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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-employees-pushed-into-retirement/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/no-electronics-at-deaf-convention/
This week’s ASL Videos with text:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/paying-for-workshop-interpreters/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafness-issues-newspaper-pullout-section/
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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/
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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Gold section.
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weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at:
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– Special notice
The signed videos in this Gold edition come with text
on the screen. Text is located below the video. The
change is being made because of circumstances.
– What the stories are saying about the deaf?
Video games are notorious for not being deaf-friendly
(lack of captions and subtitles). This may change, at
least a little, if a Japanese game programmer has his
way. He developed a game – Katawa Shoujo, which is
about a group of deaf and disabled students attending
a special needs school. This game involves interaction
between the group – and contestants need to make
game-choices, just like with other games on the market.
Ken Noll, who is deaf and has a college degree in
landscape architecture from University of Illinois,
was written up in a local newspaper. He owns
his business – Garden Kingdom, based in Glen Carbon,
Illinois but does business in the tri-state area.
Currently he has a staff of nine people working
for him, performing full service landscaping.
– Very Hot News
We have had deaf individuals donating money to Gallaudet;
we also have had deaf individuals donating money to NTID.
What about hearing colleges? Deaf architect Robert Nicol
has donated a 7-figure amount to Fresno State University.
Funds donated often come with strings attached, and in
Nicol’s case, it must go to a program to help hearing
parents work with their deaf children.
– Thursday January 26th
Another cause of deafness is antibiotics, according
to researcher Peter Steyger, himself deaf. Working as
a research scientist at Oregon Health & Science University
he has published his findings in a health publication.
– Friday January 27th
We have weather spotters, those individuals that enjoy looking
at the weather at a location and then reporting it to the
National Weather Service. Deaf weather spotters? A workshop
taking place in Nashville hopes to train a deaf group to become
weather spotters. The group is learning everything what it takes
to identify different types of weather.
– Saturday January 28th
A reality TV show is being launched in Mexico. The program –
Viaje Todo Incluyente – involves five disabled individuals,
two of them deaf, that love to travel and tour popular sites. The deaf participants are Julio Cesar, a student, and Alejandra, a teacher of the deaf.
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
Stem Cells going to help the deaf? The FDA has approved an
experiment that the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital,
Houston, TX will be performing. It is just an experiment,
and so, no conclusions should be reached until down the
road.
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PAYING FOR INTERPRETERS AT A WORKSHOP
A deaf person had to attend a workshop as part of his job
training. The issue was – who should pay for the interpreter?
Should the employer pay for it or should the workshop host
pay for it.
The deaf person came up with an idea. He made a suggestion
that he attend the workshop free. And in turn the fee that would
have normally paid for the workshop would go to the interpreters.
The workshop host liked the suggestion, and everyone was
happy about it.
– for ASL News version with text underneath, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/paying-for-workshop-interpreters/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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SayWhatClub-2012 Convention
Red Lion Hotel – Downtown
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 15-18, 2012
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/2012-deaf-say-what-club-convention/
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DEAFNESS ISSUES NEWSPAPER PULLOUT SECTION
In USA many newspapers have special pullout sections. These
pullouts are all about special issues like religion, country, political party, health, food, travel, the football Super Bowl, etc.
Deafness issues in a paid pullout section? Never saw one in American
newspapers. But in Great Britain, there were a couple of deafness-related
pullout sections in the past.
Wish we had one in USA – that would fairly cover deafness from A
to Z without showing bias.
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafness-issues-newspaper-pullout-section/
– for ASL News version with text underneath, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deafness-issues-newspaper-pullout-section/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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Communication Access and Accommodation Card
This New Year print your own personalized card to use when you visit
your doctor or any health care office. You can make your own card to
state your communication and language needs. Click on the “Create
Card” button when you have filled in the blanks below. Print the card
and keep it with your other identification cards.
Show the card to let doctors and other health care providers know
about your language and communication needs. When you first schedule
an appointment too, let the office know what you need in advance to
ensure you have a visit where communication flows smoothly.
You can check this out in front page in http://www.healthbridges.info
HealthBridges is a website which offers behavioral health, advocacy
and resource information for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard
of hearing.
Happy New Year from the HealthBridges Team!
