Provides high quality of care for students at Tennessee School for the Deaf. School
nursing is a specialized nursing practice that enriches the well-being, academic
success, lifelong achievement, and overall health of students. School nurses serve
a unique role in the school community and oversee all school health services and
to promote health education. Research shows that healthy children are successful
learners, so school nurses advocate for the holistic approach of supporting the
physical, emotional, mental, and social health of students.

Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse
• Associate of Science RN or
• Bachelor of Science RN (BSN)
• Experience in pediatric or hospital setting preferred
• SLPI:ASL rating of Intermediate or above preferred
American Sign Language (ASL) sign classes and skill development support available
for selected qualified applicants who do not meet the rating level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assess the health needs of TSD students and provide optimum care.
• Teach good health practices to students and the staff working with students.
• Maintain a working knowledge of syndromes impacting deaf and hard of hearing
children.
• Provide in-service and other supports to teachers and staff working with
challenging or new medical diagnoses.
• Work effectively with professional and para-professional staff for the physical and
emotional well-being of TSD students.
• Securely maintain student health information and files to ensure HIPPA and FERPA
are followed.
• Manage medications and medication distribution.
• Provide healthcare to students and staff
• Perform health screenings
• Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers
• Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare
providers to ensure a healthy school environment
• Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the
school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
• Overseeing infection control measures
• Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying,
and emergencies that may occur at school
• Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the
development of healthcare plans
• Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening
procedures
• Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state
laws and professional practice guidance
• Providing health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on
Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team

The new ASL Assistant/Associate Professor will:

-Teach ASL and theory courses in the ASL/Interpreting programs
– Develop and revise ongoing curriculum
– Conduct research and scholarly activities
– Attend professional development activities
– Participate in communication development activities
– Serve the department, institute and the community as needed

We are seeking an individual who will contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration.

To apply and see full description please visit https://apptrkr.com/3698903.

The new interpreting Lecturer will:

– Teach interpreting skills courses in the ASL-English Interpreter Education Program
– Attend professional development activities
– Participate in communication development activities
– Serve the department, institute and the community as needed
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration.

To apply and see full description visit https://apptrkr.com/3698900.

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a full-time American Sign Language Lecturer for the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

The new ASL Lecturer will:
Teach ASL skills courses in the ASL/Interpreting programs
Attend professional development activities
Participate in communication development activities
Serve the department, institute and the community as needed

To apply and see the full job description visit https://apptrkr.com/3698833.

POSITION TITLE:

Edinboro Preschool Speech and Language Pathologist (7:50 AM – 3:10 PM M-Th, 7:50 AM – 2:00 PM F)

REPORTS TO:
Director of Early Childhood Programs
LOCATION:

140 Butterfield Hall, # 103, 310 Scotland Road, Edinboro, PA 16444

POSITION START:
ASAP

JOB
DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time, exempt, 187 day position. The Speech and Language Pathologist works with children between the ages of 3 and 6 to provide necessary support services and enhance student’s speech and language development. A SLP provides instruction in speech and language production, speech reading, auditory training and the use (pragmatics) of spoken English. He/she is responsible for working with classroom teachers to provide a supportive program for students which meets their communication needs. Plan, prepare and present lessons to address individual student goals, working with the Director in guiding parents toward identifying their child’s strengths and weaknesses and in programming for them accordingly through the IEP process, attend in-service and departmental meetings to participate in decision-making and to maintain current knowledge in the field and to gain understanding of new techniques and methodologies in speech and language instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree with PA Department of Education Certification in Speech and Language Impaired, and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required. Master’s Degree with PDE certification in Speech and Language Impaired, dual certification in Hearing Impaired preferred. Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing children is also preferred.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at
hire is “Novice Plus.”

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required. Physical, TB and Drug Screen also required.

APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:

Send letter of application and resume to:
Alisa Stroud
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
[email protected]

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.

