2014-03-31

DeafDigest Gold – March 30, 2014

Gold edition            Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/tv-remote-for-deaf-captions/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/cash-registers-discriminate-with-deaf/

This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-come-gesture/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-and-music-sports/

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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/

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DeafDigest welcomes unique deafnews tips; mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always

confidential

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ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the

Gold section.

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Top stories about the deaf:

Oral deaf people in Great Britain are complaining

that there is too much public emphasis on the value

of British Sign Language at the expense of oralism!

Two deaf individuals that were apartment-hunting in

Japan, were refused assistance by apartment rental

agency. Why? These rental people did not want to

deal with the deaf and gave excuses such as “how

can we contact deaf during emergencies?” The

national rental headquarters apologized. Deaf

activists wanted to file a discrimination lawsuit

but found there is no such basis in the national

laws.

Newborn hearing tests in Canada? A report was

issued, saying that most of Canadian provinces

do not have these such screening services!

We have a deaf child as a Spelling Bee Champion.

It is Emily Neal of Chesapeake Elementary School,

Huntington, WV. She will move on to the nationals

in Washington, DC.

Because devices covered from the South Dakota

Telecommunications Fund were obsolete, Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a new law to

allow the state to fund smartphones for use by the

deaf.

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EASY GESTURE SOMETIMES IMPOSSIBLE FOR HEARING TO UNDERSTAND

A deaf man and a hearing man come across each other in

the hall.

The deaf man, wanting to be polite, gestured “you come.”

Almost all hearing people understand the “come” gesture, but

always sometimes a hearing person does not understand it.

Even if the deaf person gestured “come” slowly few times,

the hearing person still does not understand.

Why?

- for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-come-gesture/

if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another

computer, click on bottom video

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government

goes through big changes

letter to DHHIG members at:
http://deafdigest.com/2014-deaf-dhhig-letter/

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MUSIC IN SPORTS

Many deaf people love sports – football, basketball,

etc – no matter.

Many hearing people also love sports for another

reason – music! There is a lot of music during sports

events. Hearing people enjoy two things – watching

sports and listening to the music.

We, the deaf, often do not realize it!

- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-and-music-sports/

if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another

computer, click on bottom video

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Advice for deaf clients seeking legal assistance

http://deafdigest.com/deaf-clients-legal-assistance/

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A GROUP IN COLORADO OPPOSES MORE MONEY FOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS

A group spoke during legislative sessions in Colorado,

opposing shifting of funds from landline phones to wireless

systems.

This group is not opposed to wireless systems per se. It

simply opposes money moved to wireless systems because

telephone companies may no longer have the incentive to keep

landline phones continuing.

And if that happens, deaf people, lacking wireless devices,

will have no access during emergencies!

LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO

(video with captions; may not work with iPads)

a free hearing aid
http://deafdigest.com/videos/freehearingaid/

Do enjoy viewing that video! Sorry, this video may

not work with iPad.

OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

Deaf Association of Wyoming

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Deaf Pin of the Week – a picture

Alberta Chapter, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-pin-alberta-chapter-registry-of-interpreters-for-deaf/

DeafDigest thanks Robin Byers-Pierce for providing

the photographs of these pins

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Deaf people can do anything

we have a deaf person who is a

- U.S. foreign service diplomat

this new website will be growing every weekend:
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-in-unusual-jobs/

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Deaf Question of the Week:

Q. We read in the newspapers that deaf people, in their

40′s and 50′s and 60′s “hear” for the first time in their

live because of newly implanted CI’s. Hear for the first

time?

A. If they wore hearing aids while younger before abandoning

them, then a CI does not make them hear for the first time!

send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com

the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you.

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Rene Pellerin’s corner:

My recent show in New Jersey was a very positive experience.

I asked the college to contact students in the ASL program to volunteer.

The students provided me with SSP services for all 3 days!  I believe 8 students volunteered.

They all worked in pairs!

Also, the hotel I stayed at had a restaurant.  One of the ASL students worked there!

I could order my food in ASL!   This student also arranged room service for me for breakfast!

I was spoiled with all the support I needed for the weekend.

Thank you Ocean County College students.

Rene’s show business is now entering its 3rd year and it

focuses on the Deaf-Blind.

