position openings
– Dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies
– Dean of the School of Education, Business, and Human Services
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career
development for deaf and hard of hearing students. The University enjoys
an international reputation for its outstanding academic programs
and for the ground breaking research it conducts.
Gallaudet University seeks progressive and dynamic leaders to fill the
positions of Dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies, and
Dean of the School of Education, Business, and Human Services (SEBHS).
– Dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies:
The Dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies provides academic
leadership for graduate education, continuing studies and distance education
at the University in collaboration with the deans of the College of Arts and
Sciences (CAS) and the School of Education and Human Services (SEBHS). The
Graduate School draws on Gallaudet’s rich heritage, distinguished faculty
and staff, and ASL-English bilingual environment to prepare deaf, hard of
hearing and hearing scholars, leaders and practitioners from diverse
backgrounds to excel in their professions and disciplines and to generate
knowledge through research and scholarship to inform theory and practice
in the disciplines and professions represented by graduate programs. The
ideal candidate for this position, in addition to ensuring the continuing
high quality of existing programs, will inspire and support innovation,
collaborating with the school deans and department chairs to the develop
new 21st century online and hybrid graduate and continuing studies
offerings, including new interdisciplinary programs and research. In
addition to overseeing the daily administration of offices related to
graduate education, continuing studies and distance education, the
dean works in collaboration with the Council on Graduate Education (CGE)
to review and approve curriculum actions and to develop and ensure
compliance with graduate school, continuing studies, and distance
education policies and procedures. The dean administers graduate
tuition scholarships and assistantships, and, in collaboration with
the deans of CAS and SEBHS, promotes and supports the recruitment,
mentoring, and retention of exemplary faculty, staff, and students
from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Candidates should possess an earned doctorate and evidence of
increasingly responsible leadership and supervisory experience in
higher education; a record of commitment to multicultural organizational
development and efforts that have maximized the effective education of
deaf and hard of hearing students from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
a record of successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
levels and consistent engagement in research activities with an
extensive history of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed
journals; excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication,
writing and advocacy skills. Fluency in American Sign Language
required at the time of application.
Review of applications begins on March 16, 2015 and continues until the
position is filled.
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a
completed job application to
mailto:personnel.office@gallaudet.edu
View this position opening at:
http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/?select=Administrators#15001
– Dean of the School of Education, Business, and Human Services (SEBHS):
Gallaudet University seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as
dean of the School of Education, Business and Human Services (SEBHS).
The school houses eight academic departments that collectively enroll
approximately 600 diverse deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students in
undergraduate majors/minors and masters and doctoral degree programs.
These departments, with approximately 75 faculty, are Business, Counseling,
Education, Government and Public Affairs, Hearing, Speech, and Language
Sciences, Interpretation, Physical Education and Recreation, and Social
Work. The dean serves as chief administrator, spokesperson, and advocate
for SEBHS. The ideal candidate for this position, in addition to ensuring
the continuing high quality of existing programs, will inspire and support
innovation, collaborating with the dean of the college of Arts and
Sciences and the dean of the Graduate School and Continuing Studies to the
develop new 21st century online and hybrid undergraduate and graduate
offerings, including new interdisciplinary programs and programs of research.
Candidates should possess an earned doctorate and evidence of increasingly
responsible leadership and supervisory experience in higher education; a
record of commitment to multicultural organizational development and
efforts that have maximized the effective education of deaf and hard of
hearing students from diverse backgrounds and cultures; a record of
successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and an
established record of research and publication; excellent organizational,
interpersonal, communication, writing and advocacy skills; demonstrated
expertise in budgeting and resource allocation to achieve strategic
objectives. Fluency in American Sign Language required at the time of
application.
Review of applications begins on March 16, 2015 and continues until the
position is filled.
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a
completed job application to
mailto:personnel.office@gallaudet.edu
View this position opening at:
http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/?select=Administrators#14142
Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational
institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender,
national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, covered
veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, gender orientation,
family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source
of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or
any other unlawful basis.
