DeafDigest Gold – June 14, 2015
Gold Edition
Barry Strassler, Editor
http://deafdigest.com – updated every Monday
America’s Unique Deaf Stories; subscription
at no cost to you
Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 19th year
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
subscription changes, go to deafdigest.com and
click on subscribe and follow the screen
weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at:
http://deafdigest.com/ (updated every Monday)
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
Self Help Seminars
http://deafdigest.com/comics/
old-fogey-mountain-top-
question/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/
deaf-one-thirds/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/
anti-deaf-job-applicants/
This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/
deaf-leader-sorry-leaving-
gallaudet/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/
deaf-scared-new-employee/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
“Silent Count” on Sale Now
“Silent Count” is the true story of a hearing coach who starts
coaching the country’s only deaf football team. The book is an easy
read that will make you smile, chuckle and laugh. It will also bring
a frown to your face, at times.
The author, Jim Overmier, coached the Gallaudet University football
team in 2007. Read about his unique journey and how football became a
bridge between the deaf and hearing cultures.
To introduce “Silent Count” (B1307), Harris Communications has it on
sale for $15.25*. Free ground shipping is available for those within
the contiguous U.S.
*Sale ends June 18, 2015.
To find out more, go to:
http://bit.ly/HarrisComm_
DDG061415
Contact us at:
mailto:info@harriscomm.com
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
introducing Deaf Man’s BBQ
said a customer – his sauces are delicious
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-
man-bbq-sauce/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
What is Trauma?
An informational video. See the attached vlog in ASL.
http://healthbridges.info/?p=
1825
Trauma is defined as any situation that shatters your sense
of security or makes you feel unsafe or vulnerable.
A person is most likely to have emotional suffering from the
event if it was not expected or the person felt unprepared or
powerless. Learn more about how trauma can affect a person
and where you can find treatment in the video below.
The HealthBridges website offers information about social
services, advocacy and behavioral health topics and resources
for persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing
Happy summer from the HealthBridges Team
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Top stories about the deaf:
The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil
Rights and Urban Affairs reached agreement
with the prison systems in Maryland and
Kentucky to give deaf prisoners their
rights, meaning communications and
interpreters.
The Pennsylvania Society for the Advancement
of the Deaf has posted a public list of concerns
regarding issues at the Pennsylvania School for
the Deaf. The biggest issue is lack of
funding.
Mike Phillips is retiring this summer as the
superintendent of Arkansas School for the Deaf.
A search for his replacement is underway.
While it was announced few weeks ago that
Illinois School for the Deaf superintendent
Janice Smith-Warshaw will be leaving,
the state has not decided to hire an
interim superintendent or to leave it
vacant until a permanent superintendent
is hired.
The British Columbia education minister has
expressed his disagreement with Ottawa’s
decision to keep a deaf girl out of the
country because her deafness is a “medical”
condition the nation does not want. The
deaf girl, in fact, has already been
accepted to the deaf school in British
Columbia.
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
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!
Captions are provided by a free service, no monthly
fees or contracts required.
For more information or to order call 1-800-233-9130
V/TTY or visit http://www.weitbrecht.com/
captel.html
For more info about CapTel
or any of the many assistive listening devices we offer,
email: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
CapTel® Captioned Telephone – See What Everyone is Talking About!
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
DEAF LEADER SORRY FOR LEAVING GALLAUDET
A young deaf man enrolled at Gallaudet. He did not know
ASL, and after one semester he transferred to Gallaudet,
telling friends hearing college is better for him.
Years later he became a leader in the deaf community
even though he did not learn much ASL. He attended deaf
conventions and deaf events and everyone ignored him.
He realized that leaving Gallaudet was his big mistake!
– for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/
deaf-leader-sorry-leaving-
gallaudet/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
A deaf man and his Deaf Car
http://deafdigest.com/a-deaf-
man-and-his-deaf-car/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
ALWAYS SCARED AT YOUR JOB
A deaf person is always scared at his job. Scared at his
boss? No. Scared with his job tasks? No. Scared of being
fired? No.
