DeafDigest Blue – October 12, 2014
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-tv-applause/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-not-know-about-retirement/
This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hearing-sisters/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-small-town-volunteer/
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Top stories about the deaf:
The Harrow United Deaf Club in Great Britain has
asked the city police department and the city
council to formally recognize the British
Sign Language.
A 16-year old deaf boy died at the Prince Albert
Youth Residence in Canada. The staff told the police
that they have had problems trying to communicate
with him.
University of Southern Mississippi has been
awarded one million dollars to sustain its
deaf teacher training program. It is not for ASL,
but for oral.
A deaf businessman in Great Britain has complained
that if he wanted to take short courses then
he cannot get interpreters, but if he wanted to attend
a college fulltime, then interpreters are not a
problem!
A deaf woman from Pakistan who was forced into
home slavery in Great Britain may receive £20,000
($324,000 in USA funds) as compensation
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Learn how to make your local hospital more accessible for Deaf people. If
you are Deaf or Hard of hearing, learn where to turn to advocate if your
communication needs are not being met in the hospital setting.
Two different patient stories are told in the following video
http://healthbridges.info/?p=427
HealthBridges website offers information about social services, advocacy
and behavioral health topics and resources available to persons who are
Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of hearing.
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FEELING SORRY FOR CODA SISTER
Two sisters, one deaf, one hearing, but fluent in ASL,
attended a big deaf convention. Both sisters look almost the
same but they are not twins.
The hearing sister does not know the Deaf Community, and
many deaf people, thinking she was deaf, came to her for a
chat. She was uncomfortable because she was shy and because
she did not know these people.
She did not enjoy the convention and wanted to go home!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hearing-sisters/
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11-day interpreted biblical Greece/Turkey
June 23 to July 3rd, 2015
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/2015-deaf-biblical-tour/
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DO DEAF PEOPLE VOLUNTEER IN SMALL TOWNS?
There was a newspaper article about a small town needing
volunteers to advise on the town’s zoning laws (residential,
industrial, mixed-use, public parks, etc).
What if a deaf person volunteers and no other hearing person
volunteers?
Will the small town pay for interpreters? Many small towns
have tight budgets!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-small-town-volunteer/
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Latest picture of a deaf hotel owner
http://deafdigest.com/picture-of-deaf-hotel-owner/
his hotel is at:
http://deafdigest.com/hotel-hassler-rome-owned-by-dea/
this hotel is considered to be one the world’s top
10 hotels
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WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
being the only interpreter around, leading to
long hours with many deaf clients waiting in line
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series
Questions were raised recently when captions for a nationally
televised program displayed content for a totally different
program that was being aired at the same time. People asked
how that could possibly happen.
What some caption viewers may not understand is that most
“live” television programs are being captioned remotely.
Almost no TV stations hire captioners who work from their
studios to provide the captions.
There are a few realtime captioners who work from the offices
of the large captioning companies, but the vast majority of
broadcast captioners work from their home offices.
When a captioner captions a program in realtime, they must
dial in to an encoder at the television station. At that
point, mistakes can happen. The captioner could dial the
wrong telephone number. An engineer at the captioning
company or television station could make a mistake.
Although it is regrettable that the television show had
erroneous captions for the first few minutes, the mistake
was caught and fixed by the people involved.
A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF
hearing people assuming that all deaf people have
hearing ear dogs
(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
The Deaf Law Quality Mark is used in Great Britain to
identify (and honor) law firms that work with the
deaf.
To take a look at the logo, go to:
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Deaf people can do anything
we have a deaf person who is/was a
- golf course superintendent
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News of the Week . Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
Carrie Ann Lucas, not deaf, is an activist with
the disabled groups. She raised the issue of telephone
polling of this Presidential race, saying that pollsters
do not know what to do if they encounter a TTY machine.
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News of the Week . Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
In Ontario, Canada leaders of a political party are thinking
of thwarting a deaf attorney from running for public office.
