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Charleston, WV
CARETAKERS AT W.VA. DEAF AND BLIND SCHOOL FIGHT DEGREE REQUIREMENT
Caretakers at West Virginia’s only school designed for deaf and blind students are continuing to fight for their jobs. At Wednesday’s state Board of Education meeting, several people spoke out against a new policy that will require all 35 “home parents” at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind to obtain an associate’s degree, with no guarantee that they will get their jobs back after completion. / The Charleston Gazette
Washington, DC
BUSINESSES WELCOME DEAF AS UNIVERSITY TURNS 150
When Steve Walker was a student at Gallaudet University in the 1980s, he says, the school was a very different place than it is today. When Walker studied at Gallaudet, students were advised not to venture outside the campus. Students didn't feel welcome in the outside community, and struggled to communicate in restaurants where they couldn't understand the servers. As the school celebrates its 150th anniversary, Walker says that has changed. / USA Today
New York, NY
COPS HUNT MAN WHO ATTACKED DISABLED STRAPHANGER ON BROOKLYN TRAIN
Cops are hunting for a man who randomly attacked a disabled straphanger on the F train in Brooklyn, authorities said. The 44-year-old commuter, who is deaf and mute, was riding a southbound F train on July 7 around 4:07 p.m. when he was surprised by the unknown assailant who walked up to him and hit him repeatedly in the face with his hands, authorities said. The attack appeared to be random, a police source said. / NY Daily News
St. Augustine, FL
FORMER FSDB EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS ACT
A former employee of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has been charged with lewd or lascivious behavior. Amber Nicole Blackmer, 26, of Elkton was arrested June 10 following a June 6 complaint, according to the State Attorney’s Office. Blackmer is accused of kissing a 15-year-old on June 1, according to the charging affidavit by the St. Augustine school’s police department. Blackmer was considered to be in custodial custody of the youth, who was not identified in the report. / The Florida Times-Union
Salinas, CA
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER PLEADS NO CONTEST TO MOLESTING DEAF STUDENTS
A Nevada man who formerly worked as a certified sign language interpreter for the deaf at North Salinas High School pleaded no contest Friday to misdemeanor child molestation and other charges, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. Defendant, Adam Frogel, 56, was arrested following allegations reported on Mar. 14 of inappropriate contact between him and a deaf student at North Salinas High School, Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. Flippo said. / CBS San Francisco
Lake City, FL
NINETY YEARS OLD, DEAF, AND IN THE HOLE IN A FLORIDA PRISON
Elliott “Bud” Yorke, who is incarcerated at Florida’s Columbia Correctional Institution Annex at Lake City, was sent to solitary confinement on June 24. According to prison officials, he was placed in isolation for his own protection after corrections officers observed injuries suggesting that he had been assaulted. Aside from being two months shy of his 90th birthday, Yorke is deaf and non-verbal, communicating primarily through writing. He uses a wheeled walker to move around. / Solitary Watch
New Orleans, LA
FAIR HOUSING CENTER FILES SUIT OVER DISCRIMINATION AGAINST DEAF HOMESEEKERS
On Friday, July 11, the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center (GNOFHAC) and one deaf plaintiff filed suit against Craig Tolbert, owner of NOLA Apartments, in federal court. The complaint alleges the company discriminated against deaf individuals seeking to rent apartments. Specifically, NOLA Apartments employees misrepresented the availability of housing and made discriminatory statements to deaf individuals who expressed interest in renting homes from the company. / Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center
Detroit, MI
DISABILITY NONPROFIT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST DEAF EMPLOYEE, SUIT ALLEGES
A Detroit nonprofit dedicated to helping those with disabilities is being sued for allegedly discriminating against a deaf employee. A federal suit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims Disability Network Wayne County violated the law when the company refused “to provide a reasonable accommodation to Steven Jeffries, who is deaf, and by firing him on the basis of his disability.” An attorney for the nonprofit says Jeffries was simply a “poor performer” at work. / The Detroit News
Montesano, WA
DEAF COUNCILWOMAN FILES COMPLAINT OVER LACK OF INTERPRETERS
Marisa Salzer wants to be treated like every other Montesano city council member, but she needs help. "I am profoundly deaf," said Salzer. "If I take my hearing aids out I can't hear anything." Salzer has asked the state's Human Rights Commission to investigate whether the city is doing enough to support the needs of her disability. When she took office last December, Salzer said, she was told there would be interpreters at every meeting. Salzer said that has not been the case. / KING 5 News
Amite City, LA
TANGIPAHOA 911 LAUNCHES SERVICE THAT GIVES DEAF COMMUNITY RARE ACCESS
Imagine being in an emergency, and realizing that you cannot call 911 for help. You want to, but there is no way to tell the dispatcher what's happening. There are approximately 50,000 deaf people in Louisiana who live with that reality. But a new program is giving them hope. The Tangipahoa Parish 911 Center began using Smart911 last week. / NBC33