What is he scared of? A new employee! Is the new employee
deaf-friendly or deaf-unfriendly? These new employees never
saw a deaf person in their lives. So, how will they react
to a deaf employee on the first day of their job?
This is what the deaf person is scared of!
– for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/
deaf-scared-new-employee/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
unsung hero of TV captions
http://deafdigest.com/julius-
barnathan-deaf-tv-captions-
unsung-hero/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO
Lincoln’s Fingerspelled signs
http://deafdigest.com/videos/
lincolnsigns/
Do enjoy viewing that video!
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Junior NAD
http://deafdigest.com/junior-
national-association-dea/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please
email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this
section
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Deaf Book of the Week
British Sign Language
A beginner’s guide
by Dorothy Miles
published by BBC Books, year 1988
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-
book-british-sign-language/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Deaf people can do anything
we have a deaf person who is/was a
— heavy machinery mechanic
make sure no dup – re linotype mechanic or meatpacking machine mechanic
this website is growing every weekend:
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-in-
unusual-jobs/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Deaf Question of the Week:
Q. Why is it difficult for a deaf baseball catcher
to play this position in pro baseball?
A. Because pitchers cover their mouths while
communicating, and it is impossible to lipread
through the pitcher’s glove!
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Rene Pellerin’s Corner:
New vibrating alert accessible for the DeafBlind!
I am on a DeafBlind Techie group. We share and support
each other on technology.
There are not many devices that are accessible for us,
who are DeafBlind
Recently several of us bought a new device and it is very portable.
I was surprised to find it is accessible via our smartphones,
tablets, etc.
It is connected via Bluetooth and our smartphone becomes our
“bedside clock”.
The vibrating unit is so small and is very portable.
It also has a timer, which is good for the cook!
Take a look in this link:
http://www.tclpulse.com/
collections/all
Rene’s show business started in year 2010 and it focuses on the
Deaf-Blind.
You can email him at mailto:info@
renetheunstoppable.com
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Deaf Wish List of the Week:
that the state of Arkansas stop playing politics
as far as Arkansas School for the Deaf is
concerned
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
DeafHistory:
Year 1942 – Because of World War II, the Royal Cambrian
School for the Deaf in Wales closed up. It never re-opened
when the war ended
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
DeafNumbers of the Week:
4
final tally of deaf individuals sentenced to prison
terms because of the deaf relay scandal of few
years ago.
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Deaf Collegiate Athletes:
Marcus Pointer has accepted a rugby scholarship
to play for Wheeling Jesuit University. He is
a graduate of Model Secondary School for
the Deaf
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Elite Deaf Athletes:
Chase Smartt was drafted by Atlanta Braves.
He has to decide between playing for his father,
a coach at Troy University or to sign a contract
with the Braves. He is a catcher in a sport
where pitchers hide their lips with their
gloves while communicating with catchers!
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
DeafSports Library:
Deaf players on all levels of pro football that
came from Gallaudet
http://deafdigest.com/
gallaudet-deaf-players-in-pro-
football/
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
DeafDigest Sports:
http://deafdigestsports.com/
you can subscribe; no cost
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
if you know of mainstreamed athletes, please
e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
click on mainstream on the right side of
http://deafdigestsports.com for the list of
mainstreamed athletes
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
* YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION
* on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are
the best in the nation.
* For more information, send E-mail to
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! –
* Deputy Director – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter (2 positions available) – Riverside, 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:
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 Announcement
Office Coordinator
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center
Reno, Nevada
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is seeking a
full time Office Coordinator to serve as the point contact person for all
information and referral incoming calls, walk ins, email responses to
various questions about services and community resources; carry out
functions required to manage overall office environment for the Reno and
Las Vegas offices; to include, maintaining stocked supplies and materials,
scheduling and coordinating events, and serves as the communication
liaison between the offices. Travel between offices and performs complex
and simple secretarial and clerical duties. Routine data entry and
compilation of reports.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, bachelors
preferred. Two to three years of experience in secretarial, customer
service, data entry and office coordination in a nonprofit environment.