Employees and recruiting sources are encouraged to refer qualified
individuals from protected classes for available positions. Individuals
who may have inquiries regarding the University’s policy and
procedures or who may wish to file a complaint should contact the
University’s EEO Office, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue,
N.E., Washington, DC 20002-3695, 202-651-5462.
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position opening
Teacher of the Deaf
Northeast Regional Academy (under Iowa School for the Deaf)
Charles City, IA
Join Iowa School for the Deaf as a teacher of the Deaf at the newly
established Northeast regional academy in Charles City, Iowa. Be a part
of developing a successful program for deaf and hard of hearing children.
The teacher will provide services based on the IEPs. Students transported
daily from the area. Educational services will be provided within the
Charles City Community Schools’ facilities starting in August 2015.
To be considered an applicant must possess or have the ability to obtain
an Iowa Teacher’s Certificate with the deaf/hard of hearing endorsement.
It is also
strongly preferred to have other endorsements such as the elementary
classroom or secondary endorsements.
Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of
Educational Examiners webpage:
http://www.state.ia.us/boee/
Send resume, credentials, transcripts, cover letter, etc to:
Human Resources;
Iowa School for the Deaf;
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.;
Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
Additional information and job posting available on School’s web site:
http://www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org
Or contact Human Resources at Phone:
712-366-0571;
email: mailto:dleheup@iowaschoolforthedeaf.org for more information.
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three available positions
RHA Behavioral Health for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Job Openings
RHA Behavioral Health for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
state of North Carolina
* Behavioral Health Therapist- Morganton, NC
* Behavioral Health Therapist- Greensboro, NC
* Behavioral Health Therapist, Wilmington, NC
To learn more about RHA Behavioral Health for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing,
please visit our website:
http://www.rhabehavioralhealth.org/programs_services/our_deaf_and_hard_of_hearing_services/
If interested in positions above, please contact:
Lindsey Gray
Business Manager
RHA Behavioral Health for the DHH
2527 E. Lyon Station Rd.
Creedmoor, NC 27522
919.518.9293 (Office)
919.528.2971 (fax)
mailto:LGray@rhanet.org
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Job Opening
Supervisor I / Student Life – Dean of Students
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado
Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to
consider our employment opportunity. Interested persons are invited to
visit CSDB’s website at . http://www.csdb.org/careers-2/classified-3/
where the official job announcement for Supervisor I / Student Life
Programs (Dean of Students) may be found in its entirety, including major
duties/responsibilities, under Non-Classified employment. This job
announcement is open until the position is filled.
BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position reports to the Superintendent, or designee, and is
responsible for providing leadership to and for the administration of
Student Life services for students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or
blind/low vision, which includes, but is not limited to: student
dormitories, transportation, recreation, athletics, student organizations,
and programming in support of students. educational growth. This position
is also responsible to oversee student discipline campus wide.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
– Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, (School)
Administration, or in a professional discipline in a related field (e.g.,
Counseling, Child Development, etc.) from an accredited college or
university; specialization in Deaf Education or Vision Education preferred
– Five (5) years successful experience in the field of Deafness or visual
impairment in an educational, student life/residential, or child/student
development setting working with children and youth who are
Deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or blind/low vision; three (3) years of
administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred
– Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced skill level
as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school
policy
Terms of Employment:
Full-Time; scheduled to work 210 days during the academic year (as per
established School Calendar), beginning with the 2015-2016 school year.
Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contract.
Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000 per year; the base salary shall be
established based upon appropriate education and experience. Excellent
benefits.
