DeafDigest Blue - August 1, 2010 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 14th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com/ and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/crazyinterview/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/appearance/ This week's ASL Videos: http://deafdigest.com/videos/adaattitude/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafsociallife/ (please click on the arrow to start the video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Selected Books on Sale at 20% off Harris Communications is known for their large selection of books on sign language, deaf culture, and interpreting. 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He departed us last week in an accident at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona. He was in Washington, DC to take part at the international deaf basketball referees clinic at Gallaudet University. He then continued on his vacation trip to Arizona when he met his untimely death. - Hot Newspaper stories during the week: a deaf postman delivers a real live baby http://deafdigest.com/iangallagher/ a deaf person and a deaf-blind person on Appalachian trail hike http://deafdigest.com/dianedinger/ - Very Hot News President Obama signs a bill that intends to increase employment for the disabled, the deaf included within a 5-year span. The targeted goal is 100,000 disabled and deaf people added to employment ranks. - Sunday July 25th Those interested in adopting a deaf child would do well to subscribe to a free deaf adoption email list. It shares with subscribers information on available deaf kids, ready for adoption. Do email mailto:deb@skjeveland.us to request subscription to the mailing list. - Monday July 26th Did the Baseball Hall of Fame committee improve the chances of Dummy Hoy's induction in the future? The rules have been changed. There will be three new categories; Pre-Integration (1871-1946), Golden (1947-1972) and Expansion (starting in 1973). There will be a list of candidates in each category, and Hoy's category will have 10 candidates every year. In the past, the Old Timers was one big category with Hoy having to compete against most recent old timers. Hopefully not any more. - Tuesday July 27th Up-to-date vaccinations for deaf children are a must, says The American Academy of Pediatrics, meaning those that are CI candidates. Details are being published in the August issue of Pediatrics. - Wednesday July 28th Peter C. Fackler of Rochester, New York, has been named president of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) ...... Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Deaf-REACH Annual Crab Feast Fundraiser All you can eat! Saturday August 28th 2010 2pm - 6pm 8712 Beaver Dam Rd, Beltsville MD, 20705 Crabs* hot dogs * hamburgers* vegetarian options* cold drinks* BYOB Something for everyone! $40.00 in advance by August 20th $45.00 after August 20th or at the door. Kids under 10 are free! To order online visit http://www.deaf-reach.org/ Or call 202-832-6681 Voice/TTY 1-866-970-1156 VP ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ...... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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You decide! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/adaattitude/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ................................................................ Below Market Rate Housing for Adults 55 and older - Fremont Oak Gardens A picture of this apartment community is at: http://deafdigest.com/fremontoakgardens/ Live in this BEAUTIFUL, newer, BELOW MARKET RATE apartment community for adults that want to have fun and enjoy life. One Bedroom Apartment (Approximately 550 sq ft) available Conveniently located at 2681 Driscoll Rd, Fremont CA 94539 - Below Market Rate housing for seniors age of 55 or older - Extensive design features for deaf & hard of hearing - Bus stop 50 ft from complex & future Bart expansion - Coin-Operated laundry facility - Free high-speed internet computer lab with video cameras - Full kitchen with modern appliances - Professional management with ongoing onsite & offsite services & programs - Indoor/Outdoor Community areas - Community Gardens - Conveniently located to shopping and entertainment areas - Minutes away from Fremont Senior Center, Lake Elizabeth, Mission District Historic Area etc. - Controlled access - Small pets are welcome! To QUALIFY for an apartment at Fremont Oak Gardens, applicants must be 55 years of age or older & meet income guidelines (Min Income: 1 1/2 times the rent). Monthly Rent: $925.00. Section 8 welcome! APPLICATIONS for apartments at Fremont Oak Gardens are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm at: Fremont Oak Gardens 2681 Driscoll Rd Fremont, CA 94539 VP 1866 774 7140 Satellite Housing 1521 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703 Or download at: http://satellitehousing.org/pages/Building%20Applications/fogapplication.pdf For more information, please call: 510.490.4013 ................................................................ A DIFFERENT DEAF SOCIAL LIFE We have our own Deaf Social life. Some of us go to deaf clubs, some go to deaf churches, some go to deaf sporting events, some go to school alumni reunions, etc. Some deaf people do not go out and have a social life. Yes, they have a social life but it is different. They work at Gallaudet or NTID or at schools for the deaf where there are many deaf employees. When they work all day with their deaf friends, it becomes their daily social life. It is the same with deaf people at factories where many other deaf people work there, too. On weekends, they stay home because they get tired of seeing the same old deaf faces every day at work! - for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafsociallife/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) THE CHANGING OF SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF At one time, years ago, South Dakota School for the Deaf was a thriving institution. Times have changed. The school serves the state of South Dakota with outreach work. The oral and CI programs have been transferred to the Brandon Valley School District. And the school's ASL program has just been transferred to the Harrisburg School District. DeafDigest finds it troubling. ....................................................... ................................................................ 