Fluency in sign language or the willingness to learn. Ability to work in
a fast pace environment with minimal supervision. Must be organized, have
the ability to multi-task and prioritize several projects at one time.
If interested, email a cover letter with a resume to
Humanresources@dhharc.org and put in the subject line, “Office Coordinator
Position”. Position located in the Reno office and will be open until
filled. Only qualified applicants will be considered.
DHHARC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Available Opportunities
Advocates
Framingham MA
. Direct Care Counselor (Awake/Overnight): Supervises daily
activities, provides ongoing support, guidance and role modeling in
personal, behavioral and social situations.
o Qualifications: BA/BS in related field; or HS diploma/GED and
1 year experience.
. Clinical Program Manager: Provides supervision and direction to
Direct Care Counselors and clients; directs the program. Performs all
functions of a Direct Care Counselor, and includes emergency on-call.
o Qualifications: MD in social services or related field; or BA in
related field plus 3 years. related experience.
. Community Crisis Stabilization Clinician: Provides mental health
and substance abuse services.
o Qualifications: MD in Social Work, Counseling, or a related
field.
. Direct Care Counselor: Supervises daily activities, provides ongoing
support, guidance and role modeling in personal, behavioral and social
situations.
o Qualifications: BA/BS in related field; or HS diploma/GED and
1 year experience.
. Director of Clinical Services: Administers and manages clinical,
o Qualifications: MD in Social Services or related field plus 5
years. supervisory experience; or BA/BS plus 6 years. related
experience and/or training, including 5 years. supervisory
experience.
. Senior Direct Care Counselor: Supervises daily activities, provides
ongoing support, guidance and role modeling. Coordinates and
monitors administrative and clinical functions.
o Qualifications: BA/BS in related field and 2 years. experience;
or HS Diploma/GED and 3 years. experience.
Minimum Qualifications for Opportunities Include:
. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
. Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
. Sensitivity to the needs of the population.
Advocates champions people who face developmental, mental health, or other
life challenges. First, we listen. Then, we partner with individuals and
families to create life-changing opportunities that help people thrive.
Please visit our website to apply:
http://www.Advocates.org
Contact for more information:
http://www.advocates.org/
services/deaf-services
VP: 774-999-0609
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
position opening
Vice President and Associate Provost for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
& CDO
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Gallaudet University invites applications for the position of Vice
President and Associate Provost for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
(VPAPEDI). The VPAPEDI will serve as the campus Chief Diversity
Officer (CDO), aligned with a .hybrid. collaborative, unit-based, and
portfolio style CDO leadership model. The VPAPEDI position is a senior,
cabinet-level position jointly reporting to the university President
and Provost, and independently consulting with the Board of Trustees.
In reporting to the President, the VPEDI will address staff and
administrative concerns; in reporting to the Provost, the APEDI will
engage student, faculty, curricular, and scholarship concerns.
The ideal candidate for the VPAPEDI position will have excellent
relational skills and bring renewed energy, fresh perspectives,
and innovative ideas. The campus has prioritized hiring a community
builder who can be described as open-minded, approachable, empathetic,
having heart, flexible, a listener, adaptive, an ambassador, and
collaborative, as well as courageous, resourceful, adept at conflict
negotiation, action-oriented, and an advocate.
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English are strongly
preferred. Willingness to work toward the development of ASL proficiency
and English literacy within two years of assuming the VPAPEDI position
is required. To facilitate this development, the university will provide
the selectee intensive ASL and English literacy instruction and on-campus
housing to create as close to a second language learning immersion
experience as is possible.
The ideal candidate will possess a doctorate, with areas of primary
expertise in diversity-related higher education leadership, multicultural
organizational development, diversity training, social justice
education, language learning, international relations, intergroup
dialogue, cross-cultural counseling, and/or related fields. She/he will
also have an academic profile (including an established, relevant
research agenda and success in collegiate teaching) worthy of tenure at
the rank of associate or full professor. The candidate will also have
demonstrated effective experience in: evidence-based decision making;
budgeting; grant-making; staff supervision and management; policy
development; equity compliance, mediation, conflict resolution,
collective bargaining, and risk reduction; employee and student recruitment,
retention, and programming; faculty, staff, and student development;
public relations and marketing; purchasing and supplier diversity;
multicultural curriculum development and implementation; and
diversity-related assessment and evaluation.