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THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG COMMENT ABOUT THE DEAF
A deaf activist said:
I feel the need to get the word out that the deaf are becoming invisible.
This comment is not correct; he should have said:
I feel the need to get the word out that the deaf have been always invisible.
EMBARRASSING TO MISPRONOUNCE
A DeafDigest subscriber shared this tale. She said:
My company gave us new mousepads. I told this colleague that my mousepad kinda smells like gas.
The fellow hearing employee thought the deaf employee
said:
cats
To be deaf is to mispronounce, guess so!
LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO
(video with captions)
http://deafdigest.com/videos/cochlear-implant-advocate-and-hearing-aid-user/
Do enjoy viewing that video!
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
We have many, many organizations, international,
national and local that serve deaf and hard of hearing people.
One such organization is:
Virginia Association of the Deaf
visit:
http://deafdigest.com/virginia-association-of-the-deaf/
A NEW CAFE IN TOKYO
A new cafe has opened in Tokyo. Staff is all deaf. The
name is “SingwithMe” and it serves deli, including coffee.
AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID
Who says I need a hearing aid? I hear fine without it.
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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?
A newspaper story said:
He is culturally deaf
Culturally deaf? Meaning that he is either:
– a deaf person involved in the Deaf Community
– a hearing person that is involved in the Deaf Community
Leads to more confusion if it is changed around to:
He is not culturally deaf!
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33rd World’s Largest Silent Weekend / Interpreter Conference
June 28-July 1, 2012 in Orlando, Florida — 190 hours of classes
for interpreters, ASL & ITP teachers and students with 3.5 CEUs
available for interpreters.
The Florida Hotel offers free parking and free in-room internet and
resort fee waived. Next to the conference is an enormous food court offering
you complete meals for as little as $5.99.
Thursday pre-conference opening session is “Interpreter Guild” by
Paula Browning. There will also be four separate entertainment venues
concluding with a 4-hour post-conference session on Sunday along with
language-focused and interpreting-focused classes. Classes include
6-hour tracks on Islam and Judaism plus an 8-hour track on Medical
Interpreting by a Deaf physician.
Many vendors will have a huge variety of items available. With many
classes having breaks hourly, there will be an exciting and dynamic
all-day flow of participants in the exhibit area.
See www.DrSign.com for more information and for registration plus a
video clip of last year’s Silent Weekend. Almost 200 have registered
already!
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ASL and Interpreting DVDs
Go to www.DrSign.com for DVDs for ASL students and
interpreters. Over 30 titles include two new ones — Math
Signs and Science Signs by Shannon Simon! Other DVDS include
stories in ASL, ASL grammar, songs, interpreter preparation, etc.
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11th Annual Florida-Alaska Motorcycle Benefit Run
This is the World’s Longest Group Motorcycle Benefit
Run. Purpose of funds is to help families of deaf babies
served by SKIHI. The 2012 trip will begin July 28, 2012.
Go to www.AlaskaBikeRun.com
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Deaf Question of the Week:
Q. Are deaf people invisible with their deafness?
A. Yes and no. A deaf person that does not sign and
does not have a hearing aid or a CI will appear to
be invisible in public. But once a deaf person uses
sign language or speaks with an obvious deaf voice,
then the invisibility disappears!
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:
Reading mail has been more difficult for me these days.
My small magnifying glass has become less and less effective.
Now I use a scanner and scan it into a PDF file.
Then I read my mail on my computer screen with my choice of large font size!
My simple solution was getting an “All in One Printer”
Now, send me all the mail you want!
Rene’s show business is now entering its 2nd year and it
focuses on the Deaf-Blind.
You can email him at mailto:info@renetheunstoppable.com
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Wish List of the Week:
that every drive-in fast food outlets have a special push button
at the speaker kiosk to inform the inside staff that the
driver is deaf. The Culver’s chain in Wisconsin has this
feature, but other chains do not have it.
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DeafHistory:
Year 1760 – British’s first deaf school was established in
Edinburgh.
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
51
states in USA plus DC
38 of them have deaf education programs in colleges
13 do not have deaf education programs in colleges
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DeafLibrary Resources
Deaf architecture? Deaf House? Same thing?
look at:
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-house/
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employment openings
Therapeutic Staff Support/TSS Professionals
Warwick Family Services
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Looking for an enticing job that challenges your character and skills?