Internet
WORLD CUP ADVERTISERS EVENLY SPLIT ON SUBTITLES FOR DEAF VIEWERS
Since 2006, the Federal Communications Commission has mandated that 100% of all new, non-exempt, English-language television programming must be produced and presented with closed captions. Commercials have been exempt from the captioning requirement, but the Association of National Advertisers in 2010 called for voluntary compliance. Four years later, many commercials produced by national, and local, advertisers are still not captioned. / Business 2 Community
Honolulu, HI
THIEVES STEAL TODDLER'S HEARING AIDS AT SLUMBER PARTY
Nine-year-old Sam Staudt's fairytale slumber party at her grandma's in Maili over the weekend ended with a rude awakening. While the girls dressed as princesses were sleeping, crooks swiped cameras, the party host's Chevy pick up truck, and even the girls' bags. Inside one bag was two-year-old Willow Badgley's custom hearing aids. / HawaiiNewsNow
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London, England
FACEBOOK CRAZE FOR DEAF PEOPLE EMPTYING WATER OVER THEIR HEADS SHOWS OUR COMMUNITY'S LOVE OF SILLY FUN
I don’t think I’ve had as much fun watching any of the summer sporting events as I have watching Deaf Facebook users dump water over their own heads. Yes, you read that right. Deaf people on Facebook are challenging each other to tip cold buckets of water over their own heads. With each person challenging five others to do the same within 24 hours, we may even see the whole UK Deaf community take part by the end of the month, the way things are going. / The Limping Chicken
Camden, England
'FRIGHTENED' AND 'STRESSED OUT' DEAF COMMUNITY PLEA FOR HELP
The fallout following the closure of a disability charity in Camden has left the deaf community “devastated”, “frightened” and “utterly stressed out”, campaigners warned councillors last week. Deaf people say the closure of Disability in Camden in March has meant they have been unable to access council services, make urgent repairs to their council homes or even get basic advice. The charity had been a lifeline for many of Camden’s disabled residents for over 40 years and offered the deaf community services like interpreters and employment training. / Ham & High
Lancashire, England
DEAF STUDENT BETH HAS BRIGHT FUTURE
A student has overcome being deaf to land a dream job as a vet’s assistant. Bethany Acton from Heysham has just graduated with a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing and begins her new role as a veterinary nurse at the Vets4Pets practice in Morecambe next month. As Beth, 20, is deaf, the course was particularly challenging for her because of the massive amount of veterinary terminology she had to learn. / The Visitor
Derbyshire, England
MEET CORVETTE SILO, THE DEAF WOMAN WHO RUNS A CRAFT SHOP IN BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE
Last summer, I paid a visit to a small idyllic village named Bakewell in Derbyshire just less than forty miles to Nottingham. I was in pursuit of something. Was it the fresh air and a chance to stretch my legs under the brilliant sun? No. Was it the world famous Bakewell tart which made the village famous? Nope. I was actually seeking out a vintage shop and it was not an ordinary shop, it was owned by a deaf woman. / The Limping Chicken
Dublin, Ireland
IRISH DEAF SOCIETY REQUEST FOR INTERPRETER IN DÁIL REJECTED BY GOVT - DALY
Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly has expressed his disappointment at the refusal of the Government to make an interpreter available for the Order of Business in the Dáil this Thursday when members of the Ireland’s deaf community will attend. A request by the Irish Deaf Society (IDS) for an Irish Sign Language interpreter in the Dáil this Thursday was refused by the Ceann Comhairle’s office. / Fianna Fáil
Isle of Man
CABBIE WOULDN'T LET DEAF MAN'S ASSISTANCE DOG INTO CAR
A boat passenger who was left standing at the road side after a taxi driver refused to allow his assistance dog to travel with him is calling for the law to be tightened up. Gareth Foulkes, the island’s Deaf Ambassador, has hearing loss and relies on his black labrador Derfel for support, but when he arrived at the sea terminal recently, the taxi driver refused point blank to allow his dog to travel. / Isle of Man Today
Sydney, Australia
DEAF JURORS SERVE IN MOCK TRIAL AS PART OF GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH
When Alex Jones took his oath as a juror in the Parramatta District Court on Wednesday, he did it in sign language. The self-employed lobbyist is one of two deaf people taking part in a ground-breaking trial investigating the feasibility of deaf citizens serving on juries. The mock trial is the first project to examine the impact of having an interpreter in the jury room, and whether it affects the dynamic and communications between jurors. / The Sydney Morning Herald
Singapore
DEAF, LOUD AND PROUD: THE MUSIC OF EXTRAORDINARY HORIZONS
Singaporean social entrepreneur Lily Goh has been deaf since she was two. She says her condition is “getting worse.” Still, she is undaunted. Lily and several other friends, also deaf, even have a percussion band. Calling themselves ExtraOrdinary Horizons, the group of friends play with great precision, coordination and tenacity. They continue to wow music lovers and musicians alike. / Rappler
Kochi, India
SOPHIA LONE INDIAN IN MISS WORLD DEAF AND DUMB CONTEST
“I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something I can do”. Helen Keller’s famous words may ring true for 20-year-old Sophia M Jose who has been selected to represent India in the Miss World Deaf and Dumb Contest which will be held in Prague,Czech Republic this month. / The New Indian Express
