DeafDigest Blue - June 23, 2013
Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week's ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-nervous-with-different-store/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-not-know-about-penny-noise/
This week's ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/discrimination-not-at-deaf/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-not-know-hearing-talk-to-whom/
(if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video)
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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Blue section.
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This just in -
Thomas Pearson, who founded the National Center for Deaf Health
Research at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will be
leaving his position to assume a new position as the executive vice
president for Research and Education at the University of Florida
Health Sciences Center. DeafDigest is not sure if there would
be an impact, if any, on research on deaf medical issues at
either Rochester or at Florida. His first day on the job is
October 1st.
Top stories about the deaf:
Finally going to be razed are the old buildings of the Virginia
School for the Deaf and Blind at Hampton. When the school
closed for good in 2008, the state and the city both did not know
what to do with the buildings. It was a political tug of war until
a decision was just made to raze the buildings on the 75-acre
campus. For years the state operated both schools, at Staunton and
at Hampton.
How do you sign these words and phrases - Abenomics, plus 0 minus 5,
public assistance bashing, etc? The Japan Institute for Sign Language
Studies created these political signs for the benefit of deaf viewers
that want to watch political news on TV.
Kerwin Lloyd, a deaf Florida beekeeper, is considered to be one
of the world's best darts players. He recently won a major darts
tournament, competing against one of the world's top players.
He is serious about darts, traveling to tournaments and keeping
up with this sport by reading articles.
Ephraim Avea Nsoh, not deaf, is Ghana's Upper West Regional
Minister. He has threatened to blacklist contractors that do
not follow building standards, especially with the new building
for the Wa School for the Deaf.
Ron Tan, who is profoundly deaf and lives in Singapore, is a
professional pianist. He has been performing at events and at
restaurants. Wanting to help out the deaf and the disabled,
he has founded his own talent management outfit, called
Inclusive Art Movement.
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A SILENT MOVIE THAT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST HEARING!
Beau Brummell was a famous silent movie, produced in
1924.
Famous actor John Barrymore was the star in that movie.
There were lot of dirty jokes that Barrymore and other
actors said during that movie. These jokes were not
subtitled.
Many hearing people did not know about it. But deaf
people that lipread, said there were many dirty jokes!
Discrimination against hearing?
- for ASL News version with captions,
http://deafdigest.com/videos/discrimination-not-at-deaf/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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Deaf Seniors of America Conference
Baltimore, MD
Wednesday, August 21 thru Tuesday, August 27
http://deafdigest.com/2013-deaf-seniors-of-america-conference/
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HEARING THAT TALK
You ride the metro subway. You see a hearing person
talking. You wonder - is he talking to himself, or is
he talking to the hidden cell phone, or is he talking
to someone behind him or is he crazy and talking to
everyone in the subway car?
A hearing person would know which. A deaf person
may not know which.
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-not-know-hearing-talk-to-whom/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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WELFARE IS AN OLD FASHIONED WORD
Is the word "welfare" an old fashioned word? Yes, according to
the Pennsylvania Society for the Advancement of the Deaf.
They are asking the state House Majority Leader Mike Turzai to
have the name of the agency - Department of Public Welfare
to a more modern looking Department of Human Services.
Politics being what it is on the state level, it is uncertain
how the state legislative leaders would respond to this request.
By the way, Pennsylvania is the only state that still uses
the word Welfare with its agencies!
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AN AGENCY MOVING TO A DEAF-FRIENDLY HEADQUARTERS
Bridges, a Nashville, TN agency serving the deaf, had a dream.
It was to get out of its long time headquarters to move to a
much better facility.
This dream was achieved this week. And it is deaf-friendly -
meaning open space with no walls to make communications much
easier, no glare from windows, chairs with no armrests, etc.
It took three years of renovations and planning to make
this goal possible.
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
being asked questions about their deaf clients - an example would be -
how old is your deaf client?
if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories,
please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series
A little more on the history of computer translation for court
reporters and captioners:
All of the early research and development work to attempt to develop
software to translate stenotype shorthand symbols into English was
carried out on IBM mainframe computers, making portability
impossible. By the mid-1960s, the U.S. government did have some
success with this system in translating Russian and Chinese technical
documents into English. IBM eventually stopped work on the project
because there was too small a market for this technology.