Candidates who can demonstrate competency in all twelve of the
Standards of Professional Practice for Chief Diversity Officers (CDO)
established by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher
Education (NADOHE) in 2014
(http://www.nadohe.org/
standards-of-professional-
practice-for-chief-diversity-
officers),
but who may not possess all of the afore-referenced ideal candidate
credentials will be considered.
The VPAPEDI must employ a walk around style of leadership in engaging with
university stakeholder and constituent groups, both on and off campus. It
is of paramount importance that the selectee makes herself/himself
available to students, and is willing to dedicate time to interacting with
students in the residence hall context, as well as during evening and
weekend activities and events.
The VPAPEDI position search will begin in April of 2015 and conclude in
December of 2015.
Applications/nominations will continue to be accepted until the position
is filled. Screening of candidates will begin in August of 2015. Candidate
finalists will be invited for campus interviews in November of
2015. The selected candidate will begin work at the outset of the Spring
2016 academic semester.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest that carefully addresses the
afore-referenced qualifications for the position, along with a Curriculum
Vitae or Résumé inclusive of the names and contact information for at
least five references (at least one supervisory and one academic). Application
materials should be electronically submitted to:
Ms. Rita B. Jenoure
Board Liaison/Presidential Support Specialist
Office of the President
mailto:rita.jenoure@gallaudet.
edu
Questions about the search timeline or the position profile should be
directed to:
Dr. Christine Clark
Search Consultant
mailto:christine.clark@
gallaudet.edu
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
job openings
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Framingham, MA
Many wonderful job opportunities are available at
The Learning Center for the Deaf.
Please visit http://www.tlcdeaf.org for full details
and how to apply.
Daycare Teachers (Full-time & Part-time)
Licensed Teachers of the Deaf
Staff Interpreters
Occupational Therapist
Substitute Teachers and Assistants
Walden School Clinical Director
Walden School Family Partner
Walden School ILS Specialist
Day, Residential & Overnight Child Care Workers
Staff Nurse
Wraparound Family Partner
Daycare Substitute Teachers and Assistants
Coaches
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Job Posting Description
General Manager
Communication Access Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Flint, MI
Position Description
Actively collaborating with the Board of Directors, the general manager
will fulfill the mission of providing services to the Deaf community, have
overall strategic and operational responsibility for CAC’s staff,
programs, and execution of the annual plan. They will initially develop
deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, and business plans
for programmatic and financial expansion. The candidate must be
experienced in supervision, coordination and advocacy for the Deaf
community. BA required, MA preferred, preferably in the field of human
services or social work. Two or more years of non-profit administrative
experience preferred. ASLPI Level 4 or higher required.
Duties
. Administer and evaluate the effectiveness of CAC’s programs
. Supervise day to day operations
. Negotiate, review and approve contracts
. Prepare annual operating budget
. Ensure compliance of federal, state and local regulations
. Maintain relationships with Deaf community and stakeholders
. Develop and implement new marketing plans and strategies
. Perform other duties as directed
Qualifications and Requirements
. BA/BS required, preferably in the field of human services or
social work
. American Sign Language (ASL) Fluency at ASLPI 4 or higher
. Knowledge of Deaf community and its culture
. Strong communication and public speaking skills
. Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to people with
disabilities (i.e. Michigan PA 204, Civil Rights, ADA)
. At least 2 years of non-profit administrative experience preferred
Salary commensurate with experience. Application will be accepted until
the position is filled. Please submit cover letter, 3 contact information
of professional references and resume to mailto:cacdhhhr@cacdhh.org
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
employment opportunity
Distance Learning/Media Technology Specialist
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO
MISSION STATEMENT
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) provides children
and families statewide with comprehensive, specialized educational
services in safe, nurturing environments. We empower learners to become
self-determined, independent contributing citizens within their
communities.