Look no further! Working with children in an apprenticeship role will
instill you with new skills that can be used in fields such as:
psychology, education, business and government.
You will learn the magical art of healthy working relationships in the
classroom, conjuring boundaries with children and learn the valuable trade
of managing childrens behaviors.
You will be provided with resources and support from the behavior
specialist on a weekly basis. Have strong peoples person skills? You
will find this job to be a good fit, and for those who strive to be a
peoples person the behavior specialist s will teach you valuable skills
to help you be successful in the workplace environment.
TSS candidates must possess a bachelors degree in Psychology, Social
Work, Human Services or related field and one year previous work
experience with children or at minimum 60 college credits and three years
work experience with children.
TSS Aide candidates must possess a high school diploma and two years of
verified volunteer or paid work experience with children.
All applicants must be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).
Case assignments are generally in a school setting, however some clients
require services in the home. Work hours vary from ten to thirty hours
per week based on approved client hours and staff flexibility to accept
more than one assignment. Work is available in Philadelphia and Bucks
County.
For immediate consideration please email your resume to
mailto:mstoll@warwickfamilyservices.com or via fax to 267-525-7014.
For additional information about our company log on to our website
http://www.warwickfamilyservices.com
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position opening
Residence Education Manager (Boys Dorm)
Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD)
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center on of Gallaudet
University, Washington D.C.
We are recruiting for this position and only male applicants may
apply for the jobs in the boy’s dorm.
For detailed job description and application information, please go
to this website address:
http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/?select=Professional+Staff+(exempt)#HR-12001
Please apply if you are interested in this position. To apply, e-mail
a resume and Gallaudet University job application form to:
Gallaudet University
Personnel Office
College Hall- Room 106
800 Florida Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
Or Fax resume and Gallaudet University Employment job application to:
202-651-5344
Email address: mailto:Personnel.Office@gallaudet.edu
Any questions regarding to these positions, contact Personnel office
at 202-651-5352
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seeking ASL Interpreter
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Ashland, Oregon
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is seeking American Sign
Language Interpreter for the period April 1—June 18, 2012 to
provide interpretation services between acting company members,
directors and creative personnel, and theatre staff at rehearsals,
technical and dress rehearsals, meetings and for other activities.
The assignment requires:
* Strong signing and voicing skills
* Strong understanding of ASL and Deaf culture
* Understand appropriate roles and individual responsibilities
relating to interpreting for deaf and hard of hearing persons
* Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of
Professional Conduct
* Strong understanding of theater culture
* Flexibility to work within a changing schedule, including
evenings and weekends
* Understanding of the fluid, collaborative process of theatrical
creation
* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
* Ability to interact with stakeholders with a variety of
perspectives and needs
This position’s internal contact is the Associate Producer, Company
or Associate Artistic Director. This position also works in close
collaboration with Associate Producer, Stage Management and the Stage
Management department.
Minimum qualifications for this position are:
* RID certification (CSC, CI, CT, NIC, NIC-Advanced, NIC-Master)
* Graduate of an ITP or related job experience
* 5 years professional experience; 3 years post-certification
* Experience working in a theatrical context or organization
* Experience with Shakespeare or verse drama preferred
Interpreter can expect to work between 25-35 hours per week, at an
hourly pay rate to be negotiated. This position works in OSF’s
rehearsal halls, theatres, meeting rooms, and other spaces. Requires
frequent repetitive hand and arm use. Standing for up to two hours
may be required, as well as climbing stairs and negotiating stages
and scenery. Evening/night and weekend work may be required as
dictated by the rehearsal and production schedule. OSF will provide
housing and round-trip travel for non-local interpreter, and access
to standard complimentary ticket package.
To apply, please send in a single e-mail a) cover letter addressing
your qualifications for the position, b) résumé, and c) 3
professional references (name and phone number) to
mailto:humanresources@osfashland.org
Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials before February 1, 2012. All documents must be in Word or PDF format.
