DeafDigest Gold - October 4, 2009 Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://www.deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; free subscription serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 13th year (to unsubscribe, please click on unsubscribe link at bottom or go to http://deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow instructions ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://deafdigest.com/main/video-gask/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-hitchcock/ .. Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://deafdigest.com/comics/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Large Selection of Wireless Plans at Harris-Wireless Shop the Harris-Wireless website for phone/data plans from ATT, TMobile, Verizon, Sprint, Nextel and Alltel. Find the wireless device and phone/data plan that works for you! We have a large selection of wireless devices, including the new Blackberry Tour, Blackberry 8900, and Palm Pre. 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This is the Gold section. .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Hot Deaf News during the week: - Thursday October 1st Operations of the Rhode Island School for the Deaf have been transferred to the state Department of Education - Friday October 2nd A statue of Dummy Hoy at the Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol? A group of Ohio legislators will be deciding on which prominent Ohioan that will get the statue honor. Hoy is on the list along with Thomas Edison, the Wright brothers, and others. - Saturday October 3rd Melissa Wooden, who is deaf and is a sign language teacher at Brainerd High School in Minnesota, was killed in an automobile accident. She was 30. (please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf News) .. Deaf Miscellaneous stuff: Do we complain to the FCC regarding telecommunication issues? Yes, but not too many. According to the FCC tally: - 22 complaints on Section 255 issues - 60 complaints on TRS issues - 142 complaints on captioning issues - 2 complaints on emergency announcements - ZERO complaints on hearing aid issues .. Want to support a great cause? Join the Mill Neck Family of Organizations at Walk4Hearing, a nationally coordinated effort sponsored by the Hearing Loss Association of America. The event will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Riverside Park in New York City, located at West 83rd Street and Riverside Drive. Registration begins at 9 am and the walk will start at 10 am. Join as a walker or support a team member by making a donation. Either way, help Team Mill Neck by logging on to http://www.walk4hearing.org - Click on NYC, NY under the 2009 Walks side bar, and then "find a walker or team"; and type in Mill Neck. The Mill Neck Family of Organizations will benefit from the proceeds raised during the Walk4Hearing event. The purpose of Walk4Hearing is to increase awareness about the causes and consequences of hearing loss and to raise funds to provide information and support for people with hearing loss. The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people who are Deaf, or who have other special needs, through excellence in individually designed educational, vocational or spiritual programs and services. For more information, please call (516) 922-4100 or visit: http://www.millneck.org .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. FALL SAVINGS AT WCI 10% OFF GENTEX SMOKE DETECTORS Safeguard your home with a Gentex Smoke Detector and save 10% off the price in October. Choose from either hardwired or portable units. Each one offers a reliable, early warning to the presence of smoke. For more details and to order, call us now 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us online at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/specials.html?utm_source=dd (Use code WCID1009). For a copy of our new catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. Attention - Deaf and Hearing Poker Players The 5th Annual Las Vegas World Deaf Poker Tournament Saturday, October 10, 2009, 10 am, at the world's famous and historical Binion's Gambling Hall. The popular "no limit, Texas hold'em" will be played. Hearing players are invited. Binion's Gambling Hall is known to be the first to host the World Series of Poker. They have two floors of poker tables which indicates they are the best in what they do. They have installed up to date TV monitors and other features to make this tournament a dream. Ask any of the previous players and fans from the past 4 years how they enjoyed the experience. They will tell you how exciting it was. This year will be better. For example, based on 300 entries, 1st place winner will receive $27,000. Las Vegas is designated as the Poker Capital of the world. There is no place in the world like it. Southern Nevada Silver Knights is a non-profit 501 c-3 organization and all of the volunteers are serving without pay. All net proceeds will go to charities to provide aid and welfare to the deaf communities in need. To access our web site for registrations, etc, go to http://www.lasvegasdeaf.org/poker Doors will be open for pre-paid and on site payments and registration on Friday at 6 pm and Saturday at 6 am. Tournament will start at 10 am Saturday, October 10, 2009. We are looking forward to see all of you in Las Vegas for many exciting poker experiences .............................................................. GA ? TC ? This is a true story that happened many years ago. A hearing person was hired to work at a deaf service agency. He got his first TTY call, but no one explained to him what GA or SK meant. He did not know what GA meant. This new employee thought GA was the abbreviation of the deaf caller's name. He then typed the abbreviation TC as it was his name. There was no answer for a long time on the deaf person's line and it was then hung up! A deaf employee then had to explain to the new hearing employee what GA and SK meant. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/main/video-gask/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) HITCHCOCK'S BODY LANGUAGE Alfred Hitchcock was a famous movie director for his many mystery movies. In all of these movies of mystery he emphasized body language. These actors do not speak but use body language in some brief scenes. He never used deaf actors. He should have, because deaf actors are great with body language! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-hitchcock/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) FOOTBALL AT LANE STADIUM Lane Stadium is where the famous Virginia Tech football team plays. If the Gallaudet football team plays at that stadium they will not have a problem with crowd noise. For the hearing opponents that play at the stadium, the noise was responsible for 86 false-start penalties since 2003! Unfortunately, Gallaudet plays on NCAA-III level, where football scholarships are not offered whereas Virginia Tech plays on the highest level. AN EXPLANATION OF DEAF GENEAOLOGY What is Deaf Geneaology? There is an interesting article. Do click on: http://www.ancestrymagazine.com/2009/07/cover-story/genealogy-without-hearing/ TWO DEAF INDIVIDUALS ON TV WITHIN SHORT TIME SPAN The days of Thursday and Friday of this past week were a blessing. On Thursday, Justin Drezner, a deaf RIT graduate student, was featured on the "30 Second Pitch" on the CNN network. And then on Friday, Andy Bonheyo, a Gallaudet graduate, was featured on TV, focusing on his successful football coaching career at Maryland School for the Deaf. Congrats, Justin & Andy. DAVID MYERS AND DAVID MYERS We, the deaf and the hard of hearing, need to be careful when we mention the name "David Myers." David Myers is the executive director of the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Division for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. He has been serving the deaf in various capacities since the sixties. The other David Myers is a well known authority on audioloops. He is considered a legend among the hard of hearing people. DeafDigest is not sure, however, if David Myers has personally met David Myers! HEARING AID FITTING OR HEARING AID VERIFICATION & VALIDATION Lay people and professionals speak different language on the same topic - do hearing aids fit the user? Professionals talk in terms of hearing aid verification and validation. We, the lay people, talk about hearing aid whistling. Both, however, mean the same thing! A DEAF MINER In the past DeafDigest asked if we had deaf miners, and response was practically nil - so the conclusion was that we had none. Just surfacing is a story of a deaf miner being discriminated by the Jim Walter Resources Coal Company of Alabama. Accusing the company of job discrimination against the deaf, miner Raymond Roe sued and won! It is not known, however if Roe is deaf and uses ASL or if he is hard of hearing and functions as a hearing person. TALES FROM FORMER DEAF PIZZA DRIVERS (series to be run on a weekly basis until list of tales run out) My store managers agreed not to let me go to any apartment building that has a speaker If you are a former Deaf Pizza Driver and have an interesting tale, please share it with: mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section .............................................................. .............................................................. WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN? a child was born to two provisionally deaf parents Provisionally? Meaning both parents are temporarily deaf. Or is this phrase a spoof in that both hearing parents are made temporarily deaf because of screaming demands of parenthood? Or is it that these deaf parents will become "hearing" because of an upcoming CI operations? .............................................................. .............................................................. 31st World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2010 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs We had over 600 at the recent silent weekend. The venue for the June 24-27, 2010 event will handle 700-1000 participants and include a medical interpreting track. Novice, beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL and ITP students, as well as interpreters (CEUs offered) will have around 150 hours of seminars to choose from. The 31st Silent Weekend is at the Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall in Orlando with its huge food court allowing you to have a complete meal for $5.99 instead of paying $20-30 at other conferences' hotel prices. The room costs are even lower next year ... just $105 with free parking and unlimited free internet! Students and professionals seeking to improve their skills can bring family members and they can take novice sign language classes for just $89 per person! Early bird registration is due October 15 at http://www.DrSign.com and begins at $129. There are simply no other local, regional or national conferences offering you so many hours of classes as inexpensively as the Silent Weekends. Just check them out! Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - A DVD "When 'Duck' is not Enough" to show you how to represent inanimate objects is now available. The 8th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Charity Run for deaf babies is finished. This was the world's longest group motorcycle benefit run. See http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705315218,00.html for an article from a newspaper. See http://www.AlaskaBikeRun.com for updates and photos. These trips will take place every year so why not make plans to join us now in 2010 for a Bed and Breakfast tour? Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! President Obama has declared this month to be the National Disability Employment Awareness Month. .. DeafLibrary Page of the Week THE SUPERINTENDENT'S JOB DESCRIPTION to read the job description, go to: http://deafdigest.com/jobdescription (on a rotating basis, a different DeafLibrary Page topic will be featured every week) .. Deaf Picture of the Week: one of last pictures taken of Tom Berg http://deafdigest.com/berg credit: Connie Ruberry .. Question of the week: Q. DeafDigest is a free operation; does not cost DeafDigest editor a cent because emailing is free? A. Wrong! It costs money to operate DeafDigest and DeafDigest Sports - computers, servers, consulting fees, internet usage fees, webmaster costs, stationery, equipment, postage, etc, etc, etc. All adds up. Plus paying Uncle Sam in taxes. Very certainly not a free operation! send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you. .. Wish List of the Week: instead of cutting the budgets of schools for the deaf, the state governments will give them more money .. DeafHistory - Looking Back: Years 1856 & 1902 - the town of Menasha in Wisconsin was served by two deaf postmasters; Edgar Morehouse in 1856 and Charles Reed in 1902 .. Deaf and the Money: Our deaf athletic teams generally do not get sponsors to defray the costs. Lucky Scotland national deaf rugby team! They just received a five figure sponsorship deal from Hidden Hearing, a hearing aid provider In USA dollars, five figures could mean between $10.000 and $99,999 .. DeafNumbers of the Week: 5 and 40 In Texas, a deaf bill was passed in legislation about 15 years ago. It took five deaf advocates to push the state legislative body to pass the bill; one of the five advocates put in 40 hours a week making contacts with these legislators .. DeafDigest Sports to read weekly summary on deafsports, click on: http://deafdigest.com/deafsports DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com there are no web page postings with DeafDigest Sports; you have to subscribe to keep up with deafsports in depth! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment vacancies School Educator I (2 positions) Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Wilson, NC closing date for both positions - 10/15/09 to view these vacancies please visit our website at: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/dhhssearchresults3a.asp?vacancykey=4421 contact person: mailto:cynthia.johnson@ncmail.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening ASL Specialist The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, Massachusetts Seeking ASL SPECIALIST to provide ASL assessment and instructional support to all age levels. Requires BA/BS degree and experience teaching ASL classes. Functions and responsibilities include working with teachers and support staff to develop and teach ASL goals for classroom based instruction and individual student needs. Competitive salary, full range of benefits. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to: Lynn Marshall The Learning Center for the Deaf 848 Central Street Framingham, MA 01701 mailto:lynn_marshall@tlcdeaf.org Fax: 508/875-9203 http://www.tlcdeaf.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening ASL Program Director Goshen College Goshen Indiana Goshen College seeks Program Director/Instructor for growing American Sign Language and Interpreting major/minor to begin fall semester of the 2010-2011 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching upper level ASL-English Interpreting and related courses; oversight of internships; and continued program development. PhD preferred, Master's degree required, in linguistics, education, sign language interpreting or related field; multicultural experience preferred; ASLTA certification or working toward certification. Goshen College is a liberal arts institution of 1,000 students dedicated to the development of informed, articulate, sensitive and responsible Christians. It is nationally ranked for its study abroad programs. As a ministry of the Mennonite Church, the institution seeks to integrate Christian values with educational and professional life. Goshen College has adopted five core values around which programs are built: 1) Christ-centered; 2) Passionate Learners; 3) Servant Leaders; 4) Compassionate Peacemakers; and (5) Global Citizens. To apply, see the position announcement at: http://www.goshen.edu/employment -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- call for nominations Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer Lexington School and Center for the Deaf