POSITION SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Director is responsible for overseeing, developing, and executing human resource strategy and initiatives in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of TLC. Specific areas of focus include: HR expertise, staff recruitment and retention, policies, practices, and compliance, and ensuring that all aspects of human resources at The Learning Center for the Deaf are effectively managed.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Oversee all Human Resource issues including performance management, recruiting, compensation and benefits, workers’ compensation, and matters involving organizational policies.
-Develop HR metrics and reports to support effective planning and decision-making.
-Lead, manage, support, and evaluate a small team of Human Resources professionals.
-Manage the recruitment process, including sourcing, and onboarding.
-Provide leadership, direction and training in employee relations.
-Manage employee benefits with regard to new hire enrollment, open enrollment, communication, claim resolution and payroll deductions.
-Oversee employee leave programs in accordance with agency policy and State and Federal regulations.
-Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource Federal and State requirements.
-Serve as lead Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Administrator.

REQUIREMENTS:
-Advanced degree in leadership, business, or related field.
-A minimum of 10+ years of experience in Human Resources; 5+ years in a leadership capacity overseeing a team of HR professionals
-Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or Strategic Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, or willingness to pursue certification within one year.
-Ability to demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles and action
-Demonstrated leadership capabilities, high emotional intelligence and the ability to build respect and trust across all levels
-Experience in all areas of Human Resources with strong knowledge of Compensation and HRIS Management
-Ability to demonstrate sound judgment when working through complex issues
-Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and execution skills

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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Sign Language Interpreting Specialist at the North Carolina School for the Deaf.

The primary purpose of the Sign Language Specialist is to provide interpretation of sign language (receptive and expressive) for students, staff, parents, and school community. Assist with daily assignments and supervise two (2) sign language interpreters, a foreign language interpreter, and the communications specialist. Employee will interpret for staff and students in a variety of situations such as: IEPs, staff meetings, staff trainings, professional development, 1:1 meeting, mental health assessments, medical, including, but not limited to, on and off campus. Work may also include interpreting for school plays, concerts, entertainment events, extracurricular activities, student field trips, employment needs, job interviews as appropriate, classroom interpreting, etc. Skills in language mediation and possession of long-term and short-term memory is needed. Employees must possess the skills in interpreting/transliterating from ASL to English and English to ASL. Knowledge and adherence to the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC) set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is also required.

This position supervises NCSD staff interpreters, as well as contracted interpreters, including Sign Language Interpreters, and all Spoken Language Interpreters and Translators. Work involves coordinating interpreting services on and off campus, and includes responsibility for interpreter contract services, encompassing the use of Certified Deaf Interpreters. Monitor and evaluate the quality of interpreting services. Provide guidance for interpreters specific to improving technical interpreting skills and maintaining a high level of professionalism. Coordinate and provide training for students, staff, and interpreters related to communication accessibility, as needed. Coordinate other accessibility services such as: Captioning, Tactile Interpreting, Close Vision Interpreting, Haptics, and Pro-Tactile Sign Language. Coordinate accessibility for recorded materials. Develop and maintain community partnerships. Employee reports to the Director of NCSD.

The Rocky Mountain Deaf School Board of Directors, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Rocky Mountain Deaf school.

As an ASL-English bilingual charter school nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Deaf School (RMDS) is an international model of PreK-12 deaf education. From the school’s inception to its new building to its language and educational philosophy, the fabric of RMDS is access to language and education. The school building is a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility designed with Deaf Space architectural principles to fit the unique communication needs of deaf learners and stakeholders. The facility was designed to be a signing space where all staff, students, and stakeholders commit to ensuring maximum visual language access. RMDS teachers hold a master’s degree at a minimum, which goes beyond the state’s teaching certification requirements, and all students are taught with a bilingual approach.

Director Summary:
RMDS currently seeks a visionary Director with the skillset to navigate the current educational landscape, implement best practices for educating deaf children, and blaze new trails in maximizing the infinite potential of each and every deaf child that walks through its doors. The Director role at RMDS is multilayered: beyond leadership; oversight of school policies and procedures; and stewardship of RMDS, the Director is also responsible for the following:
* Operations
* Facilities management
* Managing relationships with
* community members and
* stakeholders
* Liaison with the Board of Directors.
* Instructional leadership
* Human resources
* Incorporate EDI in all aspects of RMDS Financial management
* Community outreach
* Strategic planning
* School accreditation standards
* School Safety Emergency Response Planning (SERP)

Through strong collaboration with students, parents, and staff, the Director will provide guidance and leadership following the RMDS values set forth:

High Expectations:
The Director will model and expect the best work from students, faculty, board members and parents.