A few years later, a new company called StenoComp Corporation took
the government's research and development to the court reporting
market. StenoComp believed that if the system could translate a
foreign language into English, it could also translate stenographic
representations of English into English words.
A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF
a hearing person tells a deaf person -
I rarely meet a deaf person and I don't believe the stories
that many hearing people have become deaf because of noise!
(Every deaf person, no matter if it is ASL, oral,
Cued Speech, late-deafened, hearing aid user, CI user,
etc, share these pet peeves. You may laugh or cry)
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DeafLaw
The deaf of Iceland are not entitled to interpreters when
they travel overseas whereas hearing Icelanders are
entitled. This unfairness has upset deaf Icelandic advocates.
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Did you know that -
Reatha Hirte, a deaf woman, operated French Reweaving Company,
between the 1950's and 1970's, employing many deaf women in
the needlework trade. This company was based in Cincinnati, Ohio
but much of her business was elsewhere - Denver, Columbus, Ohio,
Kansas City, MO, Indianapolis as well as from several foreign
clients. Her company also did contract work for bigger needlework
firms.
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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
Good news for Hearing Movie Goers. The Hulk is back. Bad news for
Deaf Movie Goers. Lou Ferrigno, the original Hulk is The Hulk
no longer.
Why? Because director Ang Lee felt that the computer-generated
Hulk is better than the Original Hulk.
How does Lou feel about it? He quipped "the new Hulk cannot
sign autographs". And besides, Lou has a cameo in that movie,
playing as a security officer!
Original Hulk, lets' meet the New Hulk.
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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
When hearing people say something inappropriate,
we call it a slip of the tongue.
And why do these articulate hearing speakers
commit these slips of the tongues?
This is where our revered sign language may come
in! Psychoanalytic Psychologist Nancy J. Crown, not
deaf, is suggesting that her colleagues study
sign language to understand why these slips of the
tongues are being committed by the hearing. Her
piece was published in the recent edition of the
Psychoanalytic Psychology magazine.
She is saying that sign language offers
perspectives into communications that spoken languages
cannot cover.
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
There are many deaf employees in the federal government
sector. And the federal government is supposed to be
deaf-friendly, meaning interpreters and accessible
devices, etc.
Well, there was a story of a deaf employee in a
federal government agency who had to wait almost
a year to obtain an accessible device that he
requested, and in which his supervisor approved!
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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?
A deaf man was talking about the Baltimore Ravens
with a hearing man
The deaf man thought the hearing man said:
We got Pajamas back
Getting pajamas back?
He actually said:
We got Bajama back
(explanation - Billy Bajama was let go by the
Baltimore Ravens few months ago but was asked to
come back again with a new contract)
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
- Public Relations Director - Los Angeles
- HIV Educator - Los Angeles
- Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim
- Job Developer/Interpreter - Pacoima
- Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles
- Staff Interpreter - Riverside
- Administrative Assistant - Riverside (CODIE)
- Administrative Assistant - Cypress (OCDEAF)
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
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position opening
General Manager
Communication Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Flint, Michigan (Genesee County)
Program: Administration
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Deputy Directors
Status: Exempt
Communication Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CACDHH) is looking
for a General Manager. This position will be the principle officer for
CACDHH and report directly to the Board of Directors.
Duties will include:
. Administer and evaluate the effectiveness of CACDHH.s four
programs, Community Housing, Community interpreting, Senior citizens
outreach and MSD.
. Supervise day to day operations of five departments.
. Negotiate, review and approve contracts with renters, funding
agencies, various Community Mental Health organizations, Michigan School
for the Deaf, and contract interpreters.
. Prepare annual operating budgets, develop annual growth plans,
projections and present them to the board for approval.
. Maintain Organization's records, prepare and present management,
operations and cost analysis by program reports to the Board of Directors.
. Insure Compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
. Maintain relationships with the deaf community, all vendors,
funding agencies, renters, landlords, community mental health
organizations, contractors, and consultants.
. Solicit new business, develop and implement new marketing plans
and strategies.
. Perform Human Resources function including hiring, terminations,
employee reviews, and discipline. Review, maintain and update employee
handbook, job descriptions and personnel files. Present all changes for
board approval.
. Review benefit plans for compliance with all federal, state and
local law.
. Develop, improve and expand relationships with agencies and
organizations serving the Deaf community.
