DeafDigest Gold - February 1, 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://www.deafdigest.com ) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- ASL Videos of the Week: http://www.deafdigest.com/agency.htm http://www.deafdigest.com/bus.htm ... Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week: http://www.deafdigest.com/davideo.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Fun DVDs on Sale Now at Harris Communications Sit back, relax and watch DVDs created by Deaf or CODA entertainers. Harris Communications has the following DVDs on sale now*: "Pinky Tells the Real Story Videophone & Video Relay Services" (DVD153) on sale for $35.00 (regularly $40.00). Pinky Aiello explores the world of video relay. She informs, but also entertains, with her own special brand of humor. 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At any rate, Cerf, now with Google, has asked 36 servers in 12 American and European locations to review such destination problems. ... How bad are the storms ins some states this week that prevented interpreters from getting around? In Arkansas, one interpreter said: it is a mess; many homes without power; interpreters are fine but have to get around driving with fallen trees on the roads ... The Miss Deaf Texas Pageant scheduled for this year, has been cancelled. Why? Bad economy. DeafDigest hopes this is not a trend that may affect other Deaf Pageants in other states. ... National Writing Contest for High School Students with Hearing Loss High school students with hearing loss in 10th or 11th grade can enter the fourth annual RIT SpiRIT Writing Contest, and compete for prizes, including a summer camp scholarship. 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For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ SWEET DEALS AT WCI It's Valentine's Day all month with 14% the hot pink heart shaped Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm or the Sonic Bomb. Fun and functional, your sweetheart will love these unique clocks. (Use code WCID209 when ordering). For more details on these sweet deals and all our products call us now at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com For a copy of our catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................ ................................................................ HEAVY DEMAND FOR INTERPRETERS We have many requests for interpreters. We do not have enough interpreters. An interpreting agency director said she left her office one afternoon for a lunch break. When she came back, she turned on the answering machine and received twenty interpreting requests. This is not a big city agency, but a mid-sized city! - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/agency.htm ................................................................ (revised, 2/1/09) DiiT / Deaf Initiative in Technology - 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule The Deaf Initiative in Technology (DiiT) is very excited to introduce its 2009 Summer Workshop Schedule! DiiT is offering many new workshops this year including Basic Business Correspondence and a series on Engineering related topics! DiiT provides up-to-the-minute technical training in an all sign environment. Workshop participants get the benefit of direct interaction with the instructors without the need for interpreters that most professional workshops require. All workshops are held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf ( http://www.ntid.rit.edu/ ) at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York ( http://www.rit.edu/ ) To register, download the DiiT Workshop Registration Form or call 585-475-7545 (Voice or TTY) http://www.rit.edu/diit/workshops/registration.html The 2009 DiiT Summer Workshop Schedule: DiiT Workshop Series on Business 1. Is It For You: Starting Your Own Business; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/business.html (newly added, 2/1/09) 2. Microsoft Access 2007; Create a Database; June 15-15, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/access.html 3. Microsoft Office 2007: A Professional Approach; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/word.html DiiT Workshop Series on Workplace Writing -- (NEW!!!) 4. Basic Workplace Correspondence; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/correspondence.html 5. Basic Report Writing in the Workplace; August (TBD) http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/report.html DiiT Workshop Series on Engineering -- (NEW!!!) 6. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SixSigma.html 7. Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's); June 8-10, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/PLC.html 8. Intro to Computer Numerical Control Programming; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/CNCP.html 9. Migrating from 2D CAD to 3D CAD using Revit Architecture June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/cad.html 10. Solid Modeling with SolidWorks; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/SolidWorks.html DiiT Workshop Series on Graphic Communication: 11. Web Site Development Using Dreamweaver CS4; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/dreamweaver.html 12. Self-Publishing a Book; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/book.html 13. Adobe Flash CS4; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/flash.html 14. Wide Format Printing; June 22-26, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/wide.html 15. Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Arobat.html DiiT Workshop Series on Information Technology: 16. Introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic.NET; June 8-12, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/VB.html 17. JavaScript Made Easy with JQuery; June 15-19, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/JavaScript.html 18. PHP 6 and MySQL 5; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/php.html 19. PC Assembly, Maintenance, and Repair; July 13-17, 2009 http://www.rit.edu/ntid/ics/diit/workshops/CurrentWorkshops/Hardware.html ................................................................ CAN DRIVE SCHOOL BUS; CAN'T DRIVE SCHOOL BUS Georgia has a law about school bus drivers; they must be hearing. In Alabama, there are deaf bus drivers as the law allows it. In Georgia, the deaf cannot drive a school bus, but allows deaf bus drivers from Alabama to drive school bus across Georgia! Alabama and Georgia sits together on the same border. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://www.deafdigest.com/bus.htm ENDORSING THE DEAF IN GREAT BRITAIN There was a newspaper story of Bryan Robson, a famous Manchester United soccer player endorsing Royal National Institute for Deaf People for the charity of the year honor. Robson is as famous in Great Britain as Cal Ripken, Jr is in USA. But we do not see Ripken endorsing NAD as the charity of the year in USA. And Manchester United is to British soccer what New York Yankees is to USA baseball. A DEAF-BLIND BUSINESS OWNER Could a deaf-blind man operate a business? DeafDigest always says - why not! A story was run this week in a Michigan newspaper about Dale Layer, who is deaf-blind and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was employed as a supervisor at a warehouse until vision problems, later diagnosed as Usher Syndrome, became a problem. Forced to leave his job, he felt bad about himself before pulling himself up, with assistance of the Michigan Commission for the Blind. It was not easy; he had to take classes and to be trained. He has been operating his own business for one year - named JR Vending, which stocks vending machines at various locations across the town. A family member drives him to vending machine locations for servicing and refills. BURGLARS AND HEARING CARS OR DEAF CARS Is it a joke or a fact that when cars have these "burglar prevention" cards sticking on the windshields, it tells the burglars that these cars are worth breaking into? What about Deaf Cars? These are cars with "deaf identity" cards sticking on the windshields. Would these tell the burglars to back off because deaf devices are not worth breaking into for? SWITCHING WORDS AROUND Is the word deaf interchangeable with dead? No, but sloppy spellers often get both words mixed up with each other. There was a posting on the web site regarding a punk music band - titled Deaf in the Dead Zone. Would it make a difference if two words were switched around - Dead in the Deaf Zone? Rockers make themselves deaf because of their fondness for loud punk music - and to be deaf is to be in the dead zone (until they learn to cope with their deafness)! WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS FORMER NOTETAKER FOR THE DEAF A question is for all of you: Q. Who is the world's most famous former notetaker for the deaf? It is Michelle Obama. As a high school student she wrote classroom notes for the benefit of her deaf and hard of hearing classmates. This piece of information was revealed on the Entertainment Tonight TV show that was aired few days ago. IT PAYS TO LIVE IN AN AREA WITH HIGH DEAF POPULATION A hearing contestant became a Jeopardy! champion. He correctly answered ASL-related questions most of the time and became the champion. This contestant lives in Churchville, NY, a suburb of Rochester. Said a viewer: Perhaps it helps to live in an area of the United States with one of the largest populations of people who are deaf and hard of hearing A WRONG PREDICTION AND THE DEAF Who wants to hear actors talk? A Warner Bros. executive said in 1927 when the first talkie movie came out. DeafDigest wishes Warner was correct, but it was not to be - until captions came up. ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of this section ................................................................ ................................................................ (to be continued on a weekly basis) OUR DEAF ELECTED OFFICIALS Australia had another Prime Minister that was also deaf - William McMahon, served the nation for a short time (1971-1972) Like with Hughes, mentioned last week, he functioned as a hearing person and did not use Australian Sign Language, despite his deafness ................................................................ ................................................................ Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 Special !!! http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com You only pay 50% off deposit when you book Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 ! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to book your Deaf Cruise Hawaii 2009 during ONE-DAY Sale on Thursday, November 20th. Just pay half the standard deposit on already low rates and still get all the benefits of Freestyle Cruising. Then you can use that money for other things (like an awesome holiday gift for that special someone). One Day. One Sale. One Great Deal. Thursday, November 20, 2008 http://www.DeafCruiseSpecial.com ................................................................ ................................................................ 