Jackson Heights, NY The Board of Trustees of the Lexington School and Center for the Deaf seeks an experienced and proven innovative administrator to join us and lead as Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Lexington has served the Deaf and hard of hearing community of the New York Metropolitan area since 1864, as a leading educational, advocacy, vocational and social service agency. The Lexington Board of Trustees is seeking a leader for this multi-faceted agency consisting of the following: 1. The Lexington School for the Deaf which is a privately run school funded mainly by the state of New York with a 140+ year history of educational excellence and innovation. The school's enrollment of approximately 340 students, infants through 21 years, makes it the largest school for the Deaf in the state of New York. 2. The Lexington Center for Mental Health Services which includes an outpatient clinic and specializes in infant, child, adult and family services. 3. The Lexington Vocational Services Center which offers supported employment and independent living skills to Deaf and hard of hearing adults throughout the metropolitan area. 4. The Lexington Hearing & Speech Center, which provides audiological and speech services to the community including an Early Intervention Program for families with young children who are Deaf or hard of hearing. 5. The Lexington Child Care Center which operates a Universal Pre-K program for children in the local community. 6. The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation, which serves as the fundraising arm of Lexington Center. Scope of Duties: 1. The Superintendent/CEO reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for the orderly management and supervision of all aspects of the operation of the Lexington School and Center for the Deaf. 2. The Superintendent/CEO is responsible for the strategic planning, financial management, development and evaluation of all programs. 3. The Superintendent/CEO is responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships between and among all stakeholders including employees, families, inter-affiliate relations, government agencies and the public. 4. The Superintendent/CEO is responsible for developing and managing fundraising strategies to maintain and expand revenues from government and private sectors. Qualifications: 1. Experienced and proven Senior Executive capable of providing strong leadership and managing/supervising multiple functions (finance, information technology, operations, educational instruction, development, and outreach, etc.), with responsibility for 10 direct reports and a total staff of approximately 350. 2. Certified or eligible for certification as a New York State School Administrator. 3. Experience preferred, but not required, in the field of education and social services programs for individuals with hearing disabilities. The ability to identify, evaluate and initiate a wide range of contemporary services for the Deaf and hard of hearing individuals is also preferred. 4. Fluent in American Sign Language. Qualified candidates should submit resume with salary requirements by U.S. Postal mail to: Claudia Gordon, Esq., Chairperson, Search Committee Lexington School and Center for the Deaf 30th Ave. & 75th Street Jackson Heights, NY 11370 Or via email to mailto:CEO-SuperintendentSearch@lexnyc.org Call For Nominations will close November 30, 2009 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- current vacancy Teacher of the Deaf - Middle School, Language Arts Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Colorado Springs, CO The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities. Applications are being accepted for a current vacancy for Teacher of the Deaf - Middle School, Language Arts. Interested persons are invited to visit CSDB's website at http://www.csdb.org , where the official job announcement may be found in its entirety, including major duties/responsibilities and qualification requirements, under non-classified employment. Position is open until filled. Salary based on appropriate education and experience. Excellent benefits. Interviews to be conducted on-site at CSDB. Interested persons are invited to send a letter of interest, current resume, completed Employment Application (including salary history and references), recent letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, and a copy of current teacher certification to: ATTENTION: Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind 33 North Institute Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 578-2114 (phone) (719) 578-2239 (fax) E-mail: mailto:clutz@csdb.org CSDB is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking qualified individuals - Science Teacher - Math Teacher - Speech Teacher The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf Jackson Heights, NY The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf has served the broader Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community of the New York metropolitan area since 1864. Lexington has evolved to offer vital services in a range of important areas. Lexington strives to be a leading educational, advocacy, and social service agency on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Lexington provides a comprehensive education for children and parents in its Ready-to-Learn Program, ages 0-3, preschool, elementary, middle and high school programs, a foreign language transitional