POSITION TITLE:

Residential Supervisor (5 PM – 11 PM Sunday, 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM M-TH)

REPORTS TO:

Dean of Boys/Girls

LOCATION:

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

JOB
DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 187 day position. Responsibilities include supervising student activities, ensuring
student safety and security and must know the student’s whereabouts at all times, respond quickly to accidents or
injuries, apply first aid when necessary, assist with the student’s hygiene and clothes washing, assist students with
social skills, homework assignments and some tutoring may be involved. Individual must be of strong moral character,
enthusiastic, and work well with children is recreational activities. The applicant must be able to respond to a variety of
situations including emergencies. Prior experience working with deaf and hard of hearing children is helpful.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma required.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:
The Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at hire is
“Intermediate.”

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:
PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required.

APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:

Send letter of application and resume to:
Alisa Stroud
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
[email protected]

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or
sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.

POSITION TITLE:

Work Experience/Transition Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Director of Academic Support
LOCATION:

WPSD
300 E Swissvale Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

POSITION OPENING:

ASAP
JOB
DESCRIPTION:

This position is an exempt, 10-month, 187-day position. Responsibilities include assisting students in the job application,
Securing appropriate documentation, and practicing interviewing skills; actively seeks work experience opportunities for
Students in order for them to develop both the hard and soft skills necessary to being successfully employed; establishes
Employment and/or internship sites in the community with the assistance of the School Counselor; provides travel training
To students using public transportation to get to and from job sites; arranges transportation to job sites; liaise with
Potential employers, Work Force Investment Board, CareerLink, local Transition Coordinating Council (Allegheny County/
City of Pittsburgh), and OVR; networks with appropriate community agencies and organizations (potential Community
Based Assessments, etc.); provides “push-in” transition classes for high school students as directed by the High School
Principal; coordinates on-campus job shadowing work experience for students; communicates with parents, students,
Staff, community/adult service providers about employment related issues for students 14 and older; assists the School
Counselor, familites/guardians, OVR, and the Office of Intellectual Disabilities in registration process; assists the School
Counselor in providing career exploration activities and vocational programming including tours, transition fair, career day,
Job shadowing, speakers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
Work Training Coordinator is preferred to enter a Master’s level with some experience. The minimum requirement for this
Position is a Bachelor’s level with certification in Hearing Impaired.
PA Instructional I or II certification in Hearing Impaired is required. Certification in PA Mandated Reporting Training,
FBI Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Act 82 required.
The Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for this position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at hire is
“Intermediate.”
A valid PA Driver’s License is required.

APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:

Send letter of application and resume to:
Alisa Stroud
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
[email protected]

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or
sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Athletic Director and After School Programs Coordinator will develop, organize, implement, coordinate, execute, and/or evaluate all activities of the Athletic Department. This person will ensure all student-athletes and after-school programs are aligned with RSD’s mission statement. This position’s primary hours will be M-Th 12-8:30 PM and F 8 AM-4:30 PM, with some flexibility to accommodate special tournaments and activities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*B.A., B.S., or M.A. degree in sports management, education, recreation, or related field required.
*Previous experience as a youth coordinator or coach in the athletics and after-school programs, including knowledge of issues and priorities that are important to students’ needs preferred.
*Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, planning, and organizational needs.
*Must be able to effectively enforce rules and code of conduct.
*Ensure equity in athletics and after-school programs.
*Ability to work independently under general supervision.
*Hold and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
*Willingness to learn and ability to understand rules of sports and sports eligibility.
*Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.
*Able to effectively communicate using English and American Sign Language (ASL).

