SCOPE OF DUTIES

The Archivist is a multi-faceted position that integrates the roles of Archivist, Registrar, Project Manager, and Museum Manager. This role is responsible for the professional stewardship of collection materials, including accession, repatriation, cataloging, and conservation. The Archivist manages both physical and digital operations of the Cogswell Heritage House/American School for the Deaf Archival Database, ensuring all practices comply with federal and state regulations and standardized archival and museum practices. Additionally, the position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the building housing the archive.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Archive & Collection Management

Accessions & Inventory Management: Manage an inventory control process that incorporates existing accession records and researches potential new acquisitions.
Standardized Processing: Ensure all new materials are documented according to registration standards and oversee the repatriation of deaccessioned items.
Cataloging: Manage and catalog collections using archival field standards and best practices for both physical and digital materials and objects.
Institutional Collaboration: Maintain existing and establish new relationships with other institutions to facilitate collaborative projects, exhibits, item loans, and the accession or deaccession of materials.
Access & Retrieval: Develop finding aids and archival databases to facilitate research and access to collections.
Technical Standards: Establish standardized classification systems and nomenclature systems for organizing diverse collections.

2. Archival Preservation & Documentation

Archival Database Management: Oversee the digital operations of the CHH/ASD Archival Database, including procedures related to the Connecticut Digital Archive (CTDA).
Digital Preservation: Execute digital imaging for documentation and ensure the accuracy and proper formatting of transcripts for both new and existing acquisitions.
Collection Care: Implement proper storage methods and environmental controls for diverse materials, ensuring items are housed correctly both on and offsite.

3. Museum Stewardship & Public Programming

Facility Management & Disaster Planning: Maintain CHH/ASD facilities and equipment, including the development and implementation of a disaster plan for the collections.
Guided Tours: Manage and coordinate requests for historic guided tours of the Cogswell Heritage House and ASD’s West Hartford Campus. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining timely communication with requestors regarding dates, group size, and specific needs.
Arranging necessary interpreters, including ASL, International, and Tactile.
Coordinating museum volunteers and guiding tours when volunteers are unavailable.
Research Requests: Manage and coordinate responses to all external and internal requests for research.
Public Outreach: Prepare reports, updates, and articles for the Annual Report and ASD’s weekly newsletter; deliver public presentations related to projects and collections.

4. Administrative Leadership

Budgeting & Funding: Advise on the annual budget, oversee expenditures, and identify potential funding sources in cooperation with Institutional Advancement.
Project Leadership: Develop project plans, identify and track tasks, and supervise the work of interns and volunteers.

Core Competencies:

Strong knowledge of Deaf history and key historical figures, with a specific understanding of the history of the American School for the Deaf.
Excellent interpersonal, writing, research, and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Proven reliability, trustworthiness, and a positive demeanor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduate degree required (MA required, PhD preferred) in History, Museum Studies, Library Science, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience in the archival field (or equivalent education/certification).
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in database software and archival metadata standards.
Experience digitizing archival materials and managing digital objects.
Knowledge of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Connecticut Digital Archive (CTDA).
Ability to properly handle historical and fragile documents.
American Sign Language proficiency strongly preferred or commitment to learn.
Ability to flex work hours as needed to meet the needs of the museum.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.
$1000 sign on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees, not applicable for re-hires.

The Tennessee Schools for the Deaf (TSD) seeks a proven, mission-driven leader
with a strong record of service to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The Director of
Schools and oversees all operations, personnel, and strategic planning across three
campuses, Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson, leading TSD to be a statewide a

The Position:

Lexington School for the Deaf seeks a transformative and visionary Superintendent who is deeply committed to advancing the educational and individual development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in New York City. This leader will be crucial in driving Lexington’s mission forward, ensuring it remains a premier institution for Deaf education while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities within its diverse community. With a deep understanding of Deaf culture and fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), the ideal candidate will inspire and lead a dynamic, multicultural school environment.

As the face of our organization, the Superintendent works closely with the Board of Trustees, various government agencies, and the public to ensure tight alignment of Lexington’s operations with Lexington’s mission and vision. This position reports directly to the Board of Trustees on such matters as prescribed by the By-Laws of Lexington School and Center for the Deaf and on matters of special instructions as may be given by the Board of Trustees through its CO- Presidents The Superintendent is charged with providing strong leadership and managing/supervising multiple functions including but not limited to finance, information technology operations, education instruction, policy development, and outreach, with responsibility for providing monthly reports to the Board of Trustees.