30th World's Largest ASL Silent Weekend in 2009 Signing Greeting Cards ASL and Interpreting DVDs Please browse our selection of signing greeting cards at: http://www.DrSign.com The 30th Silent Weekend in June 2009 will offer interpreters more than 2 CEUs. Over 100 hours of classes also for beginning, intermediate and advanced sign language and ITP students. Many interpreters use this to get all of their RID required CEUs in a one-stop venue at significant cost savings. Get a group as small as five to register at huge savings! Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Keith Wann, Trix Bruce and many nationally known presenters are featured. Check http://www.DrSign.com for details Sign language DVDs are available online at http://www.DrSign.com - Consider "Oh See, Can You Say?" by Maureen Longo Tuccelli. She shows how to make an excellent voicing product using a clip of Peter Cook. This 75-minute DVD is excellent for ITP teachers and students! "Oh See, Can You See? shows dozens of grammatical principles and will help ITP and ASL students understand what they see. This is a 55-minute DVD The 8th Florida/Alaska Motorcycle Charity Run is scheduled July 1-26, 2009. 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 2009? ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! New York congressman Peter King is proposing a bill that requires cell phone cameras to make a clicking noise each time pictures are taken. This is to alert photo subjects that pictures were taken of them (without their permission). This bill would not do deaf photo subjects any good. ... Deaf Picture of the Week: Oliver Heaviside, one of the world's most famous inventors no one has ever heard of. He was deaf all his life but functioned as a hearing person http://www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk/features/eccentric-face-genius/article-561670-detail/article.html .. Question of the week: Q. I do not have a computer; I want to subscribe to DeafDigest by mail. Is that possible? A. No; you must have access to email in order to subscribe to DeafDigest. If you do not have a computer, go to a public library and access their computers. Get a free email accounts (yahoo or hotmail or gmail or aol) and you will be able to subscribe to DeafDigest. Just show up at the library once a week to read your DeafDigest editions. 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: that all states stop this nonsense talk about wanting to close up their residential schools because of budgetary problems .... DeafHistory - Looking Back: in the late 19th century - India had a law saying that a deaf person cannot sue if something went wrong. ... Deaf and the Money: Gerald (Bummy) Burstein became the first deaf person to fund an endowment at Gallaudet University. He was asked why was he the first one? He said: Deaf people are not trained to donate. Many have large families and leave the money to them ... DeafNumbers of the Week: How many sign languages are recognized out there in the world? According to a source, 111 and now this - how many sign languages out there in the world are not recognized? Possibly into hundreds .... DeafDigest Sports DeafDigest Sports is a no-cost subscription available only for DeafDigest subscribers; e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com there is no web page postings with DeafDigest Sports; you have to subscribe to keep up with deafsports! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Social Workers, Fluent ASL FEGS - Deaf Services Manhattan, New York FEGS is one of the largest not-for-profit health and human services organizations in the nation, with an annual operating budget in excess of $250 million, 4,000+ employees and operations in more than 350 locations throughout the New York metropolitan area. Become vital member of multidisciplinary team, strongly rooted in the deaf community. Opportunities for Social Workers Fluent in ASL, in our outpatient mental Health clinic and residential facility serving Deaf adults. Requires MSW degree, licensure a strong plus. Positions located in Manhattan and are easily accessible by public transportation Highly competitive salary and generous benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to: mailto:ekatz@hr-dynamics.com Visit our website at http://www.fegs.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Announcing an Exciting Career Opportunity Educational Technology Specialist Educational Design Resources National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Anticipated Position Filling this position is contingent upon future budget approval RIT/NTID , the premier technical university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, seeks an exceptional individual to serve as a team member for a talented group as they design innovative applications of instructional technologies targeting deaf and hard-of-hearing learners. The Educational Technology Specialist will work to design, develop, and program instructional and informational multimedia and web-based products and services. We seek an individual with a proven track record to focus department efforts on creatively and effectively supporting student learning and institutional advancement. Knowledge of sign language or willingness to learn required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, New Media, or a related field. Deadline: Review of applications begins February 21st, and continues until filled Start date: April, 2009 The Rochester Institute of Technology is an EO/AA action employer. Members of protected classes and 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 