Family Atmosphere:
The Director will create a welcoming and intimate environment in which students, parents, and educators can work productively and respectfully.

Exceptional Teamwork:
The Director will create an environment in which collaborative efforts will result in more than individual efforts will accomplish.

Continuous Innovation:
The Director will work collaboratively to seek out and find creative new ways to be effective in all aspects of school operations and educational practices, including thinking outside the box.

Zest:
The Director will maintain high motivation to be the best.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
* Master’s degree in Deaf Education or a related field.
* Holds or has sufficient qualifications to obtain a Colorado special education with a deaf and hard of hearing endorsement.
* Holds or has sufficient qualifications to obtain a Colorado Principal’s License.
* At least five years of teaching and/or administrative experience.
* Leadership experience.
* Knowledge of and/or experience with business management and stakeholder collaboration is preferred.

Knowledge of:
* ASL/English bilingual-bimodal philosophy and curriculum.
* Current trends and best practices in deaf education.
* Instructional strategies to promote high levels of student achievement.
* Special education needs, issues, and regulations.

Ability to:
* Develop a strong working relationship and share knowledge and skills with all staff,
teachers, and paraprofessionals.
* Structure time, prioritize, and manage multiple avenues of competing priorities.
* Maintain current awareness of charter school needs, issues, and regulations.

Skills:
* Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English.
* Establishing and maintaining positive, respectful relations with a variety of people.
* Effective communication and leadership qualities.
* Evidence of data-driven decision-making skills.
* Effective and positive interpersonal skills.

Contract position: (0.5 – 1.0 FTE)
Posting closes: open until filled
The Deaf Children’s Society of BC (DCS) is a Canadian not-for-profit agency established in 1981 that provides resources, programs, support and information to families with Deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to age 5. DCS provides family-centered, language-rich environments where children thrive and grow towards success in their families and in the community through accessible early language exposure.
DCS is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to join us and lead our organization into its next chapter with strategic and innovative approaches. Our ideal candidate has exceptional leadership skills with strong administrative, financial management and supervisory experience. As well, the candidate will be fluent in American Sign Language and have excellent communication skills to support our linguistically and culturally diverse staff, children and families, as well as to engage with community stakeholders and Ministry representatives.
Job Description
– Manages, supervises and oversees the optimal implementation of all early intervention services, budget management, invoicing, evaluation, staff hiring, training and supervision, intern/student teacher management and program development
– Develops collaborative relationships and with government, funders and external agencies
– DCS’s early intervention services and programs are sustainable and align with DCS’s mission and values
– Advocates and promotes DCS’s role as an innovative leader in the fields of early intervention, early learning frameworks and Deaf education
– Prepares timely submission of program reports as required to meet contractual obligations and ensures compliance with licensing requirements
– Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
– Work experience: at least three years in a leadership/Director role and a master’s degree is preferable
– Bilingual ASL/English fluency required
– Must be able to demonstrate strong written and signed/spoken communication skills
– Experience in managing program budgets
– Grant/proposal writing and management experience is an asset
– Must be familiar with child development (typical and atypical), children with multiple exceptionalities and support needs, cochlear implants and Language Deprivation Syndrome
– Must be familiar with a range of early intervention service delivery models
– Possess strong initiative and the leadership skills necessary to build effective relationships and promote an atmosphere of trust, support and respect
– Must be able to work a flexible schedule as appropriate, including monthly Board meetings and special events
– Computer skills required in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, website management, and experience with video conferencing and social media
– Must pass a vulnerable sector check and other sector checks as required by licensing
Reports to and evaluated by: DCS Board of Directors
DCS offers a competitive compensation package
The job location is in Vancouver, BC, Canada

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title: Associate Employee Relations Coordinator

Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Associate Employee Relations Coordinator supports the employee relations team by managing and responding to workplace concerns through review, documentation and fact-finding and partnering with the managers and leaders across the university, as well as other HR functions, to create programs and initiatives that support positive relations among staff, faculty, and the organization.

Job Description:

Uses data to identify trends in employee relations topics across the university and make recommendations for ways to proactively and preventatively address employees’ concerns; and ensure that all cases assigned to them are documented and acted upon in a timely and thorough manner.

Serves as an employee relations team member within Human Resources to provide relevant and effective consulting services.

Assists the HR Manager with employee complaints and staff grievances processes; conducts investigations as needed; works with employees to resolve workplace conflicts; and provides confidential counseling to employees and supervisors on ways to improve the work relationship and work environment.

Conducts exit interviews with separating employees to gather information.

Develops surveys, interviews, and other studies to conduct research regarding human resources policies and other employment issues.