. Perform any other duties, prepare reports, and act as liaison to
the community, civic groups, government agencies and elected officials as
directed by the board of directors or appointed committees.
Qualifications and Requirements:
. BA Degree required Masters preferred
. Must be fluent in American Sign Language(candidate will be tested
using ASLPI)
Strong Communication skills (ASL, Verbal/Written)
. Strong Communication skills (ASL, Verbal/Written).
. Must have working knowledge of standard administrative, accounting
and human resources practices.
. Ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, a self starter with a
proven track record leading an organization and have prior management
experience.
. Must be familiar with Michigan Public Act 204.
. Public Speaking Skills
. Non profit experience a plus.
Salary commensurate with Experience.
Please submit cover letters, resume, wage history and
expectations to mailto:jobs@cacdhh.org
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PAHrtners Deaf Services is Hiring!
Glenside, PA
http://www.pahrtners.com
PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults.
Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides
residential and out-patient services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH)
children, adolescents and adults. Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing!
PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who
are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf culture to
fill the following positions:
- Job Title: Residential Program Director
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full Time
Description: Position supervises all residential sites and program
personnel. This senior position provides program coverage, assists in
completing staff schedules, secures shift coverage and monitors/limits
overtime. Other duties include: developing/monitoring the annual budget
while approving expenditures; ensuring individual health needs are met by
reviewing and assisting with the coordination of medical, dental and
psychotherapy services and corresponding transportation; confirming homes
and vehicles are maintained and operated in a clean, safe and secure
manner. This position also monitors and participates in the completion of
required documents, including but not limited to: daily logs, medication
logs, medical appointment forms, monthly and quarterly reports, incident
reports, fire drill reports, behavioral data reports, goal plan forms,
petty cash auditing forms, etc. This position is responsible for
recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, evaluating and
disciplining residential support staff while also ensuring staff perform
all assigned duties.
Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the human
services field along with two years. experience as a program director, or
three years of experience in a managerial level position in the human
services field working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
and/or behavioral health disorders. Advanced fluency in ASL required.
- Job Title: Therapist/Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position provides individualized supportive
counseling, group therapy and psycho-educational sessions designed to
promote skill building and wellness maintenance.
Qualifications: BA in Psychology, Counseling or any other human
services field; must have two years. experience with individuals with
behavioral health needs and/or intellectual disabilities, including
treatment planning and progress notes; advanced fluency in ASL required;
must be innovative, creative and able to work in a team environment.
- Job Title: Residential Counselors
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Various positions available
Description: This position provides direct client services, including:
encouraging client independence, assisting in daily living skills training
and aiding in community integration. Duties: provide supported living and
training to Deaf consumers with behavioral health and/or intellectual
disabilities living in the community; promote consumers. independence and
social relationships. Positions open for weekend and evening shifts.
Qualifications: HS diploma + one year related experience; valid
driver's license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in
independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf
consumers; strong interpersonal skills.
- Job Title: Office Manager
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position supervises support staff, directs various
aspects of human resources, maintains personnel files, oversees payroll,
coordinates credentialing for licensed professionals, helps create
procedures relating to company policies, collaborates with the benefits
department, supervises audits and accreditations for all programs,
monitors billing activities, maintains petty cash, oversees invoicing and
ensures compliance with employment/labor laws and HIPAA guidelines.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration,
Human Resources Management or related field, plus three years
office/managerial experience; or AA Degree with at least five years of
supervisory/office experience. Fluency in American Sign Language required.
Must possess strong writing/proofreading skills and excellent
organizational/time management skills.
- Job Title: Staff Interpreter
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position provides interpreting services for:
emergency situations, mental health evaluations, staff meetings, home
visits with Deaf children and adults and community meetings. Must be able
to work with a team of hearing and/or Deaf interpreters.
Qualifications: AA degree with a minimum of three years.
interpreting experience OR BA degree in Interpreting with one year of
experience. Knowledge of mental health disorders and/or developmental
disabilities a plus. Some evening and weekend work and local travel
required. Compliance with PA Act 57 (Certified & Registered with ODHH)
also required.