program, and the Special Education Unit for deaf with multiple disabilities. The curriculum meets standards set by the New York State Education Department. The high school is fully-accredited and like public high schools confers New York State Regents and Individual Education Plan (IEP) diplomas. Upon graduation, our students attend Gallaudet University, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, various universities and other two year colleges, or go directly into the work force or into further training programs. Lexington is seeking qualified individuals for the following job openings: - Science Teacher (Must possess Deaf Ed certification) - Math Teacher (Must possess Deaf Ed certification) - Speech Teacher (NYS Certification required- TSHH) Please email your resume to: mailto:jobopportunites@lexnyc.org or fax to 718-350-3332, indicating which position you are interested in -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants NTID Director of Admissions National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY to read the position description and applications procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/ntidadmissions -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED POSITION OPENING POSITION: Administrator 3 (Director of the Collegiate Education for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons) Northwestern CT Community College Park Place East, Winsted, CT 06098 12-Month, Management Position ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: July 1, 2010 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree and two years experience working with the deaf and hearing impaired in a rehabilitation teaching or interpreting setting including two years supervisory or management experience; fluent in American Sign Language; knowledge of The Bilingual-Bicultural Deaf Education philosophy, familiarity with English as a second language for deaf students, excellent communication skills Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their experience has prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Dean of Administration, the Director of the Collegiate Education for the Deaf Hard of Hearing Persons is responsible for supervision, leadership and direction of the Collegiate Education for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons. The Director also recruits deaf and hard of hearing students to Northwestern; meets students, teachers and parents interested in college program; acts as liaison between college and agencies serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Additional key effectiveness areas include staff management, program development, budget & grant development/management and marketing and enrollment management. MINIMUM SALARY: $66,523 annual approximate, plus excellent medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits. TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AND REFERENCE JOB: CED03 (Only competed application packages will be accepted for consideration) - Letter of Intent - Resume - Typed Employment Application (available at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu/humanresources/fulltime.htm ) - Unofficial Transcripts from each Degree-Granting Institution - Three letters of recommendation relevant to this particular position to: You may email your application package to mailto:NW-HumanResources@nwcc.commnet.edu Or mail to: Fran Almeida Pistilli Director of Human Resources Northwestern CT Community College Park Place East, Winsted, CT 06098 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application materials must be received on or before October 10, 2009 NCCC is an EEO/AA employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit our website at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED POSITION OPENING POSITION: Instructor in Interpreter Preparation - American Sign Language/English Northwestern CT Community College Park Place East, Winsted, CT 06098 10 Months, Tenure-Track Position MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The ideal faculty candidate holds a Master?s degree in Interpreting for the Deaf, ASL, or related field. College teaching experience and NIC/RID certification are preferred. Evidence of understanding learning styles, curriculum development, overall computer literacy, and awareness of pedagogical practices and trends that have an impact on interpreter preparation also are preferred. A demonstrated understanding of the mission of the comprehensive community college and its diverse student population is essential. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Academic Division Director responsibilities include: teaching a range of interpreting and lower level ASL courses, using various delivery systems, from lecture to hybrid/online; evaluating student learning; providing academic advising; assessing and revising individual and program syllabi, materials, and instructional methods periodically; plus outreach and recruitment for the program. Other responsibilities include maintaining currency in teaching techniques, participation in departmental and college-wide committees, and campus service. MINIMUM SALARY $46,316 approximate annual, plus excellent medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits. TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AND REFERENCE JOB: IPP01 (Only complete application packages will be accepted for consideration) - Letter of Intent - Resume - Typed