Contact information:
Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
E-mail: mailto:clutz@csdb.org; (719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax)
Website: http://csdb.org/
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career announcement
Agency Director
COPD Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
As a condition of employment, all CCS employees are required to clear an
FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Summary
POSITION Agency Director
AGENCY COPD Albuquerque
STATUS Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Manages all aspects of Southwest Community Services. (SCS) Community
Outreach Program for the Deaf (COPD) – New Mexico to include budget
development, staff management, policy development, contract/license
compliance, grant/contract proposal development and property/lease
management. Position assures a local presence for the interpreting program
in New Mexico through working with the interpreting community, Deaf
community and funding partners to ensure continual quality services to the
local community. Assists SCS. Executive Director with organizational
structure development, strategic planning, fiscal operations and
fundraising activities. Works with the Operations Director to assure local
interpreting needs and structure are met. Position may from time to time
be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other
duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
. Assists in formulating administrative and operational policies needed
for agency and SCS
. Oversees the daily operation of the agency, contracts and collections
processes; quality of services and billing processes
. Develops and refines organizational structure for service delivery
. Assists in the selection of training and supervision of staff, interns
and volunteers
. Develops yearly budget, oversees revenue/expenditures, and tracks
billing processes
. Assists in the preparation of fiscal and programmatic reports, as needed
. Oversees agency billing, collections and expenses processes
. Works with professionals and members of the Deaf Community to maintain
an Agency Advisory Board
. Oversees and supervises the COPD-NM Interpreting, Vocational, Deaf-Blind
Services and Client Service Departments, as well as all services offered
at COPD-New Mexico
. Partners with the Agency board in the establishment of priorities and
goal setting for COPD-NM
. Works with the interpreting community to assure quality programming and
best practices
. Works as a team with the SCS Super Center to assure quality interpreting
in New Mexico
. Works throughout the state to determine issues and concerns affecting
Deaf persons and persons with a hearing loss in the areas of interpreting,
independent living, vocational services, Deaf-Blind and other hearing loss
populations and services
. Works as part of the SCS Executive Director’s team to assure that local
New Mexico issues and concerns are reviewed
. Works with the Operations Director to assure continual quality
interpreting and that operations are effective.
. Provides information for continual growth of interpreting services
. Conducts monthly Board meetings
. Facilitates community involvement and sets a responsive tone with staff,
the community, and Board members
. Works as a team in development of reports that determine continual
adherence to productivity measurement and monthly fill rates and works
with the team to develop procedures to accomplish stated recommendations
. Consults with agencies regarding professional and ethical conduct of
contract interpreters
. Evaluates interpreter services and develops recommendations of changes
based on community needs and service operation; shares information with
the Executive Director and Director of Operations for future planning.
. Provides information to the Agency Advisory Board regarding all aspects
of COPD-NM services
. Assists in policy and program development
. Assures that staff are aware, trained and knowledgeable of CCS and SCS
policies
. Assists in the preparation of grants and contract proposals
. Develops and performs staff, program and agency evaluations
. Plans project and grant activities to assure that goals and objectives
are met in a systematic and timely fashion
. Manages contracts and grants related to Vocational Rehabilitation,
private foundations and other governmental entities
. Develops and prepares required contract monitoring reports for all
agency programs
. Works with the community to provide education on deafness and to develop
private funding sources
. Acts as a liaison to other community agencies
. Communicates all contractual, staff and funding issues with Executive
Director
. Works with New Mexico Community leaders at the Commission, Governor’s
Council, Vocational Rehabilitation and other stakeholders to assure
continued development of programs to address the needs of consumers with a
hearing loss
. Ensures that all programs, services and staff actions adhere to contract
requirements, licensing and accreditation standards, and CCS Personnel
Policies and Procedures
. Develops methods of assessing staffing patterns needed, productivity and
the quality of services provided
. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, providing
constructive performance feedback and separating employees
. Plans, organizes and leads staff meetings
. May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to
describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not
be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be
inherent in the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
. Master’s in Rehabilitation, Business, Public Administration, Social
Science, Social Work or Education
. 5 years of professional/technical experience in personnel
administration, rehabilitation, social work or employment services with a
broad knowledge of occupational information
. 5 years of experience supervising and managing a community service
program
. 3 years of experience analyzing budgetary information
. 3 years of experience in proposal and grant writing
. Proven strong communication skills . oral and written are clear,
concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar and
tone
. Pass FBI Background Check
. Fluency in American Sign Language
. Ability to work with a diverse group of people, establishing positive
relationships
. Pass drug screening
. Valid New Mexico Driver License, proof of insurance and New Mexico Motor
Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Report
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
. Additional Education in related field
. Additional years of directly related experience
. Personal experience with Deafness and Deaf culture
SALARY $19.50 – $30.23 depending on experience and educational background
SELECTION Applicants will be rated and evaluated based upon of their
qualifications, training and related job experience
HOW TO APPLY Complete application at:
Community Outreach Program for the Deaf
3908 Carlisle NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
505-255-7636
Fax resume and cover letter . 505-255-8029
Email resume and cover letter . mailto:humanresources@ccs-soaz.org
Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted
Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Director of Human
Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068
CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled
Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Corporate
Director of Human Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068.