Zambia
DEAF, AND SHUT OUT FROM HIV INFORMATION
Faith learned she was HIV positive two years ago, after giving birth to her daughter. The Zambian government prides itself on its HIV prevention outreach, and every pregnant woman is supposed to be tested for the virus, to prevent passing it on to their babies. But Faith, now 25, is deaf, and was never tested before the baby was born. Nor did she receive even basic information about HIV. If people who are deaf don't bring their own sign language interpreter to health clinics, they are unlikely to get information. / allAfrica.com
Windhoek, Namibia
DEAF ASSOCIATION CONCERNED WITH INADEQUATE SERVICES
The Namibian National Association of the Deaf has expressed concern at government’s failure to ensure there are enough qualified sign language interpreters in the country. The association raised its concerns during a meeting with Prime Minister Hage Geingob and officials from several ministries. NNAD chairperson Paul Nanyeni said the association had tried numerous times to contact the ministries of education, finance and health but they did not get any response. / The Namibian
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
MALAYSIA'S FIRST DEAF CAFE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The music was a tad loud, in competition with the TV. We gestured for the volume to be lowered, and it was done in a jiffy with a smile. The staff hadn’t noticed the noise level because they are deaf. DIB Café in Damansara Perdana in Selangor, employs only deaf persons. DIB stands for Deaf in Business, and its main goal is to help provide deaf people with life skills, employment opportunities and entrepreneurial experience. / Business Circle
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Internet
LET'S HEAR IT FOR RESTAURANTS FOR THE DEAF!
Will your order for minestrone soup fall on deaf ears at a brand-new restaurant in Toronto? Yes, it will, and that’s a good thing. The aptly-named Signs Restaurant, scheduled to open July 16, will be Canada’s first restaurant mostly staffed by deaf servers. The establishment will raise awareness of deaf culture by hiring deaf servers, and requiring all customers to order in sign language. Signs is just the latest in a string of hangouts for the deaf. / Care2 Causes
Lincoln, NE
CHURCH PLANS TO HOLD SERVICE FOR DEAF COMMUNITY
One church will soon be offering something new for the deaf community in Lincoln. First-Plymouth Congregational Church will start having an hour-long service conducted in American Sign Language. Although there are currently no deaf members at the church, Pastor Jacob Buchholz is an interpreter and has been talking to many people in the deaf community who would welcome having their own service. / 1011now
Internet
DEAF, FORMERLY MISTREATED PUP IS SO HAPPY IN NEW HOME HE WAGS HIS TAIL IN DELIGHT AS HE SLEEPS
When Frank was a puppy, his future did not seem very promising. According to owner Rafael Borges' video description, when he adopted the dog, Frank was 5 months old, was not vaccinated and weighed about 7 pounds. Frank's previous owner had kept him outside in a small area, where he was only fed adult dog food. The puppy also had infections that went untreated and may have led to his current deafness. After Frank's adoption, however, things changed dramatically. / The Huffington Post
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Virginia Beach, VA
TECHNOLOGY HELPS DEAF JOIN RANKS OF ENTREPRENEURS
Janice Fucci opened Janice’s Brow Bar in January and has nearly 500 clients, many of whom followed her after she left her part-time job at another salon. Fucci is deaf. Her success as an aesthetician hinges first on her skills. But nearly as important, it requires maintaining clear lines of communication with her clients, most of whom can hear just fine. / The Virginian Pilot
Huntsville, AL
DEAF RESEARCH ASSISTANT GUIDES STUDENTS IN MORE THAN TECHNOLOGY
Student employees at The University of Alabama in Huntsville Systems Management and Production Center need to learn another language to work on unmanned aerial vehicle technologies with 30-year-old research associate Steven Forney. That's because Forney has been deaf since birth. Though he received cochlear implants in his 20s, ASL is his primary form of communication. Working alongside Forney, students learn ASL as well as the technical aspects of their jobs. / UAH News
Northridge, CA
CSUN'S DEAF PROJECT RECEIVES HONORS
Hands fluttered excitedly in ASL applause on two different coasts as the Deaf Education And Families (DEAF) Project at California State University, Northridge was honored by two different organizations. In San Diego, CSUN professor Rachel Friedman Narr, coordinator of DEAF Project, and project parent mentors Cora Shahid and Kristal Molina were recognized by the Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf Region V at its annual conference on June 28. In Massachusetts, the American Society for Deaf Children recognized Shahid with its Lee Katz Award in honor of her “unending” support of families raising deaf and hard-of-hearing children. / SCVNews.com
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Many times people with hearing loss or deafness need to ask for an accommodation for effective communication in health care. Here, you can create such a card to use in these times, or in an emergency, to show people and explain the accommodation you prefer for effective communication. You can use the form below to create this emergency card.