Employment Application (available at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu/humanresources/fulltime.htm ) - Unofficial Transcripts from each Degree-Granting Institution - Three letters of recommendation relevant to this particular position to: You may email your application package to mailto:NW-HumanResources@nwcc.commnet.edu Or mail to: Fran Almeida Pistilli Director of Human Resources Northwestern CT Community College Park Place East, Winsted, CT 06098 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application materials must be received on or before October 10, 2009. NCCC is an EEO/AA employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit our website at http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (re-posted) position opening (contingent on funding) Tenure Track Faculty position Gallaudet University Washington, DC seeking full time tenure track faculty member who will be assigned to one of the following departments: - Psychology - Linguistics - Education - ASL/Deaf Studies to read the position description and on application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/gallaudetfaculty -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Announcement Job Coach Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Full/Part Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide individual and group on-the-job training for individuals with various levels of hearing loss which includes teaching and coaching individuals to develop job skills, employee and employer relationships, work ethics and communication for successful employment outcomes. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) or sign language a must. Excellent people and interpersonal skills. Six months experience with training, coaching and motivating people. Valid driver's license. Skilled in the use of structured training techniques for teaching job performance skills (such as sequence, quality, and quantity); job-related skills (such as grooming, socializing with coworkers, or managing one's paycheck); and work behaviors (such as accepting supervision, following instruction). Full Time Employee Benefits: 100% employer contribution to medical, life and disability benefits; 75% employer contribution to dental; retirement; 13 paid holidays; 10 paid annual leave days ; 2 personal leave days; 10 paid sick days and more. To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to: Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874 Or email mailto:dila@dila.org You may also apply on line at http://www.dila.org Position is open until filled -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Vacancy Notice Department Chair: American Sign Language and Interpreting Education (ASLIE) National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester, NY DESCRIPTION: NTID is one of the eight colleges within Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), a national center of educational excellence. It is located in Rochester, New York, which is home to a large and vibrant Deaf community and has been named as one of the top 100 American cities in which to raise a family. The RIT community is diverse, dynamic, and excellence-driven. Within the college of NTID, the ASLIE department provides American Sign Language instruction to the university's faculty, staff, and students. In addition, the ASLIE department educates students seeking a baccalaureate degree in the field of ASL/English interpretation. Chair responsibilities, in addition to traditional faculty responsibilities, include: Provide strategic direction for the design, delivery, and on-going evaluation of curricula; manage the composition, evaluation, and development of the department's human resources; monitor budget and maintain departmentally-assigned resources; represent the department to internal RIT and NTID stakeholders as well as national stakeholders; and provide programmatic and curricular leadership to a nationally recognized faculty in the fields of American Sign Language instruction and ASL/English Interpreting education. Review of applications will begin Sept 30th and will continue until position is filled. For a complete job description and to apply online, visit the RIT Career Zone: http://mycareer.rit.edu KEYWORD SEARCH: IRC#30398 Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA Employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - Assistant Director for Student Services http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx?jobid=785 - Assistant Director of Residential Services http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx?jobid=752 - Residential Advisor http://www.deafdigest.com/resid.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- more position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - School Social Worker http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx?jobid=775 - Teacher - Middle School Science http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/pea_hr_jobsearch.aspx http://www.spa.ga.gov/word/jobinfo/stateapp-emp.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated October 4th) - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! - - Administrative Assistant - Cypress, CA (OCDEAF) - Job Developer/Interpreter - Pacoima, CA - Community Interpreter - 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special Notes: Copyright 2009 by Barry Strassler, DeafDigest. 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