The story did not mention the name of the deaf attorney,
nor the name of the political party
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
there was an announcement of a governor appointing
an interpreter to the state board. It said he
represents certified deaf interpreters.
Deaf interpreters or interpreters for the deaf?
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
* Placement Coordinator – West Covina, CA
* Legal Advocate – 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
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position opening
Instructional/Support Faculty
Rochester Institute of Technology/
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
Organization
NTID Master Science & Secondary Ed
Faculty Type (Tenure Status)
Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer
Faculty Discipline
Secondary Education
Faculty Rank
Lecturer
Employment Category
Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date
17-Aug-2015
Department/College Description:
THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
The Master of Science in Secondary Education program
(http://www.ntid.rit.edu/msse/) invites applications for a lecturer
position. We seek candidates with expertise in deaf education theory
and practice, and with a minimum of three years experience teaching
deaf and hard-of-hearing students at the middle school or secondary
levels. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in the
education of the deaf, a relevant field, and professional
certification from the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) and New
York State professional or permanent certification in teaching deaf,
hard-of-hearing and/or hearing students (or equivalent from other
states), grades 7 – 12. Proficiency in sign language and knowledge
of deaf culture is also required.
Specific assignments will include teaching courses from the pedagogy
sequence and/or other courses within one’s area of expertise;
designing, developing, implementing and assessing student teaching;
providing academic and job placement advising; and assisting the
program director in various projects. The successful candidate must
be committed to excellence and innovation in teaching. Women,
individuals of color, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and
members of other under-represented groups are strongly urged to
apply.
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), one of nine
colleges of RIT, is the world’s largest technological college serving
over 1300 deaf and hard-of-hearing students. 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.
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 (http://www.hercjobs.org/upstate_ny).
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 Master of Science in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf
or Hard-of-Hearing (MSSE) Program fits in one of the three distinct
areas of study; a master’s degree is often required to enter the
field as a teacher of the deaf. An MS degree is definitely required
for those who wish to receive and maintain professional-level
teaching certification.
The program is also required to have faculty members who hold
permanent/professional certification as teachers of the deaf, as well
as in a secondary-level content area (English, social studies, math,
biology, chemistry, physics, earth science or American Sign
Language). The New York State Education Department and the Council on
Education of the Deaf mandate these requirements.
The position needs to be filled by an individual who holds
certification to teach and has had experience teaching deaf and
hard-of-hearing students at the middle- and high-school level.
Meeting these requirements would qualify the individual to supervise
student teachers as well as teach a methods course, as well as other
courses, as appropriate to the individual’s background.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Earned Masters’ degree in education of the deaf or a relevant
field.
- Professional certification from the Council on Education of the
Deaf (CED) and New York State permanent certification (or from any
state that has reciprocity with New York) in teaching deaf and
hearing students, as well as in a content area (English, Social
Studies, Mathematics, one of the sciences, or ASL), grades 7-12 are
required.
- Experience teaching deaf students: minimum of three years of
teaching deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students at the secondary or
post-secondary level.
- Demonstrated proficiency in sign language and knowledge of deaf
culture
- Minimum of two years experience as a cooperating teaching or
university supervisor, or related experience.
- Additional expertise and interest in one or more of the following
areas: language development of deaf people, history and philosophy of
education, theories of teaching and learning, and history/legal
aspects of the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Required Minimum Education Level:
MS, MA
Required Application Documents:
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
List of Publications
Letters of Recommendation
How To Apply:
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/529577, search openings, then
Keyword Search: 1387BR.
Please submit: your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter
addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following
attachments:
-A statement of teaching philosophy
-The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
-List of publications
-Two letters of recommendation
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position
at: Christopher Kurz, Associate Professor, E-mail: caknsp@rit.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a
suitable candidate is found.