Positions reporting to the Superintendent include, but are not limited to, the School Principals, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, the Director of Human Resources and Operations (HR), and the Directors of the Agencies.

Specific Responsibilities:

Organization-Wide

• Serve as the organization’s visionary and strategic leader in anticipating and analyzing trends in the field of deaf education and child/adult and family services.
• Serve as chief liaison with other 4201 schools, the 4201 Schools Association, the State Education Department (SED), the Board of Trustees, and the public.
• Serve as a liaison with educational and labor counsels.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to expand the base and scope of Lexington School and agency programs as expressed in the Mission Statement, thereby enhancing Lexington’s reputation as a leader in providing educational and other services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals at the local, state and national levels.
• Strengthen the educational program while developing and executing long-range plans to achieve the mission and vision of Lexington School for the Deaf and its affiliates.
• Develop personnel practices and procedures, including those not covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and recommend policies for Board consideration.
• With the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and approval of the Board’s Finance Committee, prepare and administer an annual budget for all Lexington entities that ensures their financial stability.
• Foster relationships between the School, the Center, government agencies and the public.
• Represent the Lexington Organization externally, with responsibility for developing key relationships that engage leadership, building philanthropic support and producing revenue and program opportunities. Develop and direct fundraising strategies and activities to maintain and to expand revenue from government (federal, state, and local) and private sectors.

School

• Provide creative thinking, educational expertise, and leadership to enhance, improve, and expand Lexington School’s academic programs and curriculum.
• Develop and implement annual and long-term programmatic and operational goals and objectives for Lexington School for the Deaf and its affiliates. Measure and evaluate the successful achievement of these goals and objectives.
• Foster and maintain a productive and collaborative relationship with the Lexington School Teacher Association, including functioning as the lead negotiator for the CBA with the assistance of counsel.
• Develop and oversee the School’s public relations program and activities and welcome and orient VIPs to the School.
• Maintain the school’s accreditation with the New York State Education Department, the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD), and the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS).

Affiliates

• Develop and implement annual and long term programmatic and operational goals and objectives for the affiliates of Lexington School for the Deaf. Measure and evaluate the successful achievement of these goals and objectives.

Board of Trustees

• Coordinate and administer board activities as requested by the Board of Trustees through its Co-Presidents.
• When and as necessary, work collaboratively with the board and staff to reorganize the organization’s structure and the office of the Superintendent so as to position the organization to grow and thrive.
• Ensure compliance with board policies and directives and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Formulate and recommend prospective policy for board consideration.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Co-Presidents of the Board of Trustees.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Board of Trustees.

Personal Development

• Continue personal professional growth through participation in educational programs or activities related to management skills, business acumen, communication skills, governmental programs and other programs related to education and trends in deaf education, special education, and related fields.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Masters Degree (MA) in Deaf Education (PhD preferred) or other relevant advanced degree.
• Eligibility for New York State School Building Leader Certification.
• Demonstrated experience as a Superintendent, Principal, or Executive Director, preferably in a school for deaf or special needs students.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture needs and issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of social service programs for the deaf and hard of hearing.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and supervise multiple functions.
• Knowledge of curriculum and principles of learning.
• Membership in professional organizations that enhance personal prestige and the prestige of the School and Center.

Oversee the operations of the IESDB by ensuring the delivery of both direct and indirect educational services for the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind (ISDB) campus and outreach programs as designated by Statute 33-34 to all individuals, birth through age 21, with hearing or vision loss, including those with co-occurring disabling conditions and deaf-blindness in the state of Idaho.