Send your letter of intent and resumes to:
Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR
PAHrtners Deaf Services,
614 N. Easton Road,
Glenside, PA 19038
Email: mailto:lclaypool@pahrtners.com Fax: 215-884-6301
Visit us at: http://www.pahrtners.com/careers
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job announcement
Executive Assistant
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency
San Leandro, CA
Full-time * Exempt *
This position performs complex administrative and secretarial duties for
the Executive Director. The work performed may include a broad range of
complex responsibilities involving confidential and technical information,
such as scheduling meetings and preparing agendas, taking minutes of
meetings, responding to routine correspondence, visitors and telephone
calls, and researching background material related to political or
community issues. This position reports to the Executive Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Provide clerical and administrative support for the Executive
Director.
. Prepare legislative letters and other correspondence.
. Coordinate logistical support, including meeting minutes, meeting
materials, communication access, and scheduling for Board of Directors
meetings, Management Team meetings, agency-wide staff meetings and
functions attended by Executive Director.
. Coordinate communication and correspondence as needed among Board
of Directors, Executive Director, Management Team, staff, and outside
entities.
. Arrange for travel needs of Executive Director.
. Manage the headquarters facility to ensure operability of space.
. Provide support for agency record retention.
. Arrange for communication access needs within the agency.
. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
. Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years experience in and knowledge
of office procedures.
. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS windows software
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
. Proficiency in American Sign Language and fluency in English
grammar/spelling.
. Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize, analyze,
coordinate, and complete multiple tasks independently.
. Ability to develop and review letters, reports, policies,
presentations and other management-related documents.
. Ability to safeguard confidential information from disclosure or
compromise.
. Ability to be proactive, motivated, and able to work in a
fast-paced, team-oriented environment
. Positive cultural perspective of Deaf people.
. Ability to work odd hours or have a flexible schedule.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary is negotiable dependent on experience and
education. DCARA offers full medical, dental, vision and life insurance
benefits in addition to 12 days of holiday leave plus one week paid winter
holiday.
DEADLINE: Monday, July 1, 2013 at 12:00pm PST
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send an application (available at
http://www.dcara.org/jobs ), cover letter, three references,
and resume to:
DCARA
Human Resources
14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA 94578
or
mailto:hr@dcara.org
DCARA is an At-Will and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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job opening announcement
Teacher - Elementary
Kansas State School for the Deaf
Olathe, KS
SALARY: Placement made within agency guidelines on salary schedule
depending upon professional background and experience.
Excellent benefits.
SCHEDULE: 180 School Days / 2013 - 2014 School Year
EMPLOYMENT DATE: August 2013
JOB DESCRIPTION: Teach students at the appropriate level utilizing state
and local assessments, state standards, curriculum guides, and any other
materials/tests deemed necessary. Implement ASL/English bilingual
methodology in daily instruction. Perform work associated with student
instruction; prepares lesson plans and appropriate classroom materials,
direct and monitor student progress in attaining IEP goals, maintain
classroom control, begin and end class in a timely manner, keep students
on task, and supervise students outside of instructional time. Use
appropriate communication skills with students, staff, and public as
determined by the ASL/English evaluation. Complete and turn in to the
designated person; all student evaluation reports, lesson plans, sub
plans, I.E.P..s, comprehensive evaluations, grade cards, and other written
reports as assigned by the due date. Maintain current school records as
mandated by the State.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Qualify for Kansas certification by KSDE for
Elementary and Hearing Impaired. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Applicants must be pre-approved for certification via KS Dept. of
Education, Cert. Dept. prior to the issuing of a contract. (ASL and
writing skills will be assessed.)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Upon offer of employment: official transcripts are
required, a background check will be conducted via the KS Bureau of
Investigation, & KS Dept. of Social & Rehabilitation Services. Also a
Tuberculosis test & Health Certificate must be passed upon offer of
employment (cost borne by employee).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled. Send resume and copies of all
college transcripts. For consideration request an official KSD
application or go to our website and submit application for KSD review.
http://www.kssdb.org
CONTACT: Ann Troyer, Human Resources Office; Phone: 913/791-0501 v/tty
E-Mail: mailto:atroyer@kssdb.org Fax: 913/780-6563
An Equal Employment /Educational Opportunities Agency
KSD Embraces Diversity
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position opening
University Ombuds
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
The University Ombuds serves as the designated neutral or impartial
dispute resolution practitioner whose major function is to provide
confidential and informal assistance to constituents of the University
community, which includes students, staff, faculty and/or administrators
(excluding Clerc Center). Serving as a designated neutral, the Ombuds is
neither an advocate for any individual nor the organization, but is rather
an advocate for fairness, who acts as a source of resolution of concerns
and critical situations. In considering any given instance or concern, the
point of view of all parties that might be involved are taken into
account. This office supplements, but does not replace, the University's
existing resources for formal conflict resolution. The Ombuds reports
directly to the President.