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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positions open in
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mental Health program
Alternatives
Central Massachusetts
Alternatives assists over 1,000 individuals in 55 programs throughout
Central Massachusetts to begin each day with a personalized plan to improve
their lives. Our mission is to provide the necessary skills and support so
that each individual may lead a satisfying and successful life in the
community setting of his or her choice.
Currently we are seeking people to work in our Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mental
Health program. Available positions include Program Coordinator, Counselor,
and Relief (per diem) Counselor. Positions are located in the Greater
Worcester/Leominster area. Successful candidates must be fluent in American
Sign Language and have a high school diploma/GED and valid driver’s license.
Experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities and with the
deaf culture preferred. Duties include: helping people to set/achieve goals,
documenting outcomes, scheduling and driving people to
activities/appointments, collaborating with/coordinating interpreters and
more, depending on position.
Alternatives was an Honorable Mention in the Worcester Business Journal’s
“Top Workplaces” Category in 2013! Come join our team and enjoy extensive
“Top Workplaces” Category in 2013! Come join our team and enjoy extensive
training and all the opportunity of a large company with the culture of a
small one!
In addition to being a great place to work, we offer competitive wages and a
generous benefits package.
Each position is paid at a different rate. Relief – $9.25; Full time
Counselor to $13.24; Coordinator to 18.64.
Alternatives is an AA/EOE and values diversity.
For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.alternativesnet.org
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The American School for the Deaf is
announcing an exciting opportunity for
American Sign Language Instructor (temporary)
8-week assignment in United Arab Emirates
February . April, 2015
If you would like to catch an early spring with warming temperatures and
plenty of sun, we may have the right job for you. The American School for
the Deaf has been developing collaborative opportunities with the UAE and
is now poised to offer ASL classes to UAE students and staff. This
temporary assignment will include transportation, housing and meals.
Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the American Sign
Language (ASL) Instructor will teach American Sign Language to students
and staff in the UAE.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES
- Develops, plans, implements and evaluates sign language
instruction based on the class needs.
- Networks with other staff and uses a variety of resources in
teaching and helping people make connections.
- May participate in staff development, may serve as organizational
advisor.
- Develops curriculum, course content and relevant materials.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Teacher of the Deaf Certification highly desired.
- Advanced to Superior ASL skills required.
- The ability to work as a team member.
- Knowledge of deafness and deaf culture.
- ASL teaching experience preferred.
HOW TO APPLY
Send resume and letter of application to:
Human Resources
American School for the Deaf
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107-1269
FAX (860) 570-1832
The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religious creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry,
marital
status, gender orientation, gender identity or expression, disability
(including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present
history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability),
genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state
and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
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position opening
Assistant Director of Pre-College Outreach
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
Department/College Description
NOTE: This is a temporary position from October 1, 2014 through
August 15, 2015
Detailed Job Description
General Summary
The Pre-College Outreach Office is responsible for the establishment
and operation of educational activities designed to build up NTID?s
pipeline of prospective students. The focus of NTID?s Pre-College
Outreach is on middle and high school students. Long term strategic
plans have identified priority target audiences for Pre-College
efforts as the following: High Academic Potential, AALANA, Girls and
STEM.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor degree in Education, Business, Communication, Human Service
or related field required.
Experience
Experience in event planning and working with pre-college population
strongly preferred.
Required Minimum Education Level
BS
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it
at: http://apptrkr.com/520683
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.
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position opening
Continuing Lecturer in American Sign Language (ASL)
School of Languages and Cultures, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Full time continuing position for the academic year beginning January 5,
2015
Required Qualifications: . Master.s degree in Sign Language Teaching,
Deaf Studies, ASL Linguistics, or closely related field
- 3 or more years of experience teaching ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf
Studies or related courses at a university/college level
- American Sign Language Teacher.s Association (ASLTA) Certification
or ASLPI (American Sign Language Proficiency Interview) proficiency level
of
4 or better
Preferred Qualifications: . Experience developing ASL curriculum -
Evidence of successful stand-alone teaching
- Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and/or who
have challenges to learning
- Use of technology to enhance learning
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues at Purdue to develop expanded
curriculum offerings in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies -
Knowledge of research and best practices in Deaf Culture
- American Sign Language Teacher.s Association (ASLTA) Certification
and ASLPI proficiency level of 4 or better
The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester in ASL and
work with a team of colleagues to expand undergraduate course offerings in
ASL and Deaf Studies.