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open positions
The Learning Center for Deaf/Walden School
Framingham, MA
Classroom Teacher (Walden School)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-teacher-job/
Overnight Child Care Worker (Walden School)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Intensive Care Coordinator: Part-time (Wraparound Program)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-intensive-care-coordinator/
Residential Counselor (Girls Dorm)
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-residential-counselor/
Please send resume, cover letter, three references to:
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Attn: Personnel Department
OR
Apply online: http://www.tlcdeaf.org
Each application will be carefully reviewed, and those candidates who are most qualified will be invited for an interview.
The Learning Center for the Deaf is an EOE.
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(revised posting)
Tenure Track position
Deaf Education
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
STARTING DATE: August 2012
RESPONSIBILITIES: To teach undergraduate courses in the Deaf Education program and maintain office hours, participate in the following: recruiting, advising majors, supervising candidates during practicum and/or Professional Trimester, serving on Resident teacher committees, and serving on university committees. A successful candidate with a doctorate or near completion of a doctorate will be hired as tenure-track.
QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Masters Degree in deaf education or related field. Teacher Certification. Proficiency in American Sign Language. Council on Education of the Deaf Certification. Teaching experience in a school for the deaf and/or public school classes for the deaf. PREFERRED: Earned Doctorate in deaf education or related field. Teaching experience in a university deaf education teacher preparation program. Ability and willingness to team teach in USAO.s interdisciplinary liberal arts core curriculum
USAO: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public liberal arts college located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. USAO is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). The Teacher Education Program is NCATE accredited and the Deaf Education program is CED accredited. USAO.s mission is .to provide an outstanding general education program for the State of Oklahoma with strong offerings in the liberal arts and sciences. This program will feature interdisciplinary team-teaching and will extend throughout the undergraduate experience.. USAO seeks to continue .to assemble a faculty whose interests, knowledge, and experiences transcend their specialized fields of graduate study and who are dedicated to liberal arts education.. A satellite school of Oklahoma School for the Deaf operates in the USAO building dedicated to Deaf Education.
TO APPLY: Send completed USAO application (available on-line at www.usao.edu/employment), letter of application, resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Personnel Office, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 1727 W. Alabama, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322. Application review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, a member of COPLAC, is Oklahoma’s only publicly supported four-year liberal arts college. A function of the institution is to provide an outstanding general education program with strong offerings in the liberal arts and sciences. The program features interdisciplinary team teaching and extends throughout the student’s entire undergraduate experience. Operating on a flexible trimester system which permits the opportunity for accelerated studies, USAO offers a limited number of career, professional and specialized degree programs which are especially strengthened when combined with an interdisciplinary, liberal arts foundation. The University is located in central Oklahoma, 35 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, in a community of 16,000.
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position opening
Vocational Program Director
Community Outreach Program for the Deaf
Tucson, AZ
Enjoy a rewarding career working with the Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of
Hearing population in beautiful, sunny southern Arizona! Our Vocational
Director will supervise and direct COPD’s Vocational/Placement Department
in the areas of competitive placement, job site training, job placement
services and contract maintenance. This individual oversees Ability One,
WIA and VR placement services, develops training programs and placement
options, markets program and ensures program compliance.
We require a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation, Education or
related field, proficiency in American Sign Language, and experience with
either employment services, rehabilitation work programs and/or mental
health/deafness.
Salary is $17.35 – $21.69 depending on experience and educational
background plus excellent benefits.
Apply: Please see our detailed job posting, requirements, and
qualifications on our website: www.ccc-soaz.org
Resume to:
Community Outreach Program for the Deaf,
Attn: Human Resources Department,
268 West Adams Street,
Tucson, AZ 85705.
Email mailto:scotty@copdaz.org
or fax to 520-770-8544.
No agencies please.
EOE
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position opening
Interpreter, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Worcester State Hospital
Worcester, MA
http://deafdigest.com/interpreter-deafhard-of-hearing-worcester-state-hospital/
Seeking one part-time sign language interpreter (20 hrs/wk) for a
specialty psychiatric inpatient unit for Deaf persons in Worcester,
Massachusetts, about an hour west of Boston. This is an excellent position
for an experienced interpreter with excellent ASL skills who has or wants
to develop a specialization in mental health interpreting. Candidates must
have at least two years of full-time or part-time professional experience
providing interpretation and/or transliteration services for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing population after successful completion of the
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Screening.
Salary Range: $22,543.04 to $30,627.22
Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, vacation, retirement,
free parking.