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. Interested persons are invited to
visit CSDB’s website at . http://csdb.org/, where the official job
announcement for Distance Learning Media / Technology Specialist
(Principal Consultant) 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 Director of Outreach Programs, and is
responsible to provide support to students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing,
who are blind/low vision, or who have dual sensory needs and works with
the Distance Learning team to plan, develop, and disseminate information
related to the education of students in this population. This position is
also responsible to assist in providing training for staff in the use of
distance learning technology and to support the efforts of staff to
deliver training for parents and service providers in topics related to
the education of students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or
blind/visually impaired throughout but not limited to the state of
Colorado.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Educational / Media / Information
Technology, Education, or closely related field from an accredited college
or university, with specialization in Educational / Media Technology.
. Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator
license/endorsement (preferred) in the State of Colorado or must be able
to document successful experience in using technology/media to support
instructional services/distance learning.
. Three (3) years of professional technology experience; work
experience in the occupational field of Educational / Media Technology.
. Experience teaching / working with children/staff (in an
educational environment).
. Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate
skill level, or applicants must be willing and able to achieve proficiency
at this level within a specified period of time as demonstrated through an
appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy.
Terms of Employment:
Full-Time (1.0 fte); scheduled to work 260 days (July through June).
Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contract.
The base salary shall be based upon appropriate qualifications. Excellent
benefits.
Application Instructions: Interested persons are invited to visit the
CSDB website (Non-Classified Employment) to view the official job
announcement in its entirety; follow the instructions to submit a complete
on-line application (to include salary history and references), and to
upload the following items to the on-line application: formal letter of
interest, current resume, recent letters of recommendation (with
signature), copies of all transcripts, and a copy of current educator
certification, if applicable. Contact information:
Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street;
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Website: http://csdb.org/
E-mail: mailto:clutz@csdb.org
(719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax)
interviews will be conducted on-site at
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
employment opportunity
American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor/Consultant
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO
MISSION STATEMENT
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) provides children
and families statewide with comprehensive, specialized educational
services in safe, nurturing environments. We empower learners to become
self-determined, independent contributing citizens within their
communities.
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. Interested persons are invited to
visit CSDB’s website at . http://csdb.org/, where the official job
announcement for American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor (Consultant) may
be found in its entirety, including major duties/responsibilities, under
Non-Classified employment. This job announcement is open until all
positions are filled.
BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: These positions report to the Director of
Outreach Programs (or designee), and are responsible to provide support to
students who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing and their hearing siblings,
parents, CSDB staff, and community members related to activities sponsored
by Outreach Programs that include or focus on the development of knowledge
of ASL and bilingual (ASL/English) education (through a distance learning
/ online delivery model).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in ASL / Linguistics, Teaching ASL,
Deaf Studies, Education or closely related field from an accredited
college or university, or documented work experience which provided an
equivalent knowledge base related to ASL instruction.
. Desired: hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure
in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist:
Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, or comparable endorsement.
. Desired: American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA)
Certification.
. Three (3) years. experience teaching / working with students (in
an educational environment) who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing and/or adults
in ASL learning environments.
. Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Superior skill
level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according
to school policy.
Terms of Employment:
Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contract.
The base salary shall be based upon appropriate qualifications. Excellent
benefits.
. ASL Instructor (Part-Time (0.5 fte); scheduled to work 20 hours
per week (July through June).
. Distance Learning ASL Instructor (Full-Time (0.75 fte); scheduled
to work 195 days during the academic year, as per established School
Calendar (August through June).