Select the appropriate values from the lists. It will create a personalized emergency message to outline what you need. When finished, click on the “Create Card” button below to create your own emergency card. Print the card and keep it with your other identification cards so that it is easy for you to get to when you need it.
If you are a health care provider, please ask health consumers how they prefer to communicate with you. Become aware of this card and even share this information with others at work.
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The HealthBridges website offers information about behavioral health services, social services and resources available to persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing
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Samsun, Turkey
TEAM USA BEATS TURKEY IN WORLD DEAF BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Team USA downed Turkey 62-48 Saturday to win the U21 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Samsun, Turkey. The Americans went undefeated during the tournament, winning all four pool play games before downing Russia 59-38 in Friday’s semifinals. / Fairbanks Daily News
Detroit, MI
8-YEAR-OLD, PARTIALLY DEAF BOXER PACKS PUNCH AT BOXING GYM
Don't let his 4-foot, 70-pound frame fool you. They call him "The Bull" for a reason. “When you go up there, you’re excited you’re about to fight someone,” said 8-year-old Ben Luna. Ben has been boxing since he was 3 years old. His dad, Vincent Luna, saw his son had a special talent and has coached him ever since. But two years ago, Ben got a diagnosis that almost knocked him out of the game. "It was meningitis," said Vincent Luna. "Bone had grown in his ear, and he wouldn’t be able to hear ever again." / WDIV Detroit
Henderson, NC
PLAYING FOR KEEPS: NEARLY DEAF, WEST ATHLETE EXCELS
Casual fans who watch Taylor Houck play high school sports might be surprised to learn that she can only hear 24 percent of normal sounds with her left ear, and she can hear nothing with her right ear. They would be surprised because her deafness is not obvious on the floor. The West Henderson standout is a gifted athlete, and the rising junior is already an integral part of three Lady Falcon teams. / The Times-News
Rapid City, IA
SOFTBALL: TROY SHAMBLEN DOESN'T LET BEING DEAF SLOW HIM DOWN
Troy Shamblen is just like any other player when he plays slow pitch softball; he hits, he runs, he pitches and he fields the ball. He just can’t hear. Born deaf, the 44-year old Shamblen doesn’t use his handicap to slow him down. He pitched for the Avengers this weekend in the King of the Hills softball tournament at the Stars of the West Sports Complex. He also plays regularly during the season for Caldwell Bankers, as well as in the Midwest Athletics Association for the Deaf in various tournaments. / Rapid City Journal
St. Peters, MO
BASEBALL CAMP HITS HOME RUN WITH DEAF KIDS
It's the time of year when the sounds of summer can be heard all over the country but not by the kids on these baseball fields in St. Peters, Missouri. This is the Mike Bush Fantasy Baseball Camp for the deaf and hard of hearing. "We play baseball but it's so much more than baseball," explained Camp Director Cari Hampton. Nine-year-old Harrison Beck is in his third year here. "I've been hitting and catching. Practicing all my baseball skills," he said by sign language. / KSDK
Baytown, TX
DEAF LEE PITCHER SEEKS SUCCESS ON DIAMOND
Fans of the Robert E. Lee Lady Gander softball team know the girls had a rough season last year. However, with change on the coaching staff and a handful of players returning, there are things to look forward to next year. One returning player is pitcher Jazmin Garcia. Playing in 20 of the Lady Ganders 25 games last season, Garcia brings experience to next year’s Lee softball squad, but there is one thing that may surprise you about the rising senior. / The Baytown Sun
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JOB OPENING
CAPTIONED TELEPHONE OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Staffed in Richmond, VA
Hamilton Relay Services Division in Virginia currently has a full time position open for “Virginia Captioned Telephone Services Outreach Coordinator”.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.