Requirements: Master's degree and five years of experience in conflict
management, organizational change or closely related experience. Must
have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively
with individuals at all levels of the University, and with people with
wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. Fluent American Sign Language
skills required at the time of application. Must have excellent
problem-solving skills and be able to gather and analyze information, and
-- as necessary-- help the inquirers develop appropriate options and
actions. Must be willing to develop comprehensive knowledge and
networking skills regarding the University's structure, culture, policies
and practices. Must show evidence of ability to use and teach conflict
management skills, have strong presentation skills and organize and
communicate information to groups varying in size and hierarchical level
in the University. Must have reputation for integrity. Proven discretion
and demonstrated ability in personal and professional communications,
presentations and written correspondence. Must be able to work as a team
member and act as an impartial problem solver. He/she must have exemplary
decision-making and strategic thinking skills to be aware of issues on
hand.
The University Ombuds serves as the designated neutral or impartial
dispute resolution practitioner whose major function is to provide
confidential and informal assistance to constituents of the University
community, which includes students, staff, faculty and/or administrators
(excluding Clerc Center). Serving as a designated neutral, the Ombuds is
neither an advocate for any individual nor the organization, but is rather
an advocate for fairness, who acts as a source of resolution of concerns
and critical situations. In considering any given instance or concern, the
point of view of all parties that might be involved are taken into
account. This office supplements, but does not replace, the University's
existing resources for formal conflict resolution. The Ombuds reports
directly to the President.
To apply or for more information go to: http://jobs.gallaudet.edu or
contact the Human Resources Office at: 202-651-5352.
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position opening
Chief Enrollment Management Officer
Gallaudet University
Washington, D.C.
Reporting to the President and as a member of the President's cabinet, the
Chief Enrollment Management Officer is responsible to provide leadership
for undergraduate enrollment and financial aid, shaping an enrollment
program that meets strategic recruitment, retention, and financial goals;
leads the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a
comprehensive enrollment management plan that fosters an integrative
recruitment and admission effort consistent with the University's
strategic goals and direction; engages the entire community to establish
strong collaborative efforts in enrollment and retention through to
graduation of all undergraduate students, including international
students; has direct managerial responsibility and oversight for the
Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Visitors Center, and Youth and
Outreach Programs including pre-college programs such as summer youth
programs, career exploration and preparation for college, and transition
to college, all to support enrollment growth. This position requires
continuous interaction with the President, Provost, academic deans,
department chairs, and faculty committees and is expected to develop and
enhance valuable partnerships with internal and external constituents to
support enrollment growth; assesses the impact of admissions policies as
determined by faculty committees, departments and councils; coordinates
total enrollment projections, and the reporting on recruitment,
enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of all students; ensures the
strategic and responsible awarding of financial aid; and serves as liaison
with the Vocational Rehabilitation community including CSAVR and with many
other external stakeholders involved with enrollment.
Qualifications: Master's degree required. At least ten years of
management experience including a strong record of success in enrollment
leadership, strategic marketing, and management within a complex,
ambitious, and diverse institution. Extensive knowledge of enrollment
trends and best practices, knowledge and skills in strategic planning,
best practices in education, including student persistence, engagement and
curriculum. Leadership skills in implementing best practices. Experience
with and interest in using data to guide decision-making and measure
results including the strategic use of need- and merit-based student
financial aid and social media. Solid understanding of on-line business
processes. Ability to inspire and, as needed, to mentor staff. Ability to
communicate in a bilingual environment using American Sign Language and
English.
To apply or for more information go to: http://jobs.gallaudet.edu or
contact the Human Resources Office at: 202-651-5352.
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Employment opportunities
The William Center
At The
Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Brattleboro, Vermont
The William Center was started in 2004 by The Austine School-Vermont
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to meet the special needs of
Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth whose
emotional/behavioral disorders prevent them from being served in more
traditional special education programs.
Due to an established new service model the William Center have the
following positions available.