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THE DEAF AND THE SHOP TALK A deaf man quit his job as network engineer. Reason for him for leaving his job was his frustration at being left out of shop talk. His associates would get together to discuss the latest developments with computer networks, tricks and tips. This deaf man was left out in the old. Ashley Fiolek, who is deaf, is the world's best female motocross racer. In a recent newspaper story it said: She did not hear her fellow motorcycle racers talk about how steep the drop is from the peristyle or how big the jumps will be. We, the deaf, have to overcome being left out of such shop talk to succeed in our professions. AN ON-GOING DEAF YAHOOGROUP DISCUSSION There is an on-going deaf yahoogroup discussion. The topic was: hearing aid versus cochlear implant Interestingly enough, there are hearing aid supporters that prefer the ads over CI. A NOVEL PATTERNED ON ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL A novel is hitting the British book stores. The title is "C" by author Tom McCarthy. This is not a joke; C is, indeed, the title. The plot revolves around Serge Carrefax. His father operated a school for the deaf; his mother was deaf and was one of the father's students. Pretty much an Alexander Graham Bell look-alike. The novel, however, is not-deaf related. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked: I notice you are fingerspelling a lot; don't you know the signs for the words you are spelling? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series As many of you know, the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) is the organization that represents judicial reporters, realtime captioners, and CART providers across the country. Members of NCRA are meeting in Chicago this week for their 2010 Annual Convention and Exposition with the theme of "Striving for New Heights." >From August 4th through 8th, there will be seminars, workshops, networking events, and other opportunities for court reporters and captioning and CART professionals to meet and learn more about what is on the horizon in our industry. Speed and realtime contests will be held to showcase the talents of some of the best steno writers in our business. Because people in the broadcast television industry and the business world will still continue to need our services, there will probably be some captioning and remote CART provided from hotel rooms in the Hilton Chicago, where the convention is taking place. So when you watch your favorite live television show this week, you might wonder where that captioner is. Could he or she be in a hotel room looking out over Lake Michigan? BANNED FROM MUSIC PLAYING FOR 10 YEARS Tracy Lyons, a deaf British woman, has been banned from playing music for 10 years. Her crime? In possession of 18 speakers, six CD players, two TVs, a mixing deck, a tuner radio and a PlayStation. Needless to say, her loud music playing generated numerous complaints from her neighbors. Her excuse was this: I'm one of the quietest people on the street. Everyone else plays their music, their kids scream non-stop and I have to put up with a very noisy bus stop 24 hours a day. I'm deaf so my tunes never sound loud to me The magistrate didn't buy the excuse and slapped her with a hefty fine and a 10-year ban. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ I THOUGHT THE DEAF COULD....... be an authority on hearing loss issues no deaf person is an expert on everything that relates to hearing loss. A deaf person may not understand CI issues or may not understand what Cued Speech is all about or understand what alternative sign languages are all about, and so on. when a hearing person never meets a deaf person in his life his knowledge of the deaf are often wrong ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Remodeling Company serves only in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland The choice of your home remodeling contractor is one of the most crucial choices you will ever make. If you choose the right contractor, your chances of being satisfied are 100% All of our work carries one year warranty. We will be happy to explain the details in our conversation with you. Our remodeling service includes: - Kitchen - Attic - Basement - Bathroom - New Addition - Deck - Siding Are you thinking of remodeling your existing bathroom? We will finish your bathroom in one week or we will pay you $100 per day for every day we are late. We believe in making life more comfortable through quality remodels Elijah Gold, deaf owner Surdus, LLC Remodeling Based in Washington, DC http://www.surdusremodeling.com 202-540-8750 VP Licensed, Insured, and Bonded VA# 134097 DC# 68004119 MHIC# 127587 ................................................................ ................................................................ Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., a leading plaintiffs' litigation law firm, is expanding litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective cochlear implants. If you believe that you may have received an "Important Notification" letter from Advanced Bionics about your HiRes90k or Clarion II cochlear implant in either 2004 or 2006, we urge you to contact us to receive important legal information - even if you CI is working. Many of our clients' cochlear implants stopped working prematurely as described in the letter. We have a Deaf attorney and VP available. To find out more, please click here and follow instructions on the screen or go to: http://www.weitzlux.com/failed-cochlear-implants_1937570.html ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! A group of selected third world doctors were given special training sessions at the Georgia Ear Institute. These classes were designed to help these doctors do future CI operations. ..... The Deaf and the Law: - location United Kingdom - case a woman, who became deaf as a child because of meningitis as a child, filed a claim for compensation from her physiican that treated her years ago - result she suffered a double defeat; the judge cleared the physician from any wrong doing and also denied compensation - comment this is strange that this woman would wait many years later as an adult to file a claim over a treatment many years back? ...... The Captioning Blunder of the Week: he won't (went) to high school .... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: ACHI, the statewide agency serving the deaf in Arizona has officially became the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH). ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Max Sallop, Revere, MA, who departed us last week. A naysayer may say that a deaf man cannot drive an ice cream truck because of the need to hear neighborhood children screaming for the truck to stop. Max had been a long time testimony to how wrong these naysayers are. Selling ice cream provided Max with a comfortable lifestyle while providing for his family. And going one up, he even mentored hearing hirees on the nuances of ice cream vending! Not just that, he was also a deaf community leader with a long list of accomplishments beyond DeafDigest's limited space. In case you are wondering, yes, Max's son Marvin was a long time educator, and formerly served Texas School for the Deaf as the superintendent. Thank you Max for showing the hearing public what a deaf person could do in the business world. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Amid much celebrating over the 20 years of ADA, one fact escapes us. ADA regulations would have never existed in the first place in the perfect world - meaning positive attitude by the non-disabled when dealing with the deaf and the disabled. But because the non-disabled do not fairly treat the deaf and the disabled, ADA had to be forced on them. ...... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? A lipreading challenge at a party when everyone was having a great time were these words: Isle of View practically 100 percent of deaf partygoers thought it was: I love you if you have lipreading tales, please share these with mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ....... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: the police officer was about to give you a speeding ticket because you were caught speeding on a VR related business trip but lets you off with a warning. ....... DeafBook of the Week Silence of the Spheres Harry G Lang The Deaf Experience in the History of Science Bergin & Garvey 1994 DeafDigest editor has many deaf-related book in his private home library. Some books are still in print; some books are out of print. Some books are old; some books are recent. Happy reading ! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcement Indiana School for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN The Indiana School for the Deaf currently has job openings/postings for the following positions: Job Title Posting # Posting Dates Substitute Teacher 569202 7/26/10-8/8/10 HS English Teacher 569212 7/26/10-8/8/10 Steam Plant Op 2 569211 7/26/10-8/8/10 Teacher Assistant 569213 7/26/10-8/8/10 Applicants must submit an Indiana State Application via the Indiana State Personnel website at http://www.in.gov/spd If you have any questions please contact Missy Betzold in our Human Resources Department via telephone (317/920-6218 v/tty) or E-Mail: mailto:mbetzold@isd.k12.in.us Website: http://www.deafhoosiers.com/ Mission Statement - The Indiana School for the Deaf Community promotes academic and social excellence for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through a Bilingual/Bicultural environment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Announcement Program Manager, Bridgman Home San Diego Youth Services San Diego, CA Status: Full-Time Compensation: $50,000-$53,000/Year + Excellent Benefits Specific Responsibilities: Accountable to Division Director. Responsible for the development and maintenance of quality youth services, including overall supervision of the contracted components. Must participate in Center Development Team (CDT); develop resources that are in line with community needs; and maintain and evaluate quality services that are in contract compliance with funding sources. Expected to supervisor 5 to 8 direct line staff and may carry a minimum caseload. Duties: Program Manager ensures that: 1. Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of program(s) that adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDYS as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards of quality. 2. Provide personnel management to include the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of core staff, interns and volunteers. 3. Coordinate in-service trainings and component meetings for the purpose of training/supervising staff and facilitating communication. 