Application Instructions: Interested persons are invited to visit the
CSDB website (Non-Classified Employment) to view the official job
announcement in its entirety; follow the instructions to submit a complete
on-line application (to include salary history and references), and to
upload the following items to the on-line application: formal letter of
interest, current resume, recent letters of recommendation (with
signature), copies of all transcripts, a copy of current educator
certification (if applicable), and a copy of ASLTA Certification (if
applicable). Contact information:
Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street;
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Website: http://csdb.org/
E-mail: mailto:clutz@csdb.org
(719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax)
interviews will be conducted on-site at
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
updated posting
current/anticipated vacancies for the 2015-2016 school year
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO
MISSION STATEMENT
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) provides children
and families statewide with comprehensive, specialized educational
services in safe, nurturing environments. We empower learners to become
self-determined, independent contributing citizens within their
communities.
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. Applications are being accepted
for current / anticipated vacancies for Teacher of the Deaf for the
2015-2016 school year, as follows:
. Current (known) vacancies:
o Preschool
o English / Language Arts (Secondary)
o Outreach Programs
o Transition Teacher / Employability Center . 2 vacancies
. Possible vacancies in all instructional areas, including but not
limited to all core content areas (Elementary Education; English/Language
Arts; Science; Mathematics; Social Studies)
Interested persons are invited to visit the CSDB website at .
http://csdb.org/ where the official job announcement for Teacher of the
Deaf may be found in its entirety, including major duties /
responsibilities and qualification requirements, under Non-Classified
Employment. Job announcements are open until positions are filled.
Terms of Employment: The annual employment contract shall be based upon
the standard number of working days in the academic year (as per
established School Calendar; currently 195 days, August to June),
beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Base salary shall be
established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule, and based upon
appropriate education and experience. Excellent benefits.
Application Instructions: Interested persons are invited to visit the
CSDB website (Non-Classified Employment) to view the official job
announcement in its entirety; follow the instructions to submit a complete
on-line application (to include salary history and references), and to
upload the following items to the on-line application: formal letter of
interest, current resume, recent letters of recommendation (with
signature), copies of all transcripts, and, a copy of current educator
certification. Contact information:
Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 North Institute Street;
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Website: http://csdb.org/
E-mail: mailto:clutz@csdb.org;
(719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax)
interviews will be conducted on-site at
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
Teaching Specialist Position
American Sign Language Program
Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
University of Minnesota
St Paul, MN
The American Sign Language Program, Department of Educational Psychology,
College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota
invites applications for a full-time Teaching Specialist position in the
area of American Sign Language.
Description: This is a 9 month, Professional Academic (P&A) appointment,
100% time, annually renewable, non-tenured position that involves fulltime
teaching, but includes time for course content preparation, student
performance evaluation, professional development projects and meeting with
individual students as needed. This position focuses on teaching American
Sign Language at the undergraduate level with responsibilities that
include, but are not limited to:
Teaching (90%) Provide instruction at the undergraduate levels, teaching
courses in American Sign Language (ASL 1701, 1702, 3703, 3704, and 3705).
The individual appointed will prepare, revise and develop course content
and curriculum using technology, evaluate student performance, and meet
with individual students as needed.
Other Duties (10%) The individual appointed will complete professional
development assignments, participate in department and program meetings as
expected, and engage in all aspects of the ASL Program. In addition,
appointee will provide external support services/outreach and other duties
as assigned.
Responsibilities:
. Teach 6 sections of American Sign Language at the undergraduate
level per Academic year.
. Prepare, revise and develop course content and curriculum using
technology
. Evaluate student performance
. Meet with individual students as needed
. Complete professional development assignments
. Participate in department and program meetings
. Provide external support services and outreach
. Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications for Teaching Specialist Position:
. BA/BS degree in ASL Education, Deaf Studies, Linguistics or
related fields (candidates with BA/BS in other fields will be considered
only if that individual can provide evidence of two years full-time
teaching ASL using the Signing Naturally and/or MasterASL Curriculum)
. American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA) Certification
or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of professionals and
colleagues in a variety of environments in an open, honest and
professional manner to promote an effective instructional team.
. Extensive knowledge of the linguistic structure of ASL and
English.
. Extensive knowledge of Deaf culture.
Preferred qualifications for Teaching Specialist Position:
. MA/MS degree in ASL Education, Deaf Studies, and Linguistics.
. Two or more years teaching ASL using Signing Naturally curriculum:
Levels 1-3.
