DeafDigest Blue - November 6, 2011 Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; subscription at no cost to you Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 15th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/slow-deaf-communications/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-sports-fans/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-people-eat-at-diner/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/oral-communications-struggle/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Sign Language Storytelling for Children: 3-DVD Set Nine beloved childrens' stories are brought to life in this 3-DVD set available at Harris Communications. 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You can still join The Z Life by calling 888.888.1116 to connect to ZVRS from any videophone! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - What the stories are saying about the deaf? Elaine Bromka, who is not deaf, is a professional actress, been performing for 30 years. She has credited working with deaf actors years ago for helping improve on her body language. She said that if not for her involvement with deaf theater as a hearing actress, she would not be what she is nowadays! Tina Lannin, a deaf British woman, makes her living as a professional lipreader. She has been asked to read lips of famous soccer players on TV, of highly publicized marriages of famous people. She even admits she can only lipread with a 30-40 percent accuracy. How much are professional lipreaders paid? Between $50 to $150 per hour, depending on supply and demand and degree of difficulty. And for a full day of lipreading, it is about $950.00 - Very Hot News Florida School for the Deaf and Blind has a new president. It is Jeanne Glidden Prickett, the current superintendent at Iowa School for the Deaf. Full press release is at: http://www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/news/board-of-trustees-names-new-fsdb-president/ The FCC is now telling the churches that they must caption their TV programs. A few years back the FCC allowed 300 churches to get away without captions - but not any more. - Sunday October 30th How to help the deaf get jobs and to have them stay in school? This is what the Center for Results in Education and Employment for Deaf Students is trying to do. This group won a $1.3 million federal grant for that purpose. - Monday October 31st Becky Clark, a deaf woman, who once played basketball for the legendary Pat Summitt at University of Tennessee, will serve on the New York City Marathon Psyching Team for the big race on November 6th. She is a licensed psychologist, and for the big race she will help the runners with their mental and emotional needs. - Tuesday November 1st The Nucleus 5 recall by the Cochlear Ltd is probably going to cost this Australian company $160 million. Already the stockholders are not too happy with it. - Wednesday November 2nd There are things we take for granted but without realizing the facts. Well, in the case of SWCID, Howard College has never owned the deaf college property! This college leased the deaf land from the US Department of Education for years. This will change since Howard College is reaching a deal to buy the land from the US government. This means the deaf land be SWCID's own. - Deaf Miscellaneous stuff A controversy has erupted over United HealthGroup's plan to provide low cost hearing tests and hearing aids. Critics are saying this provider is bypassing the physicians and audiologists. ..... (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .............................................................. .............................................................. 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) .............................................................. .............................................................. FREE GROUND SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER It's not too early to start holiday shopping! WCI is here to help with gifts for all your family and friends. FREE GROUND SHIPPING on orders over $50.00! 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At the counter hearing people just use their ears to chat! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-people-eat-at-diner/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ..................................................... ..................................................... Upcoming consortium The Path to Bilingualism: The Child and Family March 16-17, 2012 Newark, DE more information at: http://deafdigest.com/deaf-bilingualism-consortium/ ..................................................... ..................................................... PREFERING THE DEAF OR PREFERRING THE HEARING? An oral deaf person struggles with ASL with a deaf friend. That oral deaf person and that ASL deaf person were invited to a hearing party. That oral deaf person rejects the ASL deaf person during that party because he wants to communicate with hearing. The funny thing is that he struggles while communicating with hearing. Which is better for oral deaf person? To struggle with ASL with a deaf person or to struggle to communicate with the hearing? - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/oral-communications-struggle/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) SCARY TO BE DEAF AND TO LIVE IN SMITHFIELD If you are deaf and live in Smithfield, NC, then it is time to be scared. The town police force has threatened to ignore 911 calls because of lack of funding. A hearing person can find a way to overcome a 911 shutdown by using a quick series of telephone calls. But for the deaf person, it is scary. If the town has no deaf residents, then this issue is moot. ...................................................................... ...................................................................... 