To apply, please send resumes to:
Attn: Carolyn Burnett, Office of Health Human Resources
Department of Mental Health, Worcester State Hospital,
305 Belmont Street,
Worcester, MA 01604
or email: mailto:healthhr-customerservice-centralma@state.ma.us
EEO/AA M/F/V/D Employer
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position opening
Full Time, Tenure Track, American Sign Language Instructor
Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching three five-unit courses each semester, such as Elementary American Sign Language I, Elementary American Sign Language II, Intermediate American Sign Language and Advanced American Sign Language.
Priority Screening Deadline: February 16, 2012.
For more information including how to apply, go to: http://www.mpc.edu/employment/Pages/FacultyPositions.aspx
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position openings
Walden School
Framingham, MA
Classroom Teacher (Walden School)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-teacher-job/
Child Care Worker – Overnight (Walden School)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Child Care Supervisor – Overnight (Walden School)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-supervisor-job/
Intensive Care Coordinator – Wraparound Program
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-intensive-care-coordinator/
Please apply online (www.tlcdeaf.org)
OR
Send information to:
The Learning Center for the Deaf
848 Central Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Attn: Personnel Department
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Staff position posting
Sr. Financial Analyst
Rochester Institute of Technology
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
IRC54578
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
NTID Finance and Budget is a business unit within the college of the
National Technical Institute for the Deaf at RIT. This department is
charged with the performance and management of the financial
processes associated with the preparation and execution of NTID’s $90
million operating budget.
Assists in all aspects of managing the daily activities of the
College of NTID’s budget, ensuring compliance with policies and
procedures of RIT and NTID, as well as the Department of Education.
In conjunction with the Assistant Vice President, is specifically
responsible for the development, coordination and monitoring of
NTID’s operating budget.
– Develop annual operating budget based on current salary
recommendations, current and new academic and operational
initiatives, and revenue forecasts
– Monitor fiscal performance against plans for accuracy and
completeness, identifying concerns and areas of opportunity. Direct
departmental staff assistants in monitoring and balancing their
budgets and provide technical assistance to that end
– Provide analysis and reporting on performance of NTID’s operating
budget; perform financial analysis for management decision making for
the allocation of resources in current and future operating budgets
– Monitor all charges, direct and indirect, assessed by RIT for
services provided to NTID. Analyze all costs from RIT departments for
accuracy and reasonableness
– Maintain standardized and periodic reporting processes and
operating budget formats that are integrated with RIT?s enterprise
(Oracle) system; provide monthly updates of expenditures versus
plans, revenue forecasts, grant, designated fund and reserve fund
activities. Query the Oracle General Ledger and interpret the data
for use in reporting formats. Disseminate and explain variances
– Maintain detailed records pertaining to NTID grant activities
including distributions of F&A returns to NTID departments
– Audit NTID departmental expenditures. Provide technical assistance
in interpreting budgeting and accounting policies and procedures.
Assist in formulating spreadsheets and databases to manage
departmental budgets and operations and pertinent details to
constituents
– Audit NTID departmental expenditures. Provide technical assistance
in interpreting budgeting and accounting policies and procedures.
Assist in formulating spreadsheets and databases to manage
departmental budgets and operations
– Provide direct support to operating areas within NTID related to
operating, capital, grant and restricted accounts to enhance the
overall efficiency of the financial management of NTID
– Coordinate year end closing procedures for both RIT?s June 30
closing and NTID?s September 30 closing
QUALIFICATIONS:
– Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business
Administration required;
CPA or MBA preferred
– Comprehensive knowledge of sound financial management, budget
practices and accounting principles required with five to seven years
experience preferably in a not-for-profit or higher education setting
– Ability to work independently in analyzing and resolving complex
financial problems
– Intermediate to Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
products required; experience with Oracle financial applications
preferred
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
– American Sign Language skills and knowledge of Deaf culture or
commitment to learn required
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/220802 search for IRC54578. Submit
a cover letter, a vita; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers
of three references.
Deadline: December 31, 2011
The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All individuals with the
ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s
continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and
individual differences are encouraged to make application.