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona strengthens families,
supports communities, provides compassionate services, and strives for
excellence. For more information visit our website at: http://www.ccs-soaz.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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position opening
Instructional/Support Faculty
Rochester Institute of Technology/NTID
Rochester, NY
Position Title
Instructional/Support Faculty
College/Division
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Organization
NTID Liberal Studies
Faculty Type (Tenure Status)
Tenured
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Employment Category
Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date
12-Aug-2015
Department/College Description
THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: RIT is a national leader in
professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and
creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states
and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in
1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed,
coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career
education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000
undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest
private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree
programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home
to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been
honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great
Colleges to Work For” for four years. RIT is a National Science
Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is
responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in
the Upstate NY HERC.
Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region,
is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest
metropolitan area in New York State. The Greater Rochester region,
which is home to over one million people, is rich in cultural and
ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 16%
African and Latin Americans and another 7% of international origin.
It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S.
Rochester ranks 3rd among the best metropolitan regions for “raising
a family” by Forbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as
“Best Places to Live in America” by Places Rated Almanac; 1st in
Expansion Management Magazine’s ranking of metropolitan areas having
the best “quality of life in the nation”; and is among Essence
Magazine’s “Top 10 Cities for Black Families”?
Detailed Job Description
The National Technical Institute of the Deaf at Rochester Institute
of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at
the Assistant Professor rank in Criminal Justice to start August
2015. Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in the
Criminal Justice major, as well as relevant interdisciplinary courses
in the General Education core as needed.
Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the Department of
Liberal Studies, the college of NTID, and RIT through research and
through mentoring of pre baccalaureate and baccalaureate Deaf and
Hard of Hearing students. We seek individuals who also have the
ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to
student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship;
integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation
and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration.
Required Minimum Qualifications
– Ph.D, or ABD, in Criminal Justice, Juris Doctor, or terminal degree
in a closely related field completed by June 2015.
– Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
– Evidence of scholarly activity and productivity in the field.
– Experience teaching and mentoring Deaf and Hard of Hearing
undergraduate students in introductory courses in Criminal Justice,
as well as relevant interdisciplinary courses in General Education.
– Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s
continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and
individual differences.
Required Minimum Education Level
PhD
Required Application Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
Research Statement
Statement of Diversity Contribution
List of References
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
List of Publications
Letters of Recommendation
How To Apply
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/559105 , search openings, then
KEYWORD SEARCH: 1459BR.
Please submit your application, your cover letter addressing the
listed qualifications; a vita including a list of publications, and
upload the following attachments:
– The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
– A description of research plans, potential to collaborate with
other faculty, and commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate
students in research
– A statement of teaching philosophy and any experience that also
addresses commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
– Up to three sample publications/preprints (max size 5MB)
– A “contribution to diversity” statement.
Please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation, one
of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly
via email to mailto:pjknge@rit.edu
You can contact the search committee with questions about the
position at mailto:careers@rit.edu
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a
suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to apply by
January 15, 2015.
Additional Details
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 mailto:Careers@rit.edu
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis.
