Qualifications:
*BA/BS in Deaf Education, Speech Language Pathology or credential in hearing loss.
*Valid or eligible for North Dakota Education Professional Certificate

Preference will be given to applicants with:
*Experience as a teacher of the deaf
*Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing children
*Knowledge of sign language

Job Summary:
*Provide home intervention programming for deaf/hard of hearing infants birth through age five
*Provide educational and consultation services to students birth to 21 who are deaf/hard of hearing
*Provide the knowledge of impact of hearing loss to meet individual needs
*Facilitate home visits and discussion related to hearing loss, communication options, language, speech, auditory development
*Collaboration with schools and agencies serving children with hearing loss to include providing workshops, etc.
*Provide the knowledge and experience with in-services, resources, assessment tools, methods and techniques for use with deaf/hard of hearing students
Ability to use assessment results to guide programming for students
Provide the knowledge of and experience with range of communication philosophies and approaches
Ability to use audiology results and identify implication
Provide the knowledge of specialized methods, strategies, equipment and support needs for deaf/hard of hearing

*Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education or related degree might be considered such as Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or Special Education with ability in or willingness to learn sign language.
*Valid North Dakota teaching certificate
*Ability to communicate with the deaf using various modes of communication including sign language and fingerspelling or willingness to learn sign language
*Knowledge of deaf culture preferred

*Prepare lesson plans to meet the needs of deaf students.
*Provide instruction using sign language, speech, and written language.
*Participate in the development of IEPs.
*Maintain record on students.
*Maintain communication with parents.
*Ability to use assessment results to guide programming for students.
*Ability to use audiology results and identify implications.
*Provide the knowledge of specialized methods, strategies, equipment and support needs to deaf/hard of hearing students.

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).