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position opening
Program Director
Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Full-time, Regular, Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of Educational Service Lines
Position Summary
The Program Director will supervise and monitor the day to day operations
of the residential and education services provided at the Pressley Ridge
School for the Deaf. They are responsible for the supervision of service
delivery, staff, adherence to internal policy as well as external
regulation and licensing requirements, sound fiscal operation, and
communication and liaison with local community groups, schools, service
agencies, and local state offices and courts of the county and stated.
A. To ensure overall program direction and oversight to program
operations, the Program Director will:
1. Create and maintain systems for the documentation of all
educational activities and uphold the confidentiality of all program
records and files;
2. Ensure that all program activities and staff practices are in
compliance with the regulation and in keeping with Department of
Education, DPW and Pressley Ridge policy, values, and standards of
professional and ethical conduct;
3. Develop and oversee a safety program that addresses the safety and
well-being of staff and consumers in all activities and environments in
which we work.
B. To ensure solvency through adherence to the PRESSLEY RIDGE
budgetary process, maximizing staff productivity and system efficiencies,
and effectively using agency resources in pursuit of program goals, the
Program Director will:
1. Develop, implement and live within the program budget;
2. Manage buildings and grounds, vehicles and equipment, and PRESSLEY
RIDGE property and supplies in keeping with PRESSLEY RIDGE standards:
3. Develop and manage systems for the efficient utilization of
workforce by establishing staffing patterns, job designs, work schedules,
and performance and productivity standards in keeping with PRESSLEY RIDGE
values and standards;
4. Oversee the development of educational costs and revenues, (per
diems, etc.);
5. Review and approve travel and receipt requests;
6. Establish capital budget request.
C. To ensure the maintenance of a full complement of competent and
committed staff/treatment parents to fulfill the mission of the program
and agency, the Program Director will:
1. Develop and implement effective strategies for recruitment,
screening, selection and hiring of a diverse, qualified workforce;
2. Develop and implement effective staff development strategies
including targeted training, supervision, succession planning and
professional development programs aimed at enhancing staff competence,
satisfaction and retention;
3. Maintain effective performance management and evaluation system to
ensure accountability;
4. Administer an appropriate and equitable compensation program
consistent with agency practices and standards;
5. Maintain or provide oversight for the maintenance of updated HR
files on every staff.
Essential Qualifications
1. Education/Credentials/Licensure. Master’s Degree in Education,
Special Education and supervisory certification required.
2. Experience.
a. Minimum of five years of experience working with children with
severe emotional and behavioral issues,
b. Working knowledge of the regulations and guidelines of
Pennsylvania Department of Education, DPW, OMHSA as related to Approved
Private School and Partial Hospital regulations
c. Knowledge and experience in working in an educational setting
utilizing strength based approaches to interventions with seriously
troubled youth and their families.
d. Understanding, commitment to and integration of the Pressley Ridge
Values. CASSP Principles and Re-Ed Program Directors
e. Ability to work with other disciplines as part of the team.
f. Knowledge of an a commitment to culturally competent service
delivery
3. Clearances. Necessary State and FBI Clearances
4. Pennsylvania Driver’s License and safe driving record
send application to:
Phillip Novak
Pressley Ridge
5500 Corporate Dr; Suite 400
Pittsburgh PA 15237
Phone: (412) 872-9449
Fax: (412) 872-9469
mailto:pnovak@pressleyridge.org
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open positions
Austine School for the Deaf &
Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
most positions in Brattleboro, VT
few are statewide
Due to an expanding program we are looking for dedicated
professionals to provide support and services to Deaf & Hard of
Hearing students. We are now interviewing all qualified applicants
for the following positions.
– Preschool Master Teacher
Time Base: Full-Time
Location: Little Arrows Early Childhood Center Brattleboro, VT
Qualifications: Masters Degree in Early Childhood or in Human /Child
Development or a related field; and a minimum of two years (may be
school yrs. of experience if the experience is in a school).
Experience with preschool age children specified by the terms of the
license of appropriate licensure from the Vermont Department of
Elucidation.
Fluency in ASL.
Willingness to take on-going professional development hours required.
Responsibilities: Implement and modify the curriculum to meet the
needs of the children in the classroom. Assess the development skills
of the children in the classroom.
Implement and plan age-appropriate activities. Attend and
participate in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/guardians meetings.
Engage with parents/guardians and be responsive to their needs.