To apply: Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters
of recommendation through the mail in paper form only to:
Chair, ASL/Deaf Studies Search Committee
School of Languages and Cultures
Purdue University
640 Oval Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2039
Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the position will
remain open until it is filled. For best consideration, materials must be
received by October 31, 2014. Incomplete applications and electronic
applications will not be considered. A background check is required for
employment in this position. Purdue University is an EEO/AA. All
individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities,
and
protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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position opening
Agency Director Community Outreach Program for the Deaf
Albuquerque, NM
Our Agency Director will manage all aspects of COPD . New Mexico to
include
budget development, staff management, contract/license compliance,
grant/contract proposal development and property/lease management. This
individual will ensure continual quality services to the local community
by
working with the interpreting community, Deaf community and funding
partners.
This is a mission oriented position; the individual will have a clear
sense
of personal direction and the mission of our corporation and COPD.
We require significant professional/technical experience, a command of
budgeting and contract management, a Master.s in Rehabilitation,
Psychology,
Business, Public Administration, Social Science, Social Work or Education.
You should have five years progressive experience supervising and managing
a
community service program plus fluency in American Sign Language.
Salary is $40,560 . $62,878 depending on experience and educational
background plus excellent benefits.
Apply: Please see our detailed job posting, requirements, and
qualifications
on our website: www.ccc-soaz.org.
Resume to: Catholic Community Services
Attn: Human Resources, 140 W. Speedway Blvd. #230, Tucson, AZ 85705
Or email mailto:humanresources@ccs-soaz.org
faxed to 520-770-8505.
No agencies please.
EOE
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position opening
Educational Interpreter
Iowa School for the Deaf
Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa School for the Deaf is located on a 115 acre campus located on the
southern edge of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The campus is within 15 minutes of
downtown Omaha, Nebraska. ISD serves students from the states of Iowa and
Nebraska.
QUALIFICATIONS: An associate degree or a Bachelor of Science degree from
an interpreter training program is preferred. Must possess or have the
ability to obtain a license from the Iowa Board of Sign Language
Interpreters and Transliterators. Ability to work well with students,
teachers, and other providers of educational services. Applicant must have
satisfactory criminal history, adult and child abuse registry, and pass
offenders registry background checks before hire.
Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found from the Iowa
Board
of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators at
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/ or (515) 281-0254.
TO APPLY: Applications accepted until position is filled. Send
application,
cover letter, and any other credentials/certifications/licensure to:
ISD, attn: Human Resources
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7898
Also include a video portfolio, if you do not have a permanent Iowa
license
or an EIPA score of at least 3.5.
Applications are available in the main building at ISD campus or call
712-366-0571 to have an application mailed to you; or applications may be
printed from the Employment section of the ISD webpage:
www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org. Complete job description also located on the
webpage.