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SHALE OIL BOOM BYPASSING THE DEAF IN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA In the lower New York and upper Pennsylvania areas, there is a shale oil boom, which helps the economy. While workers from Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma move to the region to work in the shale oil industry, some local workers are hired to help out. Is the boom helping the deaf find jobs? Hard to say but in a way, yes and no. Deaf people are not being hired for these dangerous jobs because of safety concerns. But the deaf people could be hired by restaurants, hotels, Big Box stores - but only on entry level positions where wages are minimal. This was the impression DeafDigest editor while visiting Elmira, NY over this past weekend. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked by a hearing person: can this deaf person see? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com SOMETHING WE, THE DEAF, OFTEN DO NOT REALIZE Hard of hearing people are more concerned with an issue, that we, the deaf, are vaguely aware of. It is the loop. The loop works with hearing aids to help the hard of hearing people to hear better, at least in public facilities. The trend has been to install more and more loop systems everywhere. This is the reason why more hard of hearing people are smiling. COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Game 6 of the 2011 World Series may have been one of the most exciting World Series games in history.  The St. Louis Cardinals' 11-inning victory over the Texas Rangers received great television ratings.  It was a thrilling event that took 4 hours and 33 minutes to complete. What most people do not realize is the impact that it had on realtime captioners across the country.  Many television stations delay their local news until the completion of the game. Captioners who were scheduled to caption those news broadcasts had to wait patiently for the game to be over in order to complete their evening assignments.  Some of those captioners were scheduled to caption early morning news and other programming the following morning, and they certainly missed out on sleep that night. For those captioners who were Cardinals fans, I suppose it was definitely worth the wait. AN ACCOMPLISHMENT AT A BIG BOX CHAIN Big Box chains (Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, etc) have many, many deaf employees. Unfortunately for most of them they work at entry level positions and promotions with fat pay raises are rare. It is not that they cannot handle important jobs - they can, but they are not given opportunities. But for one deaf person, he just won a job transfer with a big promotion (and big pay raise). He started in one state, was transferred to a second state, and then just recently transferred to a third state - and is now a mid-level administrator, in charge of his own department. He is not "hard of hearing" but an "ASL/Deaf Culture" person! For reasons of privacy, DeafDigest is not mentioning that person's name. .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/ updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. TO BE DEAF AND TO BE ISOLATED There are newspaper stories saying that technology will render obsolete our sign language  - and that the future deaf will prefer to mingle with hearing than with their peers - and that deafness will be completely eradicated thanks to the CI and genetical engineering. True or false? DeafDigest wishes to point out this following example: A deaf student at a hearing college, who thought he was too good for either Gallaudet or NTID, realized how bad it was at his hearing college. Lonely, isolated and feeling abandoned, he came home every weekend. He made no effort to try to fit into the weekend collegiate social life and events. He gave up after a semester and enrolled at Gallaudet. next week - another example .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section .............................................................. .............................................................. Hot DeafNews boring, but important! A while ago when the BART, the rapid train system serving the California's Bay Area, blocked passengers' use of their cell phones, it upset the Deaf Community. It was because deaf passengers have no one to turn to in case of emergencies. Well, it was announced that the BART board has decided to postpone the voting of this anti-cellphone policy. Is it good news for us, the deaf? Time will tell! ....... The Deaf and the Law: The ADA regulations constantly change - either for improvement or to keep up with the changing times, but the principle remains the same. the Department of Justice says: The ADA's fundamental requirement remains for businesses and agencies to ensure effective communication by providing appropriate auxiliary aids and services; updates range from expanded definitions that reflect advances in technology to clarification about how businesses and agencies facilitate face-to-face interactions. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: The Brentwood post office in Washington, DC, hit by the anthrax, has nearly 30 deaf employees. Inadequate interpreting services for these deaf employees has been the issue raised by civil rights group. The postal officers claimed they have complied the interpreting needs of the deaf. Not so, says the deaf group. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: The Metuchen Library in New Jersey is putting up for auction a rare book, titled "Herball, or General History of Plantes," that was published in 1633. The value of this book is estimated to be $2,500 or higher. This book is about 2,800 woodcuts of medicinal plants and is written in Elizabethan English. What about it? Well, this book was donated by Gertrude Rohdenburg way back in the early 20th century. Gertrude was deaf and her donation somehow got lost in the library archives and was not discovered until recently. Because the library has no use for that book, it is being put up for auction. ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: An incident took place at an open air market in Zimbabwe. A deaf man, selling his wares from his stall, had a sign posted in front - saying that the vendor is deaf. And beneath that sentence are listed prices. Yet it did not stop a customer from verbally abusing him. An upset observer had to intervene on behalf of the deaf vendor. .... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? I thought the hearing person said: I am going out to buy some shoot buying some shoot? He actually said: I am going out to buy some shoes -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 opening ASL Proficiency Evaluator, ASL Diagnostic and Evaluation Services Gallaudet University Washington, DC *Job Number:* HR-11096 *Salary Range:* $49,000-$87,900 Provides interviewing and rating in accordance with the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI); participates in the development, implementation, and administration of tools, protocol, and/or procedures used in a comprehensive multiple-measures evaluation system; conducts semi-annual re-ratings of taped interviews as part of a systematic reliability check; participates in periodic retraining in interview techniques and rating procedures; participates in other research activities to maintain the quality of the evaluation system; keeps abreast of trends and research in the field of first and second language teaching, learning, acquisition, and evaluation. *Requirements:* Master's degree in linguistics, ASL, 1st and/or 2nd language teaching and learning, bilingual education, or related field. A minimum three years experience in ASL instruction and/or evaluation. Experience with developing and/or using ASL assessment tests. Knowledge of the linguistic structure of ASL and English. Knowledge and experience working with individuals with diverse educational, language, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to use judgment and tact with regard to sensitive issues and confidential matter. Ability to work well as an active, contributing member of a team as well as ability to work independently and demonstrate self-reliance and self-initiative. Experience producing written reports, proposals, and other documents related to research, best practices, learning and evaluation. Ability to use various software programs for project and program efficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in ASL and English. A proficiency level of 4+ or better on the ASLPI. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given one work related question and will answer that question in writing. This English writing sample will be provided to the Gallaudet University English Department for analysis and determination of skills level. to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities/apply_now.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant/Associate Professor of American Sign Language Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX PhD in ASL, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Scholarly accomplishment/promise, publications, service required. Review begins immediately; interviews soon. Letter of interest, CV, referee list and 3 letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, plan for ASL program development, teaching evaluations electronically to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2951  Questions to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, mailto:andrist@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University is an EOE/AA Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Lecturer of American Sign Language Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Lecturer position hired on a nine month basis to teach one to four sources per semester; hiring is based on student demand. MA/MS required in ASL, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Review begins immediately; interviews soon. Letter of interest, CV, referee list and 3 letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, plan for ASL program development, teaching evaluations electronically to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2948 Questions to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, mailto:andrist@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University is an EOE/AA Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Openings TEDP Outreach Specialist/ Trainer GACHI, Inc Decatur, GA GACHI, Inc. has immediate openings for the following: TEDP Outreach Specialist/ Trainer Full-time, permanent position in Decatur, Georgia. Salary plus medical & dental benefits. Responsibilities: Assess and train applicants, provide individual and group trainings on how to use telecommunication equipment, deliver, set and provide on going communication and documentation.  Market, promote, and advertise the program to all segments of the population to inform individuals, agencies, and organization about the program. Recruiting and increasing the number of individuals to apply for the program. Extensive traveling throughout the state of Georgia. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in telecommunication devices, and two years of experience with training or teaching individuals or group settings. Mail resume to: GATEDP Attn: Kevin Steffy, Co-Coordinator - Outreach/ Training 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B Decatur, Georgia 30032 Or FAX to: 404-297-9465 Or Email to: mailto:ksteffy@gachi.org Position will remain open until filled. For additional information about this position, contact Kevin Steffy at: mailto:KSteffy@GACHI.ORG or 404-381-8433 (VP) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Employment Director Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources and provides direct residential and employment services to individuals of various disabilities, primarily deafness, living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Services are provided in individual homes and within the community. Responsibilities: Manages all aspects of the employment program, a program designed to match our clients, people with disabilities, with potential employers, including providing guidance, supervision and support to various personnel. Identifies and markets the program to potential employers and related agencies. Ensures compliance with all funding agents and agency policies and procedures. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, with emphasis in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work psychology or occupational therapy. Strong vocational skills and knowledge of vocational grants and their reporting requirements is a must. Experience with marketing, development and relationship building is preferred. Five years of supervisory experience including experience in vocational employment services is required. Must be fluent in sign language or willing to learn. Valid Driver's License is required. Position Classification: Full Time Exempt. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:dila@dila.org Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Job Coach Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Full-Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources and provides direct residential and employment services to individuals of various disabilities, primarily deafness, living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Services are provided in individual homes and within the community Responsibilities: Provide individual and group on-the-job training for individuals of various hearing loss which includes teaching and coaching individuals to develop job skills, employee and employer relationships, work ethics and communication skills for successful employment outcomes. Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; Fluency in ASL or sign language is a must. Six months experience with training, coaching and motivating people. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required. Skilled in the use of structured training techniques for teaching job performance skills, job-related skills and work behaviors is preferred. Schedule: Full Time Full Time Employee Benefits: 100% employer contribution to medical, life and disability benefits; 75% employer contribution to dental; retirement; 13 paid holidays a year; 10 paid annual leave days a year; 2 personal leave days a year; 10 paid sick days a year and more. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:jdubuque@pkscpa.com Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Independent Living Advisor Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Full-Time/Part-Time/Contractual Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources for residents of the Eastern Shore of Maryland who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides opportunities for full participation in all aspects of community life. Responsibilities: Provide direct care independent living services and support to individuals. Services range from personal hygiene, medication administration and intensive independent living skills training in individuals. homes and other locations throughout the Eastern shore. Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; one year related experience preferred; competency with basic independent living skills; must be flexible and work within a team environment. Ability to teach, advise and motivate people. Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation and good driving record required. Fluency in ASL required. Schedule: TBD Full Time Employee Benefits: 100% employer contribution to medical, life and disability benefits; 75% employer contribution to dental; retirement; 13 paid holidays a year; 10 paid annual leave days a year; 2 personal leave days a year; 10 paid sick days a year and more. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:jdubuque@pkscpa.com Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Director Rhode Island School for the Deaf Providence, Rhode Island Rhode Island School for the Deaf has initiated a search for Director. All information can be obtained on our web page:  http://www.rideaf.net -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Clinical Psychology Faculty position Gallaudet University Washington, DC The Psychology Department at Gallaudet University has a clinical psychology faculty position opening. The position description and application information can be found at: http://jobs.gallaudet.edu/ For additional information about this position, contact Dr. Patrick Brice, Clinical Psychology Program Director at: mailto:Patrick.Brice@Gallaudet.edu -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings in Rehabilitation field in Georgia -  Georgia Department of Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation Deafness program is seeking a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing caseload in Dublin and surrounding counties. http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/GDOLJobDescr?position_num=00082276 &entry_timestamp=2011-10-04-15.05.05.916369 -  Cave Springs Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Life Adjustment Supervisor responsible for the direction and operation of the 52 bed dormitory and the coordination of Independent Living Skills Training for the students. Duties include supervision of the dormitory staff, coordinating the staff's work schedules and activities, managing the physical maintenance of the dormitory, and ensuring the safety and accountability of all students. http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/GDOLJobDescr?position_num=00155920 &entry_timestamp=2011-10-04-10.42.34.584892 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job title Outreach Consultant for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Montana School for the Deaf & Blind position located in Billings or other community in Eastern Montana START DATE:  August 22, 2011 STARTING SALARY:  Dependent on education and years of experience STATUS: Permanent, Full-time (200 duty days) SUPPLEMENT REQUIRED:  Yes PAY GRADE:  Contract exempt POSITION NUMBER:  51300321 BARGAINING UNIT:  MEA/MFT CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled TYPICAL DUTIES:  Serves deaf and hard-of-hearing children in their home communities by providing information, technical assistance and consultation with the goal of promoting appropriate intervention strategies and educational practices for deaf and hard of hearing children in Montana. Facilitates the implementation of the Family Advisor Program, which involves home-based early intervention services for infants and preschool age children.  