• An experienced and highly professional to support executive-level operations.
• Coordinating administrative activities, managing sensitive communication and serving as a primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications between board members, administrator, staff and the public, government agencies, and community partners.
• Attend Board meetings to gather and relay information; prepare correspondence, briefing, and reports.
• Handle confidential, sensitive, and political matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Research, analyze, and compile data to support decision-making and problem resolution.
• Coordinate office functions, timelines, special projects, and committee activities.
• Draft, format, and produce official documents, including executive and legal communications.
• Administrative Assistant support to Outreach staff as assigned from Outreach Director.
• Complete other Duties as assigned.
• Weekly hours 32-36 hrs.
• Twelve Month Position.
• See more details on IESDB website

Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains on Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Connecticut, “Isola Bella” means Beautiful Island in Italian. Isola Bella was bequeathed to The American School by the late Ferrari Ward and his wife, Muriel Alvord Ward. Both were members of the ASD Board of Directors and Mrs. Ward was the first woman to serve on the board. Through this wonderful gift, the American School became the United States’ first school for the deaf to offer a summer program for hearing impaired youngsters and is the only camp for deaf children in Southern New England. Isola Bella is a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf children ranging in age from 8 years to 17 years old. A wide variety of activities are offered depending on camper’s skill and interest level. Some of these activities include: archery, arts & crafts, camp studies, swimming, sailing and canoeing, water skiing, overnight camping, hiking, team and non-competitive games and a variety of special trips and projects. The philosophy of the program is “learning through experience”.

We are now interviewing for CAMP COUNSELOR, CAMP COUNSELOR AIDE, TEAM LEADER, WATERFRONT DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT WATERFRONT DIRECTOR, REGISTERED NURSE, and more!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a minimum High School diploma.
Sign Language communication skills.
Prior experience in education, childcare and/or counseling with deaf and hard of hearing children. Prior camp experience preferred.
Minimum age recommended is 21.

Provides speech, voice and hearing therapy for students with communicative disorders; designs and implements appropriate remedial therapy programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Administers and assess diagnostic evaluations for speech, voice and language disorders to students at the Kentucky School for the Deaf with communicative disorders.
Interprets test results and makes recommendations. Makes referrals to appropriate sources. Prepares reports of test results and recommendations and interprets and documents results. Serves as a member of various school teams including the Admissions and Release Committees (ARCs).
Collect, maintain and report diagnostic and progress monitoring data. Prepare reports and forms required by district policy and Special Education statues and regulations. Maintain compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and follow established Special Education program policies and procedures.
Assist in development and implementation of Individual Education Programs (IEP). Monitor IEP goals and objectives for speech and language therapy. Collaborate with classroom teachers and other related services providers in developing speech and language skills with students.
Maintain professional awareness of current literature related to providing speech and language therapy to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
• Must have Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF).
• Must have valid Kentucky Teaching Certification issued by the Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB)
• Speech Language Pathology License issued by the Kentucky Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
Knowledge of:
• Proficiency in ASL is preferred. Please note the selected candidate is expected to attain a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating of Intermediate is within four years of employment.
• Experience in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education is preferred

As the Director of Student Life (Human Svcs V), you will be performing and/or directing duties associated with the Residential Programming for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind students at the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center. You must have gained a higher level of knowledge of the structure and mission of the agency or of Deaf Schools in general. You must also have experiences to perform, more complex case management, program development, crisis intervention, and counseling. This position requires managing the work of others. Work at this level involves a comprehensive understanding of all basic, intermediate, and advanced services and programs being provided with the agency. The work is multi-disciplinary, and assignments address complex issues, problems, and/or systems. To succeed in this position, you will need to be highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively, and be highly skilled in thinking critically.

• Conducts psychological and educational assessments to identify students’ needs.
• Administers and interprets a variety of standardized tests and measures.
• Evaluates cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of students’ development.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students to address emotional, social, and behavioral issues.
• Develops and implements intervention strategies to support students’ academic and personal growth.
• Monitors progress and adjust interventions as necessary.
• Collaborates with parents to understand students’ needs and provide guidance on how to support their children at home.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to support the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs
• Responds to and manages school crises, providing immediate support and interventions.
• Provides training to teachers, staff, and parents on topics related to child development, learning, and behavior management.
• Stays current with developments in the field of school psychology and maintain professional credentials.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Prepares detailed reports and provides documentation as required by school policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
• Must hold valid Kentucky Teaching Certification Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board
• Must hold valid Certification as a School Psychologist in Kentucky
• Three (3) years of experience working as a School Psychologist

Knowledge of:
• Proficiency in ASL is preferred. Please note the selected candidate is expected to attain a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating of Intermediate is within four years of employment.
• Experience in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education is preferred

Superintendent of Prestigious school for the deaf in New York City. Oversees programs from infancy through high school. Visionary leader needed to guide the school forward. Must be fluent in ASL. Amazing opportunity for a proven leader in deaf education.