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Position opening
Contracted Sign Language Instructor
Iowa School for the Deaf
Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa School for the Deaf is seeking individual(s) interested in providing
sign language instruction on a contracted basis. Sign classes may be in
the
Council Bluffs area; and/or the Des Moines area; and/or other to be
determined areas around Iowa. Sign Instructor would provide sign language
classes to professionals working in Deaf Education; and/or others
(parents;
families). Requirements: native or native-like signing ability is
required; must consistently demonstrate the highest levels of
professionalism and positive attitudes about communicants; previous work
experience in the field of deaf education preferred and/or in teaching
sign
language; exceptional communication and organization skills. Possession of
a
Bachelor.s Degree with specialization in ASL Linguistics, Interpreting,
Deaf
Education or related field. Preference for ASLTA certification. For more
information or to apply, send resume to Deb Cates:
mailto:dcates@iowaschoolforthedeaf.org
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Position Opening
Part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist
Providence Saint John.s Child and Family Development Center
Santa Monica, CA
Providence Saint John.s Child and Family Development Center (CFDC)
Mental Health Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People Clinical
therapist to work in community mental health with adults, children,
adolescents and families. Strong clinical skills, knowledge of Deaf
Culture
and fluency in American Sign Language, a minimum of two years. experience
and motivation to serve a diverse client population are essential.
Position is 20 hours per week with part-time benefits.
CFDC offers a strong emphasis on continuing education and staff
development
as well as sensitivity to diversity and community outreach. Requirements:
Master.s level degree in social work or marriage and family therapy or
PHD
in psychology; licensed in California or license eligible; ability to
respond to crisis situations.
Resumes and letters of interest can be forwarded to:
Susan Hajiani LCSW
Program Coordinator
Providence Saint John.s CFDC
1339 20th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
mailto:Susan.Hajiani@providence.org
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position opening
Residential Counselor (2nd Shift)
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
position description at:
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-residential-counselor/
If interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume,
application
(found on website . http:// www.tlcdeaf.org ) as well as three
professional
references.
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Seeking Executive Director
Nexus Inland NW
Spokane, WA
Nexus is seeking a new Executive Director to replace a long time Executive
Director who is retiring. The center is looking for someone who
understands
the center.s mission and has innovative leadership with which to steer
the
center into a new chapter of its 30 year history. Nexus recently updated
its name: Nexus Inland NW . Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing since
1980
and its mission statement: Bridging communication and community.
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is
responsible
for the Agency.s overall leadership and operations in accordance with
the
mission and policies approved by the Board. The Executive Director will
lead a highly qualified team focused on serving the deaf and hard of
hearing
community. Skills and knowledge valuable to the center.s future success
include: 1) Leadership and Management: Demonstrates the leadership,
initiative and persistence needed to accomplish the goals and objectives
of
Nexus; has understanding of federal, state and local laws regarding
non-profits and ensure compliance with their regulations and a working
knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of deafness
and hearing loss issues as well as having expertise in entrepreneurism
that
include development and marketing which will promote the Center.s
mission,
values, objectives and reputation.
2) Communication: Ability to develop sound working relationships and
cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations through
effective communication with a wide variety of people (written, oral and
other possible modalities). 3) Budget and Finance: Knowledge of community
foundations, governmental bodies and philanthropic communities, ability to
procure funding for the center, contract management by ensuring
established
funding requirements are maintained as prescribed by the lender, expertise
in financial management and understanding financial sources as well as the
ability to adapt to ongoing changes. 4) Personnel: Expertise in
organizational management and supervision of staff/volunteers, maintain a
climate which attracts, motivates and retains a diverse staff of top
quality
people, ability to manage and or delegate all aspects of the center as
well
as cross training of the different programs within Nexus.
A master.s degree is preferred, but a Bachelor.s or equivalent, with 5
years. experience, will be considered. Traveling in order to provide
training and outreach is required. Salary will be based on experience and
qualifications.
Please send a letter of interest with your resume and references to:
Executive Director Search Committee
Nexus
1206 North Howard
Spokane, WA 99201
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position announcement
Director of Business Operations
Rochester School for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: As soon as possible
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Business Operations is the chief financial officer of the
Rochester School for the Deaf (RSD), responsible for the overall financial
operations of the school, including budget development and administration,
payroll and benefits, cash flow management, accounting, records
management,
financial reporting, and purchasing and supply management. The Director
supervises an office staff of four people. Additionally, the Manager of
Facilities and the Manager of Information Technology (IT) are directly
responsible to the Director.