Performs compliance reporting and document management for onboarding.

Participates in employee experience related projects or initiatives.

Champions a strong continuous improvement culture to ensure deployment of scalable, simplified, and standardized processes.

Expresses, models, and reinforces a process-honoring culture.

Provides input to ensure service delivery is compliant with laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

Ensures application of standard policies.

Maintains the Employee Relations website; and clarifies policies and procedures to employees on the process.

Serves as a mediator to help resolve employee conflicts on an as needed basis.

Works with the HR Manager on developing new policies and updating existing employee relations policies under the Administration and Operations Manual.

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.

Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these qualifications, it will be screened in.)

Bachelor’s degree.

A minimum of two years of experience in employee relations, mediation, policy development or counseling (college student work and/or internship experience will be considered).

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the position needs.)

SHRM or HRCI certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be more successful in the position.)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.

Excellent understanding of mediation techniques and restorative practices.

Excellent understanding of dispute and conflict resolution.

Excellent ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations.

Demonstrated experience with training in restorative practices or mediation.

Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Other Important Information:

This position is expected to report to work on campus. However, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work schedule based on performance and the needs of the department or the University.

All employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They also will be required to submit their vaccination record within the first week of employment. If they cannot be fully vaccinated, they may apply for a medical or religious exemption.

The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

FLSA Exempt Status?

Yes

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing interpretive and administrative services for the Wisconsin School for the Deaf staff and students, as assigned by the supervisor, including voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice communications with hearing persons in the professional and lay communities including hearing parents of deaf students, the Parent Staff Association, the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf, various advisory councils and committees, school districts, parent-teacher organizations, and civic groups. Responsibilities also include providing program development, implementation and management of interpreter services to the staff and students at WSD.

Provide classroom instruction for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf-Blind children and those with additional disabilities ages 3-21 that have been identified of needing additional instructional support. Provide academic interventions in reading, writing, and/or math as determined during the Response to Intervention (RTI) process. Instruction and intervention include the preparation of materials and planning outside of class time as well as individual and group instruction during assigned work hours. An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating level of 2+ upon hire and 3 by end of probation is required.

UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Associate Psychologist
Job Description:

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provides psychotherapy services to students through individual, group, couples, and family therapy; and conducts initial intake interviews and evaluations.

Provides psychological assessment and diagnostic services to students and community clients; and administers and interprets tests which are used for the purpose of diagnosis of mental disorders and learning disabilities.

Completes clinical and administrative documentation in an accurate, legal, and timely manner.

Supervises Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) trainees, including students from Gallaudet’s graduate programs in psychology, counseling, and social work as well as trainees from off campus graduate programs; and assists in the ongoing development of the CAPS training program.

Engages in crisis intervention and prevention; participates in the CAPS’ emergency on-call system; and provides referrals to psychiatrists, hospitals, and other referral agencies as needed.

Maintains close working relationships with other University departments including academic departments and student service departments; guest lectures in academic classes; and provides consultation to staff and faculty in areas of mental health.

Provides consultation for community agencies, parents, and other individuals on topics of mental health with deaf individuals; and presents at conferences, workshops and training seminars for community groups.

Plans and implements campus-wide programs, workshops and other activities designed to foster mental health; and participates in workshops, screening events, training, paraprofessional programs, and other prevention programs.

Assists in the planning, development, and coordination of local, national, and international mental health workshops, conferences, conventions, and symposia sponsored by CAPS.

Serves as a liaison with campus and external organizations as requested to further the status of the CAPS as a respected mental health program.

Keeps abreast of developments and research in psychological assessment, counseling, mental health issues, educational issues, and other related areas; continues own professional development by participating in continuing education programs; and maintains active memberships in professional organizations.

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these qualifications, it will be screened in.):

A doctoral degree in clinical psychology.

A minimum of one year of professional experience in mental health services.

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the position needs.):

Experience working in a higher education or K-12 setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be more successful in the position.):

Strong knowledge of the educational, psychological, social and vocational implications and impact unique to deaf individuals.

Strong knowledge of unique considerations related to the psychological testing of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Strong ability to apply and adapt theories, principles, and practices in assessment and counseling to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Strong ability to work with the range and types of problems encountered in a mental health setting.

Strong ability to ensure the utmost discretion and confidentiality in all matters.

Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

FLSA Exempt Status?

Yes

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Under the supervision of the Principal, this position provides classroom instruction for students, ages 3-21, who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and/or have additional disabilities in a residential program. Instruction includes preparation of materials and planning outside of class time as well as individual and group instruction during assigned work hours.