send an application. For more details and to apply online please go to: http://mycareer.rit.edu Look up job IRC# 27275 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- !!!WANTED!!! ASL Fluent Residential Counselors Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf residential program has a current need for entry level counselors with ASL / sign language proficiency / fluency. The residential treatment program is designed to specifically address the needs of severely troubled children deaf / hoh adolescents with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Originally, the program was developed in 1996 as part of the movement to care for individuals with challenging behaviors in community integrated settings rather than restrictive group care environments. The Home Places program is designed to serve children and young adults who cannot be managed in less intensive settings due to the severity and nature of their mental health and mental retardation issues. POSITION SUMMARY Working with Deaf - Autistic and MR youth, the Teacher/Counselor is instrumental in assisting the clinical staff with developing, implementing, and monitoring of individual and group treatment plans that result in improved adaptive social/interpersonal functioning and high rates of successful program completing among youngsters in assigned group. The Teacher/Counselor has various shift opportunities - T/C's may reside with assigned youth according to a variable patterned schedule (2 1/2 days on 4 1/2 days off) or can work on a daily schedule (5 day / 8 hours per day). Requirements: Bachelors degree required, all majors considered, degrees in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services related fields preferred. Experience working with troubled youth and youth with Autism/DD diagnosis a plus. Sign Language / ASL fluency IS REQUIRED. Valid driver's license, auto insurance. FBI, State Police, and Child Protection clearances. BENEFITS: We have an excellent benefits package for our full time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, Paid Vacation & Sick time, Up to $1500 per year for continuing education (School, Seminars, Workshops, etc.), and more Additional information can be found at http://www.pressleyridge.org Resumes to: Bryan Gibbons; PHR Staffing Coordinator Pressley Ridge 5500 Corporate Drive, Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412.872.9469 (fax) or mailto:bgibbons@pressleyridge.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Principal, Elementary/ Middle School New York School for the Deaf White Plains, NY Occ. Code I-11b REPORTS TO: Director of Instruction BASIC FUNCTION: Supervise Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School faculty and staff in the development and implementation of curriculum, educational goals and student learning needs. QUALIFICATIONS: - Possess or eligible for NYS Certification as Teacher of the Deaf - Possess or eligible for NYS Certification in Supervision and/or Administration - A sign language SCPI level of Advanced with a minimum entry level of Intermediate. Within first 30 months of employment, candidate must obtain Advanced level. - Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in public venues. - Ability to work flexible hours as needs of the program dictate - Must possess mature judgment and leadership skills with the ability to be creative and exercise individual initiative. - The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check. - Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience; early childhood experience preferred - Previous supervisory experience preferred MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supervise implementation of curriculum appropriate for deaf students and designed to prepare students to meet NY State learning standards - Plan, develop and implement instructional programs for deaf infant program, pre-school, elementary, and middle school students. - Provide educational leadership designed to meet individual student needs (i.e., oral/auditory, ASL) and determine class assignments for students - Oversee student placement, grading, and advancement - In concert with other administrators and staff, develop master schedule, student schedules and teacher and teacher assistant schedules - Administration/monitoring of student assessment - Maintain student records and supervise and review the preparation of student reports. - Provide strong direction and leadership to faculty, staff and families - Evaluate the performance of teachers, teacher assistants, and assigned staff and recommend techniques and methods of improvement - Recommend the transfer, promotion or termination of faculty and administrative staff - Approve purchase of supplies, materials and equipment - Supervise and monitor all state education requirements; participate in IEP meetings. - With other administrators, develop and direct staff development programs for all staff. - With other administrators, recommend and monitor new or revised school policies and procedures. - Meet with parents on a regular basis and keep parents informed about events at Fanwood through regular informational mailings and presentations at meetings, etc. - Ensure sensitivity to cultural differences within the school community. - Prepare necessary reports pertaining to students, staff and programs - Respond to inquiries and general correspondence regarding education programs and ensure the general welfare of students and staff. - Ensure that obligations under the labor contract are executed properly. Attempt to resolve differences or disputes before they become issues. - Work cooperatively with local schools, agencies, parents, staff and students on educational programs of benefit to Fanwood students. - Supervision of summer school - All other duties assigned by the Director of Instruction or her designee SALARY: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. TYPE: 12 month position TO APPLY: FAX resume to (914) 949-2331 or mail to: Human Resources New York School for the Deaf 555 Knollwood Road White Plains, NY 10603 E.O.E. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Board of Trustees of St Mary's School for the Deaf announces a vacancy for Superintendent Position available July 1, 2009 (Buffalo, NY) Overview: - Residential School with average total enrollment of 110 students - Staff of 145 full time employees - Subject to New York State Education Department guidelines - Accredited High School - Serving students from birth to 21 years of age - Potential for adult programming in a variety of occupational areas - Funded by section 4201 of Education Law of New York State Services provided: - Full academic program in accordance with State regulation - Related services (Speech, Counseling, Audiology, variety of therapy services) - Educational programs including Art, Music, & Physical Education - Residential program including recreation therapy, tutorial & after school program - Athletic Program (Track, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball) Qualifications: - Master's degree in Deaf Education or related field supplemented by course work in School Administration; - At least 5 years of experience in Educational Administration and Community Relations; - Eligibility for or willingness to obtain certification as Educational Administrator in New York State; - Ability to communicate and interact successfully with deaf children and adults (Preferred level of Sign Communication @ Intermediate SCPI level with ability to achieve advanced level of communication within two years); - Experience in working with parents as partners in the educational process; - State of the art knowledge in areas of technology, integration options, deafness, and deaf culture. Application procedure: Interested candidates may write for a complete copy of the job description or visit http://www.smsdk12.org All credentials, including resume, copies of certifications, and three professional references must be submitted as noted below. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 12, 2009 but will be accepted until an appointment is made, within practical limits of the process as finalists are identified. All inquiries and applications must be sent to: SMSD Search Committee for the Superintendent Charles C. Martorana, Chair 1100 M & T Center Three Fountain Plaza Buffalo, New York 14203-1414. St. Mary's School for the Deaf is an EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Residential Counselor The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA Residential Counselor to provide academic/vocational/emotional counseling support to residential adolescent deaf population; design & develop educational programming appropriate for deaf population. Must have fluency in ASL & Bach's degree. Send resumes to: The Learning Center for the Deaf, (Job #1638) 848 Central St, Framingham, MA 01701 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- inviting you to consider our employment openings Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Colorado Springs, CO Educators of the Deaf 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 openings. Applications are being accepted for current and anticipated vacancies for the 2009/10 School Year, including: - Teacher of the Deaf: PreSchool - Teacher of the Deaf: All core content areas (Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies) - Communication Specialist (Speech/Language) Birth to 21 We invite you to visit CSDB's website at: http://www.csdb.org where the official job announcement(s) may be found in their entirety. Positions are open until filled. Interviews to be conducted on-site at CSDB. Excellent benefits. Salary based on appropriate education and experience. Please 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Georgia School for the Deaf Cave Spring, GA for position descriptions and application procedures please click on any of below: - Sign Language Interpreter (12 months) http://www.deafdigest.com/interp.doc - Residential Paraprofessional (multiple positions) http://www.deafdigest.com/paramult.doc - High School Graduation Coach http://www.deafdigest.com/coach.doc - Occupational Therapist (hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/ot.doc - Paraprofessional, classroom (10 mo position) http://www.deafdigest.com/para.doc - Physical Therapist http://www.deafdigest.com/pt.doc - Reading Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/rcs.doc - Residential Advisor (DOE) http://www.deafdigest.com/ra.doc - Substitute Teacher (P/T-Hourly) http://www.deafdigest.com/sub.doc - Teacher (Blind/Deaf) - Literary Content Specialist http://www.deafdigest.com/lcs.doc -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- (updated February 1st) Exciting Career Opportunities at GLAD: - Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, Crenshaw, Norwalk, Pacoima, Santa Ana, CA - Placement Coordinator - Riverside, CA - Community Interpreter - Riverside, CA - Administrative Assistant - Bakersfield, CA - Network I.T. Administrator - 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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