The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a School Principal at North Carolina School for the Deaf.

Under the direction of the school Director, this position will administer, coordinate, and
supervise the entire instructional program at the NC School for the Deaf. Educational programs include kindergarten through 12th grade programs including academic, vocational, special needs, and related services.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsible for supervision of all licensed staff and state personnel staff by providing position descriptions to be signed by staff, assignment of duties, observations, supervision to ensure compliance with position description, and performance appraisals in accordance with Department of Public Instruction and Office of State Personnel regulations.
Independently resolves routine work problems and complaints, provides job coaching and documented counseling, and disciplinary action upon approval of the school director.
Active member of the Admission Team and process.
Develops student and staff schedules for orderly management of the educational programs.
Assists in the development of the education program components such as: curriculum in accordance with the NC Common Core State Standards, student assessment in accordance with the NC DPI Accountability Standards and best practice,
Student Code of Conduct, grant writing and implementation, and special programs to enhance student experiences and motivate students to achieve their maximum potential.
Responsible for actively supporting the School Improvement Team and providing administrative support for implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
Monitors students, staff, assessment results, interdepartmental coordination, and parent communication to ensure every section of the School Improvement Plan is being implemented.
Responsible of implementing all IDEA regulations especially the establishment of quality Individual Education Plans for each student in a timely manner and makes every effort to ensure all parties are invited and can participate.
Coordinates Behavior Implementation Plans for all students and insures they are implemented and monitors their success.
This is a Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 12-month position. Some flex hours may vary due to student activities that may occur during the evening hours or assigned time sensitive assignments. Occasional travel will be involved with this position.

The North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD), located in Morganton, North Carolina provides specialized instruction for the deaf and hard of hearing students ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two). NCSD was founded in 1894 and serves the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina. As a part of the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Education Services for the Deaf and Bind; the mission is to provide individualized comprehensive educational, vocational, and residential programs for the deaf and hard of hearing students leading to productive, independent, and successful lives.

The North Carolina School for the Deaf is one of two schools for the deaf in North Carolina that provides an appropriate environment in which a hearing-impaired child can develop to his/her maximum potential in all areas: academic, vocational, communication, social, emotional, and Independent Living skills. NCSD serves students Pre-K–12th grade.
The school, operates within a regular academic year and a 4-week summer program. Sunday afternoon through Friday 5:00 P.M.; currently serving approximately 85 students on campus with support services and administration operating a full calendar year.

Teacher of the Deaf – Secondary Language arts OR Secondary Reading OR English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher.

This would require an Iowa teaching license with one of the following combinations of endorsements:
• 120 English Language Arts 5-12; prefer 1201 English Language Arts – All OR
• 176 K-12 Reading Specialist OR
• 149 5-12 Reading OR
• 104 K-12 English as a Second Language

The individual hired would also need to be willing to add the Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement. Additional endorsements are beneficial.

See the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner’s webpage: www.state.ia.us/boee/ for information on Iowa licensing and endorsement requirements.

Primary Function:
• Assumes responsibility for providing a quality educational program.
• Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities and evaluation.
• Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
• Maintains discipline within the classroom.
• Facilitates implementation of the School’s Communication Policy.

Qualifications: To be considered, an applicant must possess or have the ability to obtain an Iowa Teacher’s Certificate, which includes the endorsement(s) noted above AND being willing to get an endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Additional endorsements are beneficial.

Experience working with the Deaf and experience working with youth are strongly preferred.

Applicants must possess the ability to reach the level of sign language proficiency designated for the position within the time frame established by the School’s Sign Language Policy.

The Iowa School for the Deaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. A Board of Regents, State of Iowa School.

Coordinate the Work Experience Program for the Iowa School for the Deaf’s High School and 4PLUS (transition program) students
• Work with students 1:1, in small groups or teach structured classes skills needed to obtain and maintain employment such as job searches, job applications, resume writing, interviewing skills, and other soft skills.
• Provide job coaching and training for students as necessary
• Work to transition graduating students.
• Work with staff to assess students for work readiness skills. Matches students’ needs, skills, and interests with available job placement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain positive partnerships within the community including area agencies and businesses. Have regular ongoing contact with employers.
• Contact employers and develop community-based opportunities for students to job shadow, have short-term exploratory job placements, and longer-term work experiences.
• Assists employers and businesses with guidelines for accommodating people with disabilities according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws and policies.
• Meet regularly with job site supervisors to ensure successful work experience placements.
• Seeks to resolve problems that may arise regarding a student work experience placement.
• Monitor and evaluate students in the field. Maintain contact with employers. Provide evaluations and feedback to staff and parents for report cards and IEP meetings.
• Be available as first point of contact for employers, students, and parents during the work experience program. (Outside of normal working hours if necessary).
• Advise faculty and staff of student needs in the work place. Coordinate scheduling with the HS/4PLUS Counselor. Coordinate with the ISD Dean of Students regarding transportation, food service, and evening, weekend, or holiday work.
• Train staff working with students in the field including teachers, job coaches, and interpreters.
• Work cooperatively with the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor assigned to ISD, ISD staff members, and other community service coordinators.
• Work with ISD staff in the development of appropriate learning targets associated with work experience placements.
• Complete and attend IEP meetings. Update IEP goals as necessary.