You can email him at mailto:info@renetheunstoppable.com

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Deaf Wish List of the Week:

that Big Corporation customer service representatives

stop challenging our deaf relay services, insisting that

the deaf person talk directly to them. It took DeafDigest

editor three full months to fix a routine credit card

problem because the Customer Service representatives

insisted on a direct voice conversation, which was

impossible.

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DeafHistory:

Years 1500 – 1700 – deaf people were employed at the

Ottoman Court (government of Turkey) as court jesters

because their use of sign language fascinated hearing

people

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DeafNumbers of the Week:

nearing the magic 600 number

New Zealand has set 600 as the goal of deaf people

being implanted. So far it is at 596

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Deaf Collegiate Athletes:

Donovan Robertson is a sophomore trackster with the

Ohio State University men’s track team

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Elite Deaf Athletes:

Felicia Schroeder who has played big time soccer in

NCAA-I and played professionally overseas, has

announced her retirement

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Deaf Sports Library

We have many deaf athletes that are elite – professional

or Olympic-level, or national-level or international-level.

These elites are listed at:
http://deafdigestsports.com/category/elite-deaf-athletes/

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Deaf Sports Picture

A famous college basketball coach and a deaf fan

http://deafdigest.com/a-famous-college-basketball-coach-and-deaf-fan/

the picture has captions under it so do visit that link

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DeafDigest Sports:

http://deafdigestsports.com/

you can subscribe; no cost

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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

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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -

*  Director of Human Services – Los Angeles, CA

*  Staff Interpreter (2 positions available) – Los Angeles, CA

*  Staff Interpreter (2 positions available)- Riverside, CA (CODIE)

*  Community Advocate – Los Angeles, CA

*  Community Advocate (Part-time) – Riverside, CA  (CODIE)

To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go

to our website:

http://www.gladinc.org

If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume

and application to:

Jeff Fetterman

Human Resources Manager

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.

2222 Laverna Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90041

V/TDD:  (323) 550-4207(323) 550-4207

Fax #:  (323) 550-4204

E-mail: mailto:gladhr@gladinc.org

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Gallaudet University faculty positions

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

Positions contingent on funding

Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.

The university is currently accepting applications for one or more faculty positions in the following departments:

ASL & Deaf Studies

Biology

Business

Counseling

Education

Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

Linguistics

Psychology

Physical Education and Recreation

Social Work

For detailed job descriptions and application information, go to: http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities.html

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position opening

Principal

Lexington School for the Deaf

Jackson Heights, NY

Position:                  Principal

Department:                School

Position Summary: The Principal serves as the Lexington School’s instructional leader and is responsible for all instructional supervision, program administration, curriculum implementation/ initiatives, and staff development.

Essential Duties:

-    Provide leadership to all education program personnel while working within the requirements of New York State education law and regulations as well as the policies of the Board of Trustees.

-    Supervise department/related services supervisors.

-    Administer all aspects of school programs.

-    Promote curriculum improvement and ensure that instructional programs and courses are implemented consistent with the New York State Common Core and other mandated standards.

-    Maintain program compliance with all applicable education law and regulations.

-    Keep informed and up to date regarding new developments in curriculum, instruction, and administration.

-    Serve as the liaison between the Parents Staff Association and the School.

-    Supervise the use of the approved budget for the School. -    Implement School’s disciplinary policy. -    Set the tone for a positive school climate, establishing clear standards for  student deportment commensurate with the Lexington’s philosophy and policies, and current school law.

-    Manage the selection of staff, performance evaluation, tenure procedure, and administration of disciplinary actions for School program personnel.

-    Support technology integration practices in the school educational programs.

-    Oversee the New York State Assessment program.

-    Represent the school programs during Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

-    Work as part of the Lexington Executive Administrative Team.

Qualifications:

-    Experience as an Educational Supervisor.

-    Experience as a Certified Teacher of the Deaf.

-    Knowledge of the psychological and physiological development of children. -    Ability to apply cognitive theories of teaching and learning required; knowledge of the Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) preferred.

-    Knowledge of curriculum and principles of learning.

-    Knowledge of language and literacy development.

-    Knowledge of Deaf Culture needs and issues.

.    Ability to develop a school improvement plan and make decisions to facilitate its fulfillment.