Position summary: This full-time position is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Captioned Telephone Service (CapTel®) for Virginia Captioned Telephone Service (VACTS).
Education, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of experience in the design and implementation of public outreach, public relations or related marketing experience are required.
Experience in the telecommunication field, Traditional Relay Service or Captioned Telephone Service is a strong plus.
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to develop effective outreach and educational campaigns
Ability to confidently communicate (oral & written) with a wide variety of audiences
Ability to plan, schedule and execute multiple projects
Ability to understand and follow directions
Capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Relay Administrator, organizations within the public, private and non-profit sectors
Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users
Familiarity with the user communities that could benefit from relay services:
Senior Community
Hard of Hearing Community
Able to travel alone
Captioned Telephone users are encouraged to apply
For the full job description and application visit www.workforhamilton.com by July 7, 2014.
Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and company paid benefits. For questions in regards to this position please contact our corporate HR Dept. at: 800.821.1831
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PAHrtners Deaf Services
www.pahrtners.com/careers
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NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PITTSBURGH AND GLENSIDE
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 and in Pittsburgh, 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!
As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community PAHrtners is rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building position waiting for you! E.O.E.
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:
Residential Counselors for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities – Full Time, Part Time, On Call; Glenside and Pittsburgh locations
Assistant Program Director for Residential Services for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs - Full Time; Glenside location
Residential Program Assistant for Adult Residential Program - Full Time; Glenside location
Case Managers for Residential Program for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs - Full Time; Glenside location
Residential Counselors for Residential Treatment Facility for Adolescents- Full Time; Glenside location
Therapist/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker- Full Time; Glenside location
Staff Interpreter- Full Time; Glenside location
HR Assistant- Full Time; Glenside location
Go to our Website at: www.PAHrtners.com to learn more about each position.
Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs
Send your letter of intent and resume to:
Elizabeth Williams, Office Manager
PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
Email: ewilliams@pahrtners.com
Fax: 215-884-6301
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University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Accessibility Resource Center
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Accessibility Resource Center invites nominations and applications for a fixed-term academic staff position of Dual Service Provider. UWM, a Doctoral/Research extensive university, is Wisconsin’s premier public urban university, offering a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education to its 28,000 students. The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is located in the Division of Academic Affairs and assists the university in providing students with disabilities reasonable accommodations and promotes Universal Design and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination on the basis of disability.
The Dual Service Provider of the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, primary purpose is to ensure that students who are deaf or hard of hearing have equal access in their educational program by providing sign language interpreting and speech-to-text services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the UW System Policy on Individuals with Disabilities. This is an annual, renewable, C-Basis 9-month 100% Academic Staff position.
Completed application materials must include a letter of application addressing educational and professional level of work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications; a professional resume; and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references. All applications and application materials must be submitted online.
For this position, applicants are required to apply online at http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/19277. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.
All finalists for this position will be required to participate in a criminal records review consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, complete an Interpreting Assessment and will be required to submit an official copy of their college transcript.
UWM is an AA/EEO Employer and is committed to diversity as an essential element in the pursuit of academic excellence.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Classroom Teacher
DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: September 1, 2014
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach a variety of courses to Deaf students. Participate in weekly team meetings with other staff members to plan programs, behavior management techniques, and strategies for student success. Follow required NYS curriculum standards and prepare students for required NYS assessment tests. Write and implement student IEPs.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf or in a content area. New York State certification as a teacher or the ability to obtain same. Previous experience working with Deaf students. Advanced Rating on the SLPI.
FILE APPLICATION WITH:
Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, New York 14621
Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Residential Counselor
TO BE FILLED BY: September 1, 2014
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises assigned residential students in dormitory setting
Provides general supervision during the out of school hours for a group of deaf students to insure a climate for intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
Provides training, guidance, and counseling for a group of deaf students in the areas of: social interaction, personal hygiene, responsibility and freedom, homework; making constructive use of leisure time; and respect for privacy and belongings of others and self.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or Associate's Degree in Human Services with experience working with deaf children
Advanced Rating on the SLPI
FILE APPLICATION WITH:
Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO
Rochester School for the Deaf
1545 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14621
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview.
RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status.
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