The Summer Transition Education Program (STP) is a six-week, intensive college-preparation program. The Instructional Lead/Curriculum Developer will be responsible for creating instructional and supplementary resource materials and administering classroom and standardized assessments for the Summer Transition Education Program (STP) department. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: creating new and identifying resources for course content as well as appropriate assessments in Math,English reading and writing, and American Sign language, socio-emotional and college-readiness skills; review and implement educational and assessment software and related materials for each course; mentor and coach; coordinate assessment administration with course instructors, observe and provide feedback to instructors, develop procedures for implementing curricula; model and co-teach lessons; assist with the collection and analysis of assessment data; documenting assessments and course outcomes; coordinate assist with modifications to course curricula based on assessment data; model and co-teach lessons; participate in meetings with instructional staff; and provide supportand back-up to the program directors as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

-Create new curricula and identifying existing resources for course content and standardized assessments in Math, English reading and writing, American Sign Language, and college-readiness and life skills
-Review and implement educational assessment software and related materials for each course
-Mentor, observe, and coach and coordinate administration of assessments with instructional staff
-Model and co-teach lessons/course content
-Supervise the development, collection and analysis of assessment data

Required Minimum Qualifications:

-Advanced degree (indicate specific field, if required): MS in Deaf Education
-2+ years in a K-12 Deaf Education setting: mainstream, a school for the deaf, or itinerant.
-American Sign Language level of Advanced or better on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.School Psychologist Certification Granted by the Rhode Island Department of Education
2.Experience as a School Psychologist (minimum of 1 year)

REPORTS TO: Director

JOB GOAL: To support the academic achievement, social/behavioral skills and emotional well-being of Rhode Island School for the Deaf students.

PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrate expertise in the areas of mental health, learning and behavior through direct service to students, coaching, consulting and outreach.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST:

1.Adheres to federal and state special education regulations.
2.Communicates high and clear expectations for students.
3.Administers and/or reviews a variety of assessments (e.g. cognitive, adaptive, behavioral rating scales, observations, FBAs, etc.), shares findings with key stakeholders and interprets test data in order to understand the academic, biological, and developmental issues that impact student performance.
4.Assists teams in developing, implementing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
5.Conducts risk screenings and supports district with crisis intervention.
6.Provides consult to teachers regarding the learning and social/emotional and behavioral well-being of their students.
7.Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding the student’s academic, behavioral, social/emotional status; communicates immediately when there are urgent concerns.
8.Collaborates with community providers and agencies to coordinate supports for students and families.
9.Serves as a member of Evaluation,504 and IEP Teams.
10.Actively participates and serves on general education problem-solving teams.
11.Provides direct student services including counseling, small group skills instruction, behavior intervention support and crisis intervention.
12.Assists in the collection and analysis of data at the district and building level.
13.Attends professional development workshops and conferences.
14.Communicates regularly with the Director .
15.Has solid knowledge of the RI Social and Emotional Learning Standards.
16.Follows school policy and procedures, respecting the boundaries of professional responsibilities, when working with students, colleagues, and families.
17.Exhibits attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, dependability, and professional ethics; Uses effective communication skills with students, colleagues, families and related agencies (spoken, written and nonverbal); Completes all requested forms, reports, and data collections in an accurate and timely manner; Performs the functions of the position in accordance with the: Content Competencies as prescribed by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); RI Professional Code of Conduct; and all laws, regulations, school district policies, directives, the mission of the district, school-based plans, and administrative priorities / requests.
18.Performs other duties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform the functions of the position.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Job Category : Student Services > Psychologist
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rhode Island School for the Deaf is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements
Education:
•Master’s Degree – Psychology
Supported by:
•Relevant coursework in Deaf Education, Special Education.
Certification:
•Rhode Island Certification as a School Psychologist (or eligibility of same by date of hire).
•Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language.
Knowledge and Skills:
•Knowledge of contemporary theory and practice in school psychology for deaf and hard of hearing students.
•Ability to communicate and provide guidance to a diverse school community
OR
•ANY combination of education, certification, knowledge/skills and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to REQUIREMENTS.

PLEASE NOTE:
•Only complete School Spring application packets, including letter of intent (Cover Letter) will be considered. Please do not send paper applications.
•Applicants must be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education for the position for which they are applying.
If selected for interview, you will be required to bring the following items with you:

•Original Rhode Island Teacher or Administrator Certification
•Original Praxis or NTE scores
•Certified transcripts
•Original, signed professional letters of recommendation (references should be less than one year old, from persons not related to you whom you have known for at least one year)
Master degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work visa required