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position opening
Instructional/Support Faculty
Rochester Institute of Technology/NTID
Rochester, NY
Position Title
Instructional/Support Faculty
College/Division
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Organization
NTID Liberal Studies
Faculty Type (Tenure Status)
Tenure-Track
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Employment Category
Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date
12-Aug-2015
Department/College Description
THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: RIT is a national leader in
professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and
creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states
and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in
1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed,
coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career
education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000
undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest
private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree
programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home
to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been
honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great
Colleges to Work For” for four years. RIT is a National Science
Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is
responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in
the Upstate NY HERC.
Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region,
is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest
metropolitan area in New York State. The Greater Rochester region,
which is home to over one million people, is rich in cultural and
ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 16%
African and Latin Americans and another 7% of international origin.
It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S.
Rochester ranks 3rd among the best metropolitan regions for “raising
a family” by Forbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as
“Best Places to Live in America” by Places Rated Almanac; 1st in
Expansion Management Magazine’s ranking of metropolitan areas having
the best “quality of life in the nation”; and is among Essence
Magazine’s “Top 10 Cities for Black Families”?
Detailed Job Description
The National Technical Institute of the Deaf at Rochester Institute
of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at
the Assistant Professor rank in clinical, cognitive, developmental,
behavioral, educational, or social psychology, starting August 2015.
Responsibilities include teaching and tutoring introductory
psychology courses, and related courses as needed.
Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the Department of
Liberal Studies, the college of NTID, and RIT through research and
through mentoring of pre baccalaureate and baccalaureate Deaf and
Hard of Hearing students. We are seeking individuals who also have
the ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to
student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship;
integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation
and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration.
Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity
commitment.
Required Minimum Qualifications
– Ph.D., or ABD, in Psychology, or in a closely related field
completed by June 2015.
– Experience teaching and mentoring Deaf and Hard of Hearing
undergraduate students in introductory psychology and related
courses.
– Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
– Evidence of scholarly activity and productivity in the field.
– Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s
continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and
individual differences.
Required Minimum Education Level
PhD
Required Application Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
Research Statement
Statement of Diversity Contribution
List of References
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
List of Publications
Letters of Recommendation
How To Apply
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/559109 . Search openings, then
KEYWORD SEARCH:1460BR.
Please submit your application, your cover letter addressing the
listed qualifications; a vita including a list of publications and
upload the following attachments:
– The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
– A description of research plans, potential to collaborate with
other faculty, and commitment to mentoring undergraduate in research
– A statement of teaching philosophy and any experience that also
addresses commitment to undergraduate education
– Up to three sample publications/preprints (max size each
sample-5MB)
– A “contribution to diversity” statement.
Please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation, one
of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly
via email to pjknge@rit.edu.
You can contact the search committee with questions about the
position at mailto:careers@rit.edu
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a
suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to apply by
January 15, 2015.
Additional Details
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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employment opportunity
Executive Director
Metro Deaf School
St. Paul, MN
12 month administrative position
Overview of Responsibilities:
The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the school and,
as such, is responsible for the management of the school, the administration
of all Board approved policies and the conduct and quality of the
district’s educational programs and support systems.
The Executive Director will maintain a high professional profile (local,
philanthropic, national) and be able to access programmatic opportunities
and develop unique, collaborative vehicles with other public and private
organizations and institutions. The Executive Director will be a
strategic marketer and relationship-builder who maximizes connections
and develops agendas with agencies, organizations, and individuals to
increase opportunities for financial support and program development.
Qualifications:
Required Master’s Degree in Deaf Education, School Psychology or
School Social Work; additional licensure in School Administration or
willingness to obtain within 2 years; Command of American Sign Language
and written English; 5+ years of school experience including experience
as an educational leader; knowledge of/training in Bilingual Education;
experience with organizational budgets
Salary and Benefits:
Commensurate with education and experience (range: $70,000-$90,000)
Application Procedure: Position Description and electronic application
process available on-line at www.mdsmn.org ; all applications will be
screened; those meeting criteria will be contacted; interviews arranged.
Closing date: February 1, 2015
METRO DEAF SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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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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