- Job Coach
- Therapist Multiple job positions available
- Therapeutic Coach Multiple job positions available
- Vocational Teacher of the Deaf
- Director of William Center
Minimum qualifications for these positions include:
21 years of age, required.
Effective communication skills to include ASL
Knowledge of child development and deafness
Willingness to receive CPI certification and have the ability to
perform restraints.
Valid driver's license & willingness to obtain a VT Bus License.
To view full job description visit Vermont Center's Website at
http://www.vcdhh.org
Excellent benefits package
To apply or for additional information contact:
Kelly Therieau
The Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Inc.
209 Austine Drive
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-258-9510 mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
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DEAF, Inc. is looking for an individual who will provide the Independent
Living Program's Northeast region with efficient on-site management of IL
Services. The Regional Director will perform many of the same direct
service duties as an Independent Living Specialist, but will also have
administrative duties and supervisory responsibilities with local office
staff.
Requirements include Bachelor's degree in the area of deafness, human
services, or a related field and/or two years related experience with Deaf
adults. Supervisory experience preferred. Good writing skill required.
Familiarity with computers, especially with MS-Word and Excel. Fluency in
ASL. Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to perform
effectively as part of a team. Sensitivity to and awareness of issues
facing Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Experiential involvement with the
Deaf Community.
For more details on the position visit our website: Regional Director of
Independent Living Services, Northeast Region
<http://www.deafinconline.org/images/about/jobs/Northeast%20RD%20Announcemen
t%20June%202013.pdf>
To apply, send cover letter, resume and a list of references to:
DEAF, Inc.
Attn: Ann Thompson
HR/Administrative Coordinator
athompson@deafinconline.org
Open Date: June 13th, 2013
Close Date: June 25th, 2013
Employer: Arizona Center for Disability Law
Contact: Peri Jude Radecic
Email: pradecic@azdisabilitylaw.org
Phone 1: (520) 327-7754
Phone 2: (520) 327-9547
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Location: Tucson or Phoenix, AZ
Job Description:
POSITION: Part-Time Staff Attorney (Tucson or Phoenix)
REPORTS TO: ACDL Deputy Executive Director and Managing Attorney
DATE: July 1, 2013 . June 30, 2014
POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
This position is funded through a grant from the Arizona Commission for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Grant funds are available for one year with
the potential to extend up to five years.
Attorney provides direct legal services and rights information to persons
who are deaf and hard of hearing as well as advocating for the rights of
the persons who are deaf and hard of hearing through systems reform.
Legal services include: interviewing clients, reviewing records,
conducting legal research and legal writing, negotiating outcomes and
representing clients in administrative hearings and state and federal
judicial proceedings. The Attorney also provides education and training
sessions about the legal rights of persons who are deaf and hard of
hearing to persons with disabilities, advocates and professionals in the
community.
The Arkansas School for the Deaf is seeking applicants for:
.Certified Masters Teacher . (1) position - Teach Elementary students and
implement Common Core State Standards while following IEPs. Must hold an
Arkansas teaching license in the subject area, hold a reciprocal license
from another state or be participating in the Arkansas Professional
Pathway to Teacher Licensure
.Certified Masters Teacher . (1) position - Teach Art to K-12 students and
implement Common Core State Standards while following IEPs. Must hold an
Arkansas teaching license in the subject area, hold a reciprocal license
from another state or be participating in the Arkansas Professional
Pathway to Teacher Licensure
.Education Paraprofessional . Assist teacher with classroom remedial
instruction. Serve as a substitute teacher. Prepare visual aides.
Supervise students in school settings and field trips. Handle disciplinary
actions. The formal education equivalent to a high school diploma, plus
one year of additional training and/or experience in child care or a
related field
For complete details of all positions advertised please visit our website
listed below:
Applications may be obtained and submitted to Arkansas School for the
Deaf, Personnel Department, 2606 W. Markham (Blind School Campus), LR, AR
72205, or on-line at http://www.arstatejobs.com, fax (501) 603.3533.
Resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A State application
must be submitted. EOE
A background ground check will be conducted on all applicants. Direct
deposit and 6% contributory Teacher Retirement is mandatory. All persons
selected must submit to a drug test for a precondition of employment. All
hiring decisions are contingent on the selectee passing the drug test.