-    Proficient in American Sign Language. Attributes:

-    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

-    Ability to maintain confidentiality.

-    Ability to respond professionally if faced with difficult situations.

-    Leadership, organizational and time management skills.

-    Ability to multi-task, comply with identified priorities and deadlines, and respond to changing environment.

-    Ability to collect data and make sound decisions.

-    Ability to supervise and motivate employees at different levels.

-    Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Qualifications:

-    Masters Degree required.

-    Teacher of the Deaf Certification required.

-    New York State Certification-School Administration and Supervision or School Building Leaders required..

To Apply, Email Resume to: mailto:jobopportunities@lexnyc.org or fax at 718-350-3332

(Please indicate “Principal” in subject line)

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career opportunities

PAHrtners Deaf Services

positions in Pittsburgh, PA & Glenside, PA

www.pahrtners.com/careers
www.facebook.com/deafjobs

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PITTSBURGH AND GLENSIDE

PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health

professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults.

Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services

to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children, adolescents and adults.

Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf or Hard of Hearing!

As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community PAHrtners is

rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school

graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of

experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building

position waiting for you! E.O.E.

PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals

who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf

culture to fill the following positions:

Residential Counselors for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

- Full Time, Part Time, On Call; Glenside and Pittsburgh locations

Assistant Program Director for Residential Services for Deaf Adults

with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs – Full

Time; Glenside location

Residential Program Assistant for Adult Residential Program – Full

Time; Glenside location

Case Managers  for Residential Program for Deaf Adults with

Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs – Full Time;

Glenside location

Residential Counselors for Residential Treatment Facility for

Adolescents- Full Time; Glenside location

Therapist/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker- Full Time; Glenside

location

Staff Interpreter- Full Time; Glenside location

HR Assistant- Full Time; Glenside location

Go to our Website at: www.PAHrtners.com to learn more about each

position.

Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs

Send your letter of intent and resume to:

Elizabeth Williams, Office Manager

PAHrtners Deaf Services,

614 N. Easton Road,

Glenside, PA 19038

Email: mailto:ewilliams@pahrtners.com

Fax: 215-884-6301

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position opening

Residential Supervisor – Nights (Long-term substitute)

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Pittsburgh, PA

REPORTS TO:    Dean of Students

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is considered to be a long-term substitute basis and non-exempt position.  Responsibilities include supervising students’ activities before and during their sleeping hours and in the morning before school, safety and security of students and must know the students’ whereabouts at all times, responds quickly to accidents or injuries, apply first aid when necessary, and contact the Health Center and/or Security when necessary, report student concerns and progress to the Dean of Students or Assistant Dean of Students, manage routine student discipline as directed by the Dean of Students, document and report accidents, adverse behavior, suspected abuse and keeping other records/data as required.

MINIMUM UALIFICATIONS:    FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background and Act 82 clearances required.

DEADLINE:    Until filled

STARTING DATE:    ASAP

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Send letter of application and resume to:

Dori Bachar

Director of Human Resources

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

300 East Swissvale Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  15218

E-mail: mailto:dbachar@wpsd.org

The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf does not discriminate in its programs of education, employment, and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, disability, or gender preference.

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open position

Visiting / Assistant / Associate Professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting & Interpreting Studies

(Division of Special Education)

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR

(REVISED 3/11/14)

Recruitment Number: F1317

Application Deadline:  Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure priority review of your file, have application materials in by 04/11/2014.

Start Date:  September 16, 2014.  Opportunities to begin teaching before September 2014 may be possible.

The Division of Special Education at Western Oregon University seeks qualified applicants with experience in interpreter education for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in the graduate Interpreting Studies and undergraduate ASL/English Interpreting programs. Appointment at the Assistant or Associate level will be considered pending appropriate experience.  ABD applicants are encouraged to apply and will be placed at the non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor rank.