– Teachers Assistant
Time Base: Part-Time
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent, at least 18 years of age
and completion of a 30 hour course in child development approved by the Division or one higher education course (minimum 3 credits) in early childhood development to be completed within one year of employment.
Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) or willingness to
learn ASL.
Willingness to obtain certification in CPR, First Aid and
Restraint Training.
Responsibilities:
Work 1:1 with 4 year old with Autism.
Work closely with the classroom teacher to implement and
carry out age-appropriate activities.
Assist the classroom teacher with the assessment process.
Supervise the children at all times.
Ensure a 30 minutes rest period daily.
Other duties assigned by the Director.
– Counselor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: full-time
Qualifications:
Qualified for state and /or national licensure as a School Counselor
or Mental Health Counselor.
Knowledge of Secondary Disabilities preferred.
Fluency in ASL or willingness to achieve this level.
Knowledge of testing tools/materials.
Responsibilities:
Provides individual and group counselling to Deaf and Hard of Hearing
students.
Work as a member of the School Mental Health Team.
– ASL Coordinator
Time Base: Part-Time/Full Time
Qualifications:
Degree in ASL or Deaf Studies preferred or equivalent experience
Native ASL user or fluency in ASL
Holds ASLTA certification or similar certification preferred
Knowledge of first and second language teaching methods
Knowledge of ASL AT WORK Curriculum and other materials
Responsibilities:
Advertising /outreach as appropriate-including but not limited to
churches, libraries, nursing homes, hospitals, mental health agencies, schools, city hall state offices.
Collaborate with instructors to identify and secure adequate/appropriate space conductive to a professional/learning environment
Responsible for student registration process, billing lifecycle and
maintaining a current/accurate schedule of courses offered, teachers, locations, times and resources.
Serve as a primary liaison for the sign language program to teachers
and the community.
Please send cover letter, resume and reference letters to Keri Darling.
Keri Darling
PO Box 61
South Barre, VT 05670
– Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services
Victim Advocate/community educator
Location: statewide Vermont
Time Base: Full time
Qualifications:
BA degree or equivalent experience
Fluency in American Sign Language
Advocacy experience
Work from a philosophy or empowerment
Ability to work with a diverse population
Exceptional listening skills and ability to empathize
Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence
Send resume and cover letter to Keri Darling
Keri Darling
PO Box 61
South Barre, VT 05670
– Residential Advisors:
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: All shifts; including Overnight shifts & weekends
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or High School Graduate & 21 years of age
Effective communication skills to include ASL
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training.
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing
students.
Responsibilities:
Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the student
Assist in the development and implementation of proactive,
preventative residential
Programs which help students develop into healthy well- rounded
individuals.
– Behavioral Support-Para Educator:
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: All shifts
Qualifications:
Experience and degree preferred & 21 years of age
Effective communication skills to include ASL.
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training.
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing
students.
Responsibilities:
Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the student
Assist in the development and implementation of proactive,
preventative residential
Programs which help students develop into healthy well- rounded
individuals.
– Speech – Language Pathologist
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Part time
– Nursing Position (RN or LPN)
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full time, part-time and per-diem
– Paraprofessionals
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-time
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or High School Diploma and 21 years old and related
experience.
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing students.
Proficiency in ASL
Valid driver’s license
Willingness to obtain a VT bus license
Responsibilities:
Assist teachers with tutoring and instruction, classroom management
and clerical tasks.
Assist with morning residential program
Participate in staff development activities
Must be able to assist student with physical motor needs to include
lifting guiding.
– Teachers of the Deaf
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full time
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Deaf Education
Vermont Licensure in Special Education, Deaf Education endorsement or
obtain within the first year of employment
Background in Autism /Behavior preferred.
American Sign Language proficiency
Responsibilities:
Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives and
Vermont Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities
Prepare IEPs and serve as case manager for assigned students.
Classroom Management & preparation
– Educational Interpreters
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-time & part-time.
Please send letter of interest & resume to:
Kelly Therieau
Austine School for the Deaf
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-258-9510
Fax# 802-258-9574
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
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– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! –
– HIV Educator – Los Angeles, CA
– Staff Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA
– Job Developer/Interpreter – Norwalk, CA
– Job Developer/Interpreter – Pacoima, CA
To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
to our website:
If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:
Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Manager
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
V/TDD: (323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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