4. Participate in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to personnel. Work with Division Director and SDYS toward the development, management and coordination of component staff and ensure that the component has adequate staffing to provide delivery of services in compliance with contracts. 5. Maintain quality volunteer program in conjunction with Volunteer Services. 6. Liaison with community referral and funding sources to enhance and maintain relationships. Expand community linkages for referral and advocacy. 7. Coordinate and maintain statistical systems for funding sources, contract compliance. Provide necessary reports and statistics to funding sources and monitor quality assurance of services via case file review procedures. 8. Attend and assist in facilitation of weekly staff supervision meetings and participate in appropriate agency-wide committees. 9. Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of service-partner protected health information and other applicable information and material in accordance to agency and center policies, and applicable regulations and laws including HIPAA. 10. Responsible for service coordination including scheduling, curriculum development, staffing and evaluation. 1. Develop and monitor comprehensive service system including intake, screening, assignment and follow-up. 2. Develop and maintain relationships with local schools, community groups, and community centers. 3. Assist Division Director with ensuring standards of quality to include service partner confidentiality, program philosophy, and SDYS guiding principles. 4. Provide direct services (i.e. group facilitation, tutoring, case management, etc.) as needed to meet contract objectives. 15. Participate in grant development. 1. With Assistance from the Division Director, monitor budget and comply with fiscal policies and procedures. Qualifications: * Demonstrated systems-thinking with three years experience in middle management in residential services. * Fluency in American Sign Language required. * Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology. * Demonstrated experience in staff development, program and community planning, and contract and fiscal management. * Must have knowledge of and competency in deaf culture. * Ability to read and write in English is required. * Experience in counseling youth and families providing assessment, crisis intervention and education. * experience with youth and designing youth leadership systems, preferably in residential settings. * Demonstrated leadership ability, ability to function effectively in stressful situations, sensitivity to direct service perspectives, tolerance of differences, creativity, and sense of humor. * Willing and able to meet background clearances. - Must have valid driver's license with a good driving record. Send resume to: SDYS, attn: BHPM, P.O. Box 80756, San Diego, CA 92138 or fax to (619) 221-8611 or e-mail to mailto:hr@sdyouthservices.org An Equal Opportunity Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening LVN Nursing Job Available (Must know ASL) Maxim Healthcare Services Pleasant Hill, CA In-home care position available in Pleasant Hill, CA, just 15 minutes outside Oakland/Berkeley. The patient is an 8 year old male with CHARGE syndrome. He is deaf, blind in one eye, had 2 heart repairs, has acid reflux, takes growth hormone injections, asthma, ADHD and other behavioral issues, solitary kidney, absence of semi-circular canals. Signs wonderfully, cheerful and funny attitude, gregarious and determined, curious and loving. Hours: Summer and school holidays F/T M-F 8-4 School year P/T 230-530 and other hrs to be negotiated for approx 25 hrs If interested...housing available in a home (large home, bed/bath/TV room/pool/computer room, etc) This would be negotiated separately. Position available through Maxim Healthcare Services out of Concord, CA. Please contact Jeremy or Angelo if interested at (925) 356-0344. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment vacancies Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC - Business Officer (08/05/2010 closing date) - Residential Life Trainer (08/05/2010 date) to click on any of above positions, go to: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deaf Adult Services, Inc Buffalo, NY Qualifications: BA/BS in Business/Non-Profit Administration or Human Services or equivalent with a minimum of five years management experience required or Masters Degree in Business/Non Profit Administration with a minimum of three years management experience. Proven experience with fundraising, grant writing, marketing, budget and financial management strongly desired. Thorough knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing cultures required as well as Sign Language proficiency. Strong people skills, diplomacy and public speaking abilities are necessary. DAS encourages qualified applicants with Deaf culture and ASL experience to apply. Buffalo, NY/Western NY offers a vibrant Deaf community with affordable living, access to arts and culture, sporting venues, lakefront activities and continuing education opportunities. Salary: $45-60K DOE/E and excellent benefits package. Relocation funds may be available dependent on candidate selection. Deaf Adult Services, Inc. of Buffalo, NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application, ASL v-log and full job description can be downloaded at http://www.wnydas.org Please send cover letter and resume with completed application to: Deaf Adult Services, Inc. Attn: Executive Director Search Committee, 2495 Main St. Suite 446, Buffalo, NY 14214 or e-mail to mailto:EDSEARCH@wnydas.org by Monday, August 16, 2010 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job openings sComm Kansas City, Missouri ~~ JOB OPENINGS AT SCOMM, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ~~ sComm, a growing company who develops, manufactures and distributes