Coursework in the Interpreting programs are offered in a variety of formats, including on-campus, blended, online, and condensed formats. The undergraduate ASL/English Interpreting program at WOU is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education and prepares students as generalists who are able to interpret in a variety of settings. Students are prepared through a curriculum infused with the demand-control schema, which serves as the foundational framework on which to build their professional practice. WOU.s undergraduate interpreting program was the inaugural winner of the Sorenson VRS Interpreter Education Award of Excellence in 2008. The primarily online graduate program in Interpreting Studies prepares experienced interpreters to become leaders, mentors, and teachers of interpreting. This program recently won the University Professional and Continuing Education Association Outstanding Credit Program Award. The university strongly encourages applications from scholars of diverse backgrounds with a commitment to multicultural education. Excellent benefits package included.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, both online and on campus, in the growing MA in Interpreting Studies program and will teach campus-based and/or online undergraduate courses focusing on ASL/English Interpreting. Other responsibilities may include student advising, alternative calendar/off campus teaching, program development and coordination, graduate thesis supervision and project supervision, clinical supervision, teaching condensed courses in the summer, and committee work as required by the union contract.

Qualifications:

Required

-    Ph.D/Ed.D in applicable field (e.g., interpreting, interpreter education, linguistics, distance education, or adult education) required for appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Visiting Assistant Professor possible for ABD (renewable for three years). To be appointed at the Associate Professor level, applicants must have sufficient experience to qualify for promotion according to University guidelines. -    National interpreting certification (e.g., CI and CT; NIC; Ed:k-12; or CDI)

-    3 years experience teaching interpreting at the postsecondary level (specifically theory, processing, and practical application courses)

-    Experience with online education and openness to online instruction.

-    Knowledge of theories of meaning transfer and research on interpreting/interpreter education.

-    Knowledge of national standards for interpreter education and interpreter practitioners

-    Excellent signed and/or spoken communication, written, and presentation skills

-    Effective teamwork, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

-    Ability to collaborate with faculty from a wide range of interpreting backgrounds

-    Ability to design and implement engaging and effective instruction

Preferred

-    Other national certifications (ASLTA or SC: L)

-    Demonstrated commitment to scholarship -    Experience with training interpreter educators

-    Program development and coordination experience

-    Demonstrated leadership in the field of interpreting

-    Ability to provide professional interpreters with the opportunity for growth and development beyond the undergraduate level and to participate in observation, practice, and supervision.

Contact information:

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Elisa Maroney, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, at 503-838-8735503-838-8735 (TTY/V); mailto:maronee@wou.edu

For more information about the graduate and undergraduate programs, go to http://www.wou.edu/sped

For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact Human Resources at 503-838-8552503-838-8552 or mailto:employment@wou.edu

Application Process:

Required application materials:

-    A WOU Faculty Application Form – available at http://www.wou.edu/facultyapp

-    Letter of interest describing professional skills and experience related to the job requirements and duties, scholarly interests and accomplishments, and plans for future growth.

-    Curriculum vita including evidence of scholarly activity

-    Teaching philosophy

-    Unofficial graduate transcripts for highest degree earned

-    Names and contact information for three (3) references

(Three (3) current letters of reference will be required prior to a campus interview. At least one of the references must address teaching interpreting.)

Submit Application Materials to: F1317, Assistant Professor of ASL English Interpreting/Interpreting Studies

Human Resources

Western Oregon University

345 N. Monmouth Ave.

Monmouth, OR  97361

-OR- E-mail as an attachment to mailto:employment@wou.edu  -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144.

Western Oregon University (WOU) is a mid-sized public comprehensive university located in the Monmouth-Independence area, the heart of Oregon’s thriving Willamette Valley. The university serves a large number of first-generation college students. WOU has received national recognition for its commitment and success in serving students. The campus is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital, about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of about 5400 undergraduate and 800 graduate students enjoys the vibrant and close-knit intellectual community of a leading liberal arts college. Opportunities exist to work in diverse local communities. It is home to the Regional Resource Center on Deafness and a variety of programs preparing professionals to work with individuals who are Deaf including Rehabilitation Counseling, ASL/English Interpreting, Interpreting Studies, American Sign Language Studies, and related continuing education and technical assistance programs, as well as the Teaching Research Institute and the Center on Sensory Disability.

Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce

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open positions in North Carolina

Deaf Services Specialist position is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=778196

Raleigh Regional Center Manager is located in Raleigh North Carolina.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/northcarolina/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=823781

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open positions

The Learning Center for Deaf

Framingham, MA

Secondary Vice Principal (Expected Start Date July 1)
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-job-secondary-vice-principal/

Classroom Teacher of the Deaf
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/

Classroom Teacher of the Deaf – Mathematics
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/

Substitute Classroom Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/subtitute-teaching-jobs-learning-center-for-deaf/

Substitute Classroom Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/substitute-classroom-assistant-job-learning-center-for-deaf/

Walden School Family Partner
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-family-partner-wraparound/

Walden School Child Care Worker – Day
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/

Walden School Child Care Worker – Residential
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/

Walden School Child Care Worker – Overnight
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/

Relief Child Care Worker
http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-deaf-relief-worker-child-care-worker-substitutes/

System Administrator & Desktop Support
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-desktop-systems-support-specialist-job/

Substitute Daycare Center Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/

Substitute Daycare Center Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/

Walden School Teacher (Anticipated Opening)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-teacher-job/

If you are interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume, application (found on website -
http://www.tlcdeaf.org  as well as three professional references to mailto:hr@tlcdeaf.org. The application packet must be complete in order to be considered for the position.

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position opening

Assistant Vice President for NTID Finance and Budget

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY

College/Division

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Organization

NTID Finance and Budget

Staff Job Function

Accounting and Financial

Wage Band

123A

Employment Category

Fulltime

Department/College Description

NTID, one of the nine colleges of RIT, is the world’s largest

technological college serving deaf and hard of hearing students.

Created by Congress and funded by the U.S. Department of Education,

it represents the world’s first effort to educate large numbers of

deaf students within a college campus planned primarily for hearing

students. Together with 15,000 full and part-time hearing students,

over 1,300 college-age deaf students from all 50 states and abroad

study and reside on the campus of the Rochester Institute of

Technology. NTID is committed to creating a climate that fosters the

success of every student and employee by appreciating the unique

contributions that each person makes to the educational process based

on their ethnic, cultural, linguistic and gender-related knowledge

and experiences. For more information about NTID at RIT visit <a

href=“http://www.ntid.rit.edu”>http://www.ntid.rit.edu</a>

Position reports directly to the President of NTID and serves as the

principal financial officer for NTID. Areas of responsibility

include: financial reporting; financial and operations policy and

procedure for the financial sustainability of NTID; budget

preparation and monitoring of the college’s budget.

Detailed Job Description

Monitor $90 million in revenue and expenses for the College of NTID.

Prepare financial component of NTID?s annual budget request to the

Department of Education. Prepare responses for all questions from

Department of Education included as a part of the Supplementary Data

of the annual budget request.

Work in partnership with the RIT Budget Director, Controller, and

their staffs.

Assure that NTID expenditures are in compliance with all RIT policies

as well as any mandated by the Department of Education.

Present budget updates and financial analysis for the President of

NTID and the NTID Administrative Council. Advise the President of

NTID of challenges and opportunities for NTID and the RIT Budget

Committee based on multiple funding levels that may be approved by

Congress, and recommend funding amounts to be requested from the

Federal Government.

Advise NAC members, Chairpeople and Department heads to resolve

budget issues that may arise within their divisions/department,

including assisting them in creating financial rationales for

programs they are proposing to the President of NTID or to other RIT

colleges.

Manage multiple projects; demonstrate patience in dealing with

managers with little knowledge of finances; provide support and

advisement to decision makers; communicate effectively in writing,

verbally, and through the use of sign language; and maintain

confidentiality.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Advanced degree in related field: Master of Business Administration,

Accounting, Finance, and/or CPA or equivalent

8-10 years of budget management and financial analysis experience in

a medium to large size organization, preferably in higher education.

Experience in reporting and presenting complex financial information

to administration for decision-making purposes.

5-10 years personnel supervisory experience

Fluency in American Sign Language and familiarity with Deaf culture.

Candidates who are not fluent in American Sign

Language must commence learning immediately and be able to

demonstrate such proficiency within two years of hire.

Required Minimum Education Level

MBA

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Cover Letter

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it

at: http://apptrkr.com/439694. Click the link for search openings and

in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the

BR number.

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal

background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or

written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as

determined by Human Resources.

RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity,

pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal

opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on

the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender,

religion, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression,

national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring,

admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with

disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you

need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and

hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at
585-475-2424585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations

on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a

case-by-case basis.