. Evidence of participation in ASL/Deaf Community organizations on
local, state and/or national levels.
. Experience in curriculum development and digital pedagogy.
. Knowledge of and ability to use various software programs for
teaching and research not limited to: PowerPoint Presentation, Keynote and
Final Cut Pro X.
Appointment Details: The person hired will be appointed to a full time
position as a Teaching Specialist beginning August 31, 2015 through May
29, 2016.
Application Process: This position will remain open until filled, however
the search committee will review complete applications on June 26, 2015.
Applicants must apply on-line through the University of Minnesota Job
Center at:
https://www.myu.umn.edu/psp/
psprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_
HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=
HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=
Applicant&SiteId=1&
JobOpeningId=300635&
PostingSeq=1
or
http://tinyurl.com/mndto9m
Complete applications will consist of the following:
1. A letter of application
2. Curriculum vita
3. Official transcripts that substantiate degree
4. Three letters of recommendation by individuals who are familiar
with the applicant’s teaching experience and qualifications for this
position
5. A 5-minute video introduction of applicant.
a. Criteria for the 5 minute videotaped introduction of applicant can
be found online at the University of Minnesota Job Center under the job
posting.
Send transcripts and videotaped introduction to:
ASL Program Office c/o Sara Burrington
240 Learning and Environmental Sciences Building
1954 Buford Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
background check.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons
have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or gender
orientation.
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
position opening
ASL Specialist
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA
The Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) is recruiting an ASL
Specialist for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.
Salary: $44-66K per year based on 185 days and dependent upon
qualifications. Benefits package for employee and spouse/partner
and dependents includes medical, dental, vision, retirement,
paid sick leave, life insurance, disability insurance and more!
Requires fluency in ASL, WA State certification, MA degree in
ASL Linguistics or Deaf Ed, professional ASL teaching experience,
knowledge of Deaf culture.
Recruitment is open until filled. Projected start date is August
24, 2015.
Keep a look out for an Outreach ASL Specialist position that
will serve deaf and hard of hearing students statewide – coming
soon! WSD is also recruiting an ASL Interpreter Coordinator to be
filled immediately. Salary is $3918/month + benefits. Learn more
about the positions and apply online at http://www.careers.wa.gov
Click on official agency name “Center for Childhood
Deafness and Hearing Loss” in the department search field.
EOE
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
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
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
open positions
Washington School for the Deaf
Vancouver, WA
The Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) campus in Vancouver, Washington
announces the following openings for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year:
. Classroom Teacher – Math/Science
. School Counselor
. Educational Audiologist
Requires: ASL, WA State Certification, Criminal Background Check
Salary Range: $40,820 – $67,739 based on school year assignment + benefits
package.
Recruitments are open until filled. Projected start date is August 24,
2015.
Learn more about the positions and apply online at http://www.careers.wa.gov
under official agency name “Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing
Loss”
School website: http://www.wsd.wa.gov
Questions? Contact mailto:human.resources@cdhl.
wa.gov
EOE
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
updated posting
position vacancies
Kansas School for the Deaf
Olathe, KS
The Kansas School for the Deaf, 450 East Park St., Olathe, KS 66061, is
currently seeking qualified individuals for the following positions:
– Education Program Tech (newest addition)
– School Counselor
– Dormitory Teacher- Full time Middle School
– Part-time Audiologist
– Secondary Math Teacher
– Paraprofessional 1 on 1- Temporary
– Sub Teacher, Para, Dorm
– Special Education Teacher
Placement made within agency guidelines on salary schedule depending upon
professional background and experience. KSD offers excellent benefits
(Full Time Positions Only). Applicants will be screened and the most
highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview session.
Positions are open until filled. KSD is located in the Heartland of the
USA, part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. For area info on
excellent schools and affordable housing check out: www.kcmo.org/ and
www.olatheks.org/
For an application and a job announcement on each of these positions,
please refer to our website at www.ksdeaf.org or contact Teresa Chandler,
Human Resources Office, at (913) 645-5358 (V/TTY) for further details on
the positions. E-mail: mailto:tchandler@kssdb.org Fax #: 913/621-2310
An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunities Agency
Tobacco Free Campus
KSD Embraces Diversity
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-
career opportunities
PAHrtners Deaf Services
positions in various Pennsylvania locations
PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults.