UbiDuo, the face-to-face communicator, has the following job opportunities: (1) Sales Representative We are seeking an outgoing and energetic candidate with sales experience and proven track record and an understanding of the sales process. The candidate should be familiar and current on availability of technology products and services in the deaf/hard of hearing/assistive technology markets. (2) Product Managers We are seeking candidates with administrative, marketing and management experiences, proven track record in managing projects, sales and distribution of services or products, customer support, troubleshooting and fulfillment, delegating, coordinating, and supervising a team of deaf and hearing members. More details on both job opportunities is available at www.scomm.com/content/job_openings Please submit resume, cover letter and references to: sComm 6238 Hadley Street Raytown, Missouri 64311 Email: mailto:jobs@scomm.com http://www.scomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised deadline) position opening classroom teacher St Mary's School for the Deaf Buffalo, NY Reference #548 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: (1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Deaf Education; AND (2) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND (3) NYS certification in at least one other area or subject; AND (4) Commitment to the School=s Total Communication Philosophy and the ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger spelling, plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI). NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Illustrative only) Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following curriculum guidelines; Instructs students in various subjects using Total Communication; Confers with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to develop individual educational plans for students; Encourages students to participate in class discussions and activities; Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results; Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements; Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and learning materials; Participates in curriculum development; Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum; Intercedes in emergency situations as required; Attends departmental and faculty meetings; Maintains order in the classroom; Performs other duties as assigned. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Office. Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to document qualifications: Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources St. Mary's School for the Deaf 2253 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 30, 2010 Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved by the Superintendent. All benefits are subject to the respective collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the Deaf. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (revised) position opening Speech Pathologist St Mary's School for the Deaf Buffalo, NY Reference #549 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following: (1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree; AND (2) NYS certification for speech pathologist; AND (3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; AND (4) Commitment to the School's Total Communication Philosophy and the ability to communicate with deaf persons using sign language and finger spelling, plus the ability to pass the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI). NOTE: Employees in this classification hired after 7/1/2001 will be required to complete the SCPI requirements pursuant to Board Policy. The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Illustrative only) Plans and prepares for therapy sessions following IEP goals and curriculum guidelines; Instructs students using Total Communication; Confers with teachers, parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to develop individual educational plans for students; Encourages students to participate in group discussions and activities; Prepares, administers, and scores evaluations and records results; Maintains documentation of therapeutic progress following IEP benchmarks; Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students= academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements; Assists in selecting appropriate learning materials, therapeutic materials and evaluation instruments; Participates in curriculum development; Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum and therapeutic IEP goals; Intercedes in emergency situations as required; Attends departmental and faculty meetings; Performs other duties as assigned. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Office. Please submit application, resume, and all appropriate information to document qualifications to: Mrs. Laura Dudley, Director of Human Resources St. Mary's School for the Deaf 2253 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 30, 2010 Discussion concerning salary, benefits and working conditions do not constitute a commitment on the part of the school and should not be misconstrued as binding until a recommendation of appointment is approved by the Superintendent. All benefits are subject to the respective collective bargaining agreements and policies of St. Mary=s School for the Deaf. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated August 1st) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - Outreach Coordinator - Bakersfield, CA - Placement Coordinator - Santa Ana, CA - Community Health Educator - Los Angeles, CA - HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA - Case Manager - Los Angeles, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Specialist Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org