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position opening

full-time Case Manager position

Sanderson Community Center

Taylorsville, Utah,

Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

in Taylorsville, Utah, is seeking applicants for a *full-time Case

Manager position*, 40 hours per week, starting range at

$18.38-$24.59/hour, with full state benefits including medical,

dental, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation, sick and holiday leave, etc.

The person in this position will provide case management services

to individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing most often in

one-on-one settings (perform needs assessments, crisis intervention,

create service plans, make referrals, provide follow up support,

maintain confidentiality), coordinate with outside agencies to obtain

needed accommodations and coordinate service delivery, network to

develop community partnerships, provide workshops, as well as to

identify systems needs, develop policy and advocate for systems

change.  Requirements are a Bachelors or Masters degree in a human

service related field, ASL fluency and knowledge of Deaf culture, and

professional experience in a similar capacity.  Preference will be

given to candidates who are able to obtain qualifying licensure.

*For full list of requirements, job description, benefits,

supplemental information, and to apply for the position, please visit

the DSDHH Case Manager announcement:  https://statejobs.utah.gov

Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2014 11:59 PM

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position opening

The Project Manager/ Interim Director

Denali Deaf Community Center

Anchorage, Alaska

Ok well then that makes that easy to decide.

We would like to run the ad for 2 weeks.

Invoice: Denali Deaf Community Center

email: media.denalidcc@gmail.com

The Project Manager/ Interim Director is contracted to be the interim

Chief Executive Officer of Denali Deaf Community Center. The Director

reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the

organization’s consistent achievement of its mission, corporate

compliance and financial objectives. In program development, grant

management and administration, the Director will:

Specific Executive responsibilities:

1.    Provide Visionary Leadership by ensuring DDCC has an effective

strategic plan and objectives to achieve its mission, demonstrating

organizational movement toward goals with consistent and timely

progress.

2.    Ensure Fiscal Stability by developing program, organizational

and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry

out plans and policies authorized by the board.

3.    Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all

areas of the organization’s work.

4.    Maintain official records, ensure compliance with no profit

regulations, for profit business enterprise, federal, state and local

regulations, ensure grant compliance with the State of Alaska.

5.    Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and

trends in the field including social enterprise and business

development & participating in professional organizations.

In budget and finance, the Director will:

1.    Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial

practices for the DDCC as a non profit and corresponding for profit

companies including a cafe, commercial kitchen and facility rental.

2.    Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in

preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget

guidelines.

3.    Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the

organization to carry out its work by building unrestricted cash

reserves.

4.    Jointly, with the Executive Committee of the board of

directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and

jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.

5.    Manage a 2.6 million dollar budget, ensuring appropriate fiscal

compliance is in place with state use of funds.

In Project Management the Director will:

1.    Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and

recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and

completing action plans; implementing production, productivity,

quality, and customer-service standards.

2.    Coordinate contracting, bids and monitor contractor

deliverables, resolving problems; completing audits; identifying

trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

3.    Mange project funds via financial objectives by forecasting

requirements; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances;

initiating corrective actions.

In communications, the Director will:

1.    See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of

the organization and all important factors influencing it.

2.    Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and

goals.

3.    Effectively communicate to Deaf and Hearing, in ASL, writing

English, verbalization and gesture.

4.    Establish sound working relationships and cooperative

arrangements with community groups and organizations.

5.    Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to

agencies, organizations, and the general public.  Participate in

community membership organizations.

6.    Enhance DDCC’s reputation by accepting ownership for

accomplishing new and different projects; exploring opportunities to

add value to agency accomplishments.

In relations with staff, the Director will:

1.    Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of

all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.

2.    Accomplish human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting,

orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and

disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning,

monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and

reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and

procedures.           Ensure that job descriptions are developed,

that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human

resource practices are in place.

3.    See that an effective management team, with appropriate

provision for succession, is in place.

4.    Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and

assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total

program of the organization.

5.    Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a

diverse staff of top quality people.

Skills/Qualifications include but are not limited to: Proficiency

ASL, Developing Budgets, Coaching, Supervision, Staffing, Project

Management, Management Proficiency, Process Improvement, Tracking

Budget Expenses, Self-Development, Planning, Performance Management,

Inventory Control, Communication, and Corporate Compliance.