Our environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support with
a staff population that is 85% Deaf or Hard of Hearing. As a result
of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community, PAHrtners is rapidly
growing with the creation of new programs and expansion of our
existing programs. 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.
To apply for any of the positions posted, please send your letter of
intent and resume to:
Bernadette Class, Office Manager
PAHrtners Deaf Services,
614 N. Easton Road,
Glenside, PA 19038
Email: mailto:bclass@pahrtners.com Fax: 215-884-6301
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:
Job Title: Program Assistant
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position provides support to the
staff psychiatrist’s in completing all necessary regulation reports,
managing the staff psychiatrist’s schedules, helping to coordinate
appointments with other departments, tracking annual evaluations and
medication consents for our members, communicating with pharmacies,
and other miscellaneous administrative tasks.
Qualifications: A high school diploma with a minimum of
one year of experience in administration in the human services
field. Must have: strong writing skills, organizational and time
management skills; computer proficiency in MS word and excel; fluency
in ASL and ability to work as a team.
Job Title: Therapist/Psychosocial
Rehabilitation Counselor
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position provides individualized
supportive counseling, group therapy and psycho-educational sessions
designed to promote skill building and wellness maintenance.
Qualifications: BA in Psychology, Counseling or any
other human services field; must have two years’ experience with
individuals with behavioral health needs and/or intellectual
disabilities, including treatment planning and progress notes;
advanced fluency in ASL required; must be innovative, creative and
able to work in a team environment. Certified as a Peer Specialist,
a plus!
Job Title: Case Managers
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time positions
Description: This position provides resources and
support to clients and their families who reside in the community and
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. Certified as a Peer Specialist,
a plus!
Job Title: Assistant Vice President –
PAHrtners West
Location: Moon Township
Employee Type: Full time position – This is a senior level
management position
Description: The Assistant Vice President provides
administrative, operational, financial and programmatic leadership
for the Pittsburgh sites of PAHrtners. Under the direction of the
Vice President for Residential services, The Assistant Vice President
is responsible for the overall supervision and management of
operations and personnel, expansion of services provided in the
region, quality of service and financial stability within the
region. This includes provision of direct services to consumers,
maintenance of all licensing regulations, oversight of program
budgets, supervision and daily support to direct care staff and
management level employees, maintenance of communication and
relationships with outside service providers and families,
involvement with the clinical team, completion of monthly and
residential reports, and participation on agency committees.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree preferred. Qualified
BA degree applicants will be considered. Seven years’ experience in
the mental health field. Four years’ experience in a
management/supervisory role. Candidate must have strong leadership,
administrative and communication skills, both in person and in
writing. Fluency in ASL and familiarity with other visual
communication modes and language levels.
Job Title: Residential Counselor for Deaf
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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
intellectual disabilities living in the community; promote consumers’
independence and social relationships. Positions open for weekend
and evening shifts.
Qualifications: HS diploma; 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.
Job Title: Residential Counselors for Deaf
Adults with Intellectual Disabilities & Behavioral Health needs
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time, part time or Flex 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 our
residences; promote consumers’ independence and social relationships.
Positions open for weekend and evening shifts.
Qualifications: HS diploma; 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.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time positions
Description: This position provides administrative
support to all programs. Duties: answer incoming voice, relay and VP
calls; responsible for various duties such as data entry, manage
calendars, coordinate meetings/trainings; take minutes; track
supplies and handle all general correspondence. Will troubleshoot and
assist wherever and whenever possible.
Qualifications: Minimum of a HS diploma + 3 years’
administrative assistance experience; proficiency in MS word and
excel. AA degree preferred. Must possess strong writing and
proofreading skills and excellent organizational skills. Fluency in
American Sign Language strongly preferred.
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+
-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+