This includes working with parents, overseeing the work of family advisors, and collaborating with other service providers to develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) that appropriately meet the needs of children. Provides classroom support, consultation and technical assistance for school age children. Provides classroom based assessments, offers recommendations and suggestions to classroom teachers and specialists who directly serve deaf and hearing impaired students, and provides information on professional and instructional resources. Participates in evaluation team meetings and assists in the development of Individual Education Plans. Assists in the planning and facilitation of annual Family Learning Weekends, Summer Skills Programs, and facilitates other learning opportunities for students.  Works with the MSDB admissions coordinator to facilitate appropriate referral of students for evaluation and placement at MSDB. Completes summary reports of site visits and contacts, travel logs and expense vouchers, and other documents required by the outreach program supervisor.  Keeps Outreach Data Base current. Reviews and approves reports and invoices submitted by contracted Family Advisors. Additionally, serves as a resource to the medical, home, education and community service agencies by providing training and information. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Deaf Education.  Previous experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children in an educational setting preferred.  Applicants with degrees in related fields and previous experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children will be considered.  Must be able to obtain a Montana Educator's License with special education endorsement within three years of date of hire. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:  Knowledge of general special education instructional practices and specifically best practices in the education of the deaf; educational and audiological assessment procedures and interpretation of assessment results; support services typically utilized in the education of the deaf, including speech/language and interpreter services; special education rules and regulations and the IEP/ETR process. Ability to comply with data collection, records management and reporting features assigned to the position.  Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a broad constituency through the application of skills and knowledge fundamental to the position as well as excellent interpersonal communication skills. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:   The successful employee must be self-directed and able to work with limited supervision or direction.   The position requires extensive travel working hours beyond those of a typical teaching position with an average of 2 to 3 nights away from home each week.  The position may require occasional work on weekends and extended workdays with meetings before and after regular school hours.  This is a "tele-work" position requiring the employee to work out of a home-based office, usually located in a community outside of Great Falls.  Telework employees must be able to maintain the basic machines and functions of an office as well as securing routine maintenance for the state vehicle assigned to the position. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:  Selection procedures to be used in evaluating applicant's qualifications include an evaluation of the Montana State Application form, application supplement, interview, and reference checks.  Late, incomplete or unsigned applications will be rejected. Application materials required are: 1.    Signed and completed State of Montana Employment Application (PD-25, revised 04/09). Portions of the application may be photocopied if legible. 2.    Letters of reference from previous three employers (3 letters of reference). 3.    Transcripts or all coursework leading to degrees or licensure. 4.    Copies of Professional Licenses which are applicable to the requirements of the position. 5.    Applicants claiming the Handicapped Person's Employment Preference must provide verification of eligibility with the application materials by the closing date.  The required documentation includes a completed Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Certification of Disability form. 6.    Signed and dated Applicant Release of Information form. 7.    Application supplement. INQUIRIES AND REQUEST FOR APPLICATION:  MSDB 406-771-6000, any Montana Job Service.  Locally 1018 7th Street South, Great Falls, Montana, 406-791-5800 or the website:  http://www.msdb.mt.gov COMPENSATION:  This position is a contracted position 200 days.  Salary is determined by the schedule as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Eligible state employees are also provided paid health, dental and life insurance.  Other benefits include deferred compensation program and retirement.  Employees earn approximately 3.69 hours of sick leave for each 80 hours pay period worked and employees who qualify are entitled to up to 15 days military leave with full pay.  Earned leave benefits may be used for maternity and parental (birth/adoption) leave and for immediate family illness care. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:  Under state and federal law qualified applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Modifications or adjustments may be provided to assist applicants to compete in the recruitment and selection process, to perform the essential duties of the job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment available to other employees.  An applicant must request an accommodation when needed.  If you need any such accommodation, contact SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & BLIND using the information provided above.  TTY users may call the TTY number if available or use the relay service by dialing 711-253-4091. IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT:  In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three (3) days of hire, documentation that he/she is authorized to work in the United States.  Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or social security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., a United States passport, a Permanent Resident Card or an Alien Registration Card (Green Card). EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE - The Veterans Public Employment Preference Act and the Persons with Disabilities Public Employment Preference Act provide preference in public employment for certain military veterans and people with disabilities or their eligible relatives. An applicant claiming employment preference must complete an Employment Preference Form, PD-25A, available through your local Montana Job Service Workforce Center or the State of Montana Employment Information Website at: http://mt.gov!stateiobs/stateiobs.asp . You must also provide the appropriate documentation of eligibility with the application. The required documentation may include a DD~214; a document issued by the Office of the Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard certifying service; or a PHHS Certifications of Disability form. Contact your local Montana Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office, Department of Public Health and Human Services for details on obtaining persons with disabilities preference certification. For more information, contact your local Job Service Workforce Center.. SPECIAL INFORMATION: MSDB IS A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN.  Grades encompassed in this program include elementary, middle school, and high school levels.    The schedule may also be adjusted temporarily or permanently for reasons such as training, meetings, student needs, agency needs, emergencies, etc.  This agency has been declared a non-smoking environment extending to the entire campus; there are no authorized smoking areas and smoke breaks are not given.  All successful candidates must possess a Montana Drivers License; submit to a background check, which includes a criminal record review, and must not possess any felony or DUI convictions. It is the policy of the Board that any finalist recommended for hire to a paid or volunteer position with this agency, involving regular unsupervised access to students in schools, as determined by the Superintendent, shall submit to a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to consideration of the recommendation for employment.  Additionally, an .Applicant Release Form. must be completed and signed as part of the application. Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  MSDB will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership or any other legally protected classification.  Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Students, parents, employees and participants who have an inquiry or complaint of harassment or discrimination, or who need information about accommodations for persons with disabilities, should contact the School Compliance Officer and Title IX/EEO Coordinator, Montana School for the Deaf and Blind, 3911 Central Avenue, Great Falls, Montana 59405. Phone (406) 771-6000. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- positions open Austine School for the Deaf & Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing various locations in Vermont 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. - Teacher /Coordinator, William Center Location: Brattleboro,VT Time Base: Full -Time Qualifications: Masters Degree in Deaf Education or Special Education Minimum of 5 years teaching and administrative experience. Experience in working with a variety of disabilities including Autism. Training and experience in instruction improvement Effective communication skills to include ASL Responsibilities: Oversees the supervision and development of all William Center Teachers. Oversee daily operation of William Center Autism Program. Coordinate Special Education procedures for the William Center. Maintain accurate records. - Victim Advocate/community educator Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services Location: statewide Vermont Time Base: 2 part-time positions 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 mailto:kdarling@dvas.org - 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 - Speech - Language Pathologist Location: Brattleboro, VT Time Base: part time - Paraprofessionals Location: Brattleboro, VT Time Base: Part 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; Must be able to assist student with physical motor needs to include lifting guiding. for all of the above positions that are based in Brattleboro, VT, please send letter of interest & resume to: Kelly Therieau Austine School for the Deaf 209 Austine Dr Brattleboro, VT 05301 or send email to: mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org 802-258-9510 Fax# 802-258-9574 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - *  Director of LIFESIGNS -  Los Angeles, CA *  Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, 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 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-