Advocates Inc. has offered ASL classes in the past to staff and people
receiving services. We are ready to offer these classes again!!!! Our
instructor isn't able to commit to the time frames so Im hoping that
someone out here is available.
Advocates Inc wants to offer curriculum ASL classes two days a week
(Monday and Friday) ASL I and ASL II for one hour each beginning September
16th in Framingham. We would like to have this person be Deaf and
experienced in teaching ASL.
If you or someone you know is interested in teaching for 5 weeks please do
contact me and let me know.
September 16th through October 18th 10:00 - 12 noon
Posted by:
Sharon MacLean
Smaclea@advocatesinc.org
774-999-0609 VP
Newton Public Schools - Job Opening
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The DESE certified Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides
educational support to deaf and hard of hearing students included in
various general education classes. This Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing will provide both direct services (class, small group or one to
one) and consultation services to the teachers, aides, interpreters,
staff, and parents. The students will be on IEPs or 504 Plans and
typically use hearing aids, FM, and/or infrared sound field systems in the
school environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
. Bachelor's Degree
. Weekly monitoring of the condition and use of appropriate classroom and
individual amplification equipment for each student
. Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Computer experience: database, spreadsheet, PowerPoint
. Sign Language proficiency
. Knowledge of Curriculum and ability to modify.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
. Master's in Deaf Education
. Demonstrated organizational skills
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (not limited to):
. Participate in the development of student's Individual Education
Programs (IEPS)
. Provide students with intensive instruction in language, communication
skills, reading and auditory training as dictated in the IEP
. Assist Speech and Language Pathologists in language and speech programs
. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of language development
and language refinement needed by DHH students
. Provide emotional support for students and families to promote
understanding and coping skills for children's hearing loss
. Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum
accommodations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies for
students who are deaf/hard of hearing
. Maintain appropriate records and provide timely reports
. Keeps abreast and applies new information, innovative ideas and
techniques that target DHH students
. Other duties as needed
Work Environment & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
. Energetic
. Able to lift 50 pounds
. Able to transition between at least five schools per day � daily
driving required
For more information contact: joan_nash@newton.k12.ma.us
The Arizona Center for Disability Law is seeking a part-time staff
attorney to provide legal services for persons who are deaf and hard of
hearing. Funding for this position is provided by the Arizona Commission
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Cover letter and resume can be submitted
to pradecic@azdisabilitylaw.org by June 25, 2013.
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UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
742 Harrison
Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84404
Telephone (801)
629-4700 Voice, 629-4701 TTY
Salt Lake Telephone
(801) 298-3311 Voice and TTY
Toll
Free in Utah 1-800-990-9328
Announces
the Position of
Finance Director, USDB
Location: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Announcement No. 20-13
742 Harrison Blvd.
Schedule AD
Ogden, UT 84404
DPR 50736/6610
JOB SUMMARY Manages the fiscal activities for USDB and has direct
reporting relationship to the Utah State Office of Education; serves as
chief fiscal officer; advises executive, division, and agency directors
regarding fiscal operations; develops and implements procedures and
controls to manage budgeting, accounting, contracts and other financial
services; manages the formulation of a department's appropriation
requests; oversees the review of divisions/office budget requests,
estimates and analyzes program needs, priorities, revenue sources, federal
matching money and legislation; evaluates and applies executive and
legislative guidelines for agency budget preparation and process; performs
lead role in presenting budget requests; assists department executive
and/or executive staff by providing detailed analysis of requests and
defends proposals to the Governor, Legislature, Office of Planning &
Budget and the Office of the Fiscal Analysts; manages the preparation of
work programs, revisions and the monitoring of budgets; reviews reports of
subordinate budget and accounting officers and offers suggestions to
problems; advises department executives and managers of fiscal problems
and alternatives to minimize impact of revenue cutbacks and shortfalls;
directs and controls revenue receipting, adjusting and distribution of
functions and controls expenditure authorization, purchasing, and
inventory activities in accordance with state and federal law; explains
and interprets state/federal guidelines to agencies and subordinate staff;
responds to inquiries; provides reports to agency management, the
Governor's office, Legislature and federal government on agency fiscal
activity; manages agency contract services; implements controls and
standards to monitor the process and review of contracts; supervises
subordinate personnel including hiring recommendations, determining
workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating
performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions to include
termination; attends meetings as required; performs other duties as
assigned.
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