Reporting to the Superintendent/CEO, the Director is a key member of the
administrative team. The Director works closely with the Finance and Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors and consults with the New York State
Education Department (SED) on budget issues.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate should possess a broad training and background in
financial administration, strong leadership and conceptual skills, and
strong communication and interpersonal skills. A bachelor.s degree in
accounting or a closely related field with at least three years of
experience in accounting; a Master.s degree in business administration
or
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable.
FILE APPLICATION WITH:
Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14621
Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will
be
asked to interview.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in
employment
on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age,
national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, gender
orientation, or military status.
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position opening
School Counselor
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 opportunities for School Counselor (School for the
Deaf) for the 2014-2015 school year.
Interested persons are invited to visit the CSDB website
http://www.csdb.org/ to view the official job announcement; follow the
instructions to submit a complete on-line application. 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: clutz@csdb.org; (719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax)
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position opening
Recovery Support Specialist
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
Chelsea, MA
Mobilizing Communities, Building Careers. North Suffolk Mental Health
Association has a common vision for improving the communities we serve.
For
more than 50 years, we.ve been helping individuals with mental health,
disability, substance abuse, and other daily challenges achieve
independence
and explore possibilities. A career here is a commitment to opportunity,
with a focus on a future of progress and change. Join our dedicated
employees to help shape the future of the community we care so deeply for.
The Recovery Support Specialist reports to the Recovery Team Leader. The
Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the coordination
of
rehabilitative services for CBFS people and integration/coordination of
all
rehabilitative services for their caseload. This paraprofessional position
provides direct services to people under CBFS to include housing, support,
transportation, promote self-determination and decision making, didactic
teaching, advocacy, service coordination, outreach and assistance with
community integration with a person centered treatment approach.
Responsible
for developing confidential rehabilitation files for all persons assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree highly
preferred. At least two years experience with population who has severe
and
persistent mental illness in lieu of degree required. Must be fluent in
American Sign Language. Must have a Driver.s license. Must be MAP
certified, CPR/first aide certified within five (5) continuous months of
employment/date of hire.
Interested in this position, please send resume to:
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
Attn: HR / Recruiter
301 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617-488-5712
Fax: 617-912-7971
Email: mailto:gethired@northsuffolk.org
Affirmative Action Employer . EEO/AA
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posting a permanent position
Executive Director
Maine Center on Deafness
Portland, Maine
Maine Center on Deafness is posting a permanent position for
Executive Director at this time. This position is currently occupied
by an Interim ED and we invite qualified candidates to apply for this
position. MCD is a nonprofit organization that serves people in Maine
who are D/deaf, late-deafened or hard-of-hearing by providing
resources, advocating for social equality, and helping the general
public to better understand and appreciate Deaf culture and effective
ways of communication.
The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall management
of the organization which will include refinement of current programs
and development of new programs; management of budgeting and financial
planning, maintain compliance of state and local contracts/grants;
fundraising and recruitment, selection, and evaluation of the
management team.
The entire Job description, unfortunately can not be publicized by NAD
but you can view it in its entirety from
https://www.icloud.com/iw/#pages/BAJ3ptHp29jSJaEd29KBNbX8VfJC3DJQjMWF/MCDEdJ
obdescription
or
https://www.facebook.com/MCDBoard (& click on the link citing
the Executive Director Job description).
If you feel you have the qualifications and are up for a challenge,
please send us your resume to David Pileck, President of the Board at
MCD at mailto:davidmcdboard@gmail.com , Darleen Hutchins
( mailto: darleenmcdboard@gmail.com ), or Echo Kaply-Smith
( mailto:echomcdboard@gmail.com )
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vacancy notice
ASL Specialist
Rhode Island School for the Deaf
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Mail or email application materials to:
RI School for the Deaf
Office of Human Resources
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
mailto:hedwards@rideaf.net
Application requirements
- Cover letter
- Resume
- CS-14 application
- Responses to supplemental questions
- Two Letters of Reference
- Equal Employment Opportunity Form (optional)
Employment opportunities, application requirements and instructions posted
at http://www.dlt.ri.gov
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be
arranged in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates selected for interview will be required to submit
official transcripts.