Physical Demands: sitting, speaking, reading, driving, use of

computers, video phones, some lifting, bending and moving objects and

equipment.

Email cover letter & resume to mailto:alaskadeafcenter@gmail.com by 3/7/14

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position opening

Associate Dean of Deaf Studies

Ohlone College

Fremont, CA

Provide educational and academic leadership for excellence in

teaching and learning within a Learning College philosophy and

environment. Direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the programs

and activities of the Deaf Studies Division in Academic Affairs.

Exercise direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical

staff. Coordinate assigned activities with other College departments,

divisions, and outside agencies. Provide highly responsible and

complex administrative support to the Vice President of Academic

Affairs.

The Associate Dean is responsible for the following academic programs

and services: American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Program, Deaf

Education Para-Professional Program, Deaf Preparation Program,

Interpreter Preparation Program, Gallaudet University Regional

Center, and DeafTEC program.

ILLUSTRATIVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a

combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Possession of a master’s degree; and one year of formal training,

internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the

administrator’s administrative assignment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Application packets must be submitted to the Human Resources Office

by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13th at 5:00 PM. For full description

and to application instructions, visit http://apptrkr.com/438013

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position opening

Assistive Communication Technology Program Manager

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services

Olympia, Washington

full information and application procedures at:
http://deafdigest.com/assistive-communication-technology-program-manager-dual-language-asl/

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position opening

Instructional/Support Faculty positions

NTID

Rochester, NY

INSTRUCTIONAL/SUPPORT FACULTY POSITIONS-NTID

NTID, one of the nine colleges of RIT, is the world’s largest

technological college serving deaf and hard of hearing students.

Created by Congress and funded by the U.S. Department of   Education,

it represents the world’s first effort to educate large numbers of

deaf students within a college campus planned primarily for hearing

students.   Together with 15,000 full and part-time hearing students,

over 1,300 college-age deaf students from all 50 states and abroad

study and reside on the campus of the Rochester Institute of

Technology.

NTID is committed to creating a climate that fosters the success of

every student and employee by appreciating the unique contributions

that each person makes to the educational process based on their

ethnic, cultural, linguistic and gender-related knowledge and

experiences. For more information about NTID at RIT visit
http://www.ntid.rit.edu.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NTID is currently accepting applications for the following

positions:

Instructional Support Faculty: NTID Science and Mathematics. Details

regarding this position can be found at:
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword Search: 917BR.

Instructional Support Faculty: NTID Science and Mathematics. Details

regarding this position can be found at:
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty  Keyword Search: 916BR.

Instructional Support Faculty: NTID Science and Mathematics. Details

regarding this position can be found at:
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty   Keyword Search: 914BR.

Instructional Support Faculty: NTID Science and Mathematics. Details

regarding this position can be found at:
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty   Keyword Search: 915BR.

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2014 and will continue

until the position is filled. The hiring of successful candidates is

contingent on the availability of budgetary resources.

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(revised posting)

Executive Director

American School for the Deaf

West Hartford, CT

American School for the Deaf (ASD) is seeking an Executive Director to lead and provide strategic vision to the nation’s oldest school for the deaf and the birthplace of deaf education in the U.S. ASD serves deaf and hard of hearing infants, children, youth, adults and their families and caregivers through its statewide Birth-to-Three program, the core pre K-12 grade campus-based program, outreach and support services provided to school districts, a licensed treatment center and academic program for behaviorally challenged deaf and hard of hearing students, an international program for high school-age students and an adult vocational program.

The Executive Director is the CEO and administrative head of the school and reports to the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Administration or a related field; 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in a complex and diverse educational institution; excellent written and communications skills and ASL proficiency; finance and budgeting expertise and strategic planning experience.

For more information including a complete job description and application procedure, please visit the ASD website at www.asd-1817.org. Application deadline is February 7, 2014.

EOE/ADA

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Job announcement

Superintendent, ND School for the Deaf/

Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

State Department of Public Instruction

Devils Lake, North Dakota

position description & application instructions at:
http://deafdigest.com/job-announcement-superintendent-north-dakoka-deaf-schoolresource-center/

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