*Subject to FTE approval and available funding
(Position is part of Board of Regents non union staff)
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
RI School for the Deaf
NONCLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: ASL Specialist
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides leadership in ASL development to
students and staff in the acquisition, development and refinement of
American Sign Language (ASL) knowledge and skills and support school-wide
programming in ASL and Deaf culture for students and staff and parents.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Director with
latitude to exercise independent judgment in the performance of
assignments.
Work is subject to review on a periodic basis or upon completion for
results
achieved and for adherence to professional standards of conduct.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Generally none. Will work as part of teams and in
collaboration with others to achieve results. May supervise specific ASL
tasks of Teachers and other staff and follow-up on assignments delegated
by
the Director.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop, refine, coordinate, train and assist teachers in implementation
of
ASL curriculum in all classes and subject areas.
Provide ASL instruction and support in development of age-appropriate ASL
skills and knowledge in the classroom group instruction and support to the
teacher including designing and implementing lessons/activities that
support
student needs using best practice bilingual strategies.
Provide support to teachers as they develop, implement, monitor, and
revise
Individual Education Plans (IEP) related to ASL language development.
Create, maintain and coordinate administration of ASL assessments for
entering students, 3 year evaluations, annual evaluations and classroom
progress monitoring.
Promote ASL proficiency and appreciation of Deaf Culture awareness
school-wide through coordination of the ASL/Deaf Culture Events Committee,
Statewide ASL Poetry Competition and other similar activities and events.
Work with the school librarian to expand and maintain ASL and Deaf Studies
resources for students and staff.
Keep abreast of current research & best practices in ASL teaching and
learning.
Consistently model ASL/English bilingual communication.
Provide ASL Linguistics training for staff.
Coordinate and assist with family signacy & literacy events.
Provide direct ASL instruction and support to families to develop ASL
skills
and knowledge to communicate with and advocate for their child.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of the unique educational needs of deaf and hard of hearing
students.
Knowledge and ability to apply bilingual teaching/learning principles and
strategies.
In-depth knowledge and appreciation of Deaf culture and community.
Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, school staff, parents,
school district personnel and deaf and hard of hearing students using ASL
and English.
Qualifications:
Fluency in American Sign Language and in written English as evidenced by a
SLPI rating of Superior plus
Experience providing ASL services to students who are deaf and hard of
hearing.
ASLTA training preferred.
Teamwork and leadership skills.
EDUCATION: Master degree in American Sign Language, Deaf Education, Deaf
Studies or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years experience in providing ASL services to
students who are Deaf and hard of hearing. and/or any combination of
education, knowledge, skills, and experience that is substantially
equivalent.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please be aware that incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Supplemental Question #1 Your response should include 300-500 words.
Describe your qualifications for the ASL Specialist position and be
specific
about your educational background and experiences that make you an ideal
candidate for this position.
Supplemental Question #2 Your response should include 300-500 words.
Explain why you want to be the ASL Specialist and describe your
philosophy/approach to teaching staff how to develop and implement an
ASL/English bilingual learning environment.
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employment opportunity
Principal, School for the Deaf
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), invites you to consider
our employment opportunities. Interested persons are invited to visit
CSDB.s website at: http://www.csdb.org/careers-2/ where the official job
announcement for Principal, School for the Deaf may be found in its
entirety, including major duties/responsibilities, under Non-Classified
employment. This job announcement is open until the position is filled.
The
base salary shall be established commensurate with appropriate education
and
experience. Annual Salary Range: $82,506 to $94,021. Excellent benefits.
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)
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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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