For more information on the position and qualifications, please see the position description at https://www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org/employment/employment-opportunities/

We have incredible science classrooms and laboratories that you must see! The possibilities are endless with the space, materials, and resources we have.

The secondary science teacher position would require an Iowa teaching license with a secondary science endorsement: prefer endorsement #185 (5-12 All Science); will consider endorsement 1541 (5-12 Basic Science); 151 (5-12 Biology); 152 (5-12 Chemistry); 153 (5-12 Earth Science); or 156 (5-12 Physics).

The individual hired would also need to be willing to add the Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement. Additional endorsements are beneficial.

See the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner’s webpage: www.state.ia.us/boee/ for information on Iowa licensing and endorsement requirements.

Primary Function:
• Assumes responsibility for providing a quality educational program.
• Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities and evaluation.
• Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
• Maintains discipline within the classroom.
• Facilitates implementation of the School’s Communication Policy.

Qualifications: To be considered, an applicant must possess or have the ability to obtain an Iowa Teacher’s Certificate, which includes the endorsement(s) noted above AND be willing to add an endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Additional endorsements are beneficial.

Experience working with the Deaf and experience working with youth are strongly preferred.

Applicants must possess the ability to reach the level of sign language proficiency designated for the position within the time frame established by the School’s Sign Language Policy. Strong sign language skills at hire are essential.

Come inspire creativity and a passion for art in students of every age here at Iowa School for the Deaf.
Primary Function:
• Assumes responsibility for providing a quality educational program.
• Formulates appropriate educational objectives, activities, and evaluations.
• Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
• Maintains discipline within the classroom.
• Facilitates implementation of the School’s Communication Policy.

Qualifications: To be considered, an applicant must possess or have the ability to obtain an Iowa Teacher’s Certificate, which includes the endorsements noted above. Additional endorsements are beneficial.
Experience working with the Deaf and experience working with youth are strongly preferred.
Applicants must possess the ability to reach the level of sign language proficiency designated for the position within the time frame established by the school’s Sign Language Policy.

The Art teacher position requires
• an Iowa teaching license with the K-8 Art Endorsement and 5-12 Art Endorsement; candidate would also be expected to get the Birth-21 Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement. OR
• any Iowa teaching license and the conditional K-8 Art Endorsement and conditional 5-12 Art Endorsement; candidate would also be expected to get the Birth-21 Deaf/Hard of Hearing endorsement. In order to qualify for a conditional endorsement, you must have at least half of the requirements for the endorsement completed.

See the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner’s webpage: www.state.ia.us/boee/ for information on Iowa licensing and endorsement requirements.

The Iowa School for the Deaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. A Board of Regents, State of Iowa School.

This position is a part of the Outreach Department and oversees the Family Resources Program at Iowa School for the Deaf. Promotes effective family involvement by developing and implementing strategies and activities to assist students and their families. Plans, executes, and evaluates family events and workshops/trainings based on family needs. Mentors and supports individual families. Collects and analyzes data to drive Outreach Program initiatives. Collaborates with state and national organizations such as the Department of Education, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), Area Education Agencies (AEA), ASK Resource Center, Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, and the Deaf Community. Participate with other members of the Outreach Team in the development and implementation of statewide conferences on topics related to programming, mentoring and assessment. Assists individual families to access and utilize community resources. Provides developmental and language assessments. Mentors families and children by providing strategies for visual communication during daily routines & activities, along with sharing information about Deaf culture and general experiences from a deaf perspective. Coordinates and schedules ASL instruction for families and professionals who work with deaf/hard of hearing children in Iowa. Participates in local and national events and meetings with families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills in American Sign Language and English. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in deaf ed, or related field. Masters preferred. Familiarity with the K-12 education system. Native/Native-like American Sign Language Advanced or higher as assessed by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or Level 4 on the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview. Experience working with families with children who are D/HOH. Knowledge of community and educational resources available to families with children who are D/HOH. Experience using a computer, database and general office equipment required. The ability to travel regularly throughout the state and occasionally out of state. Some overnights required. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf Mental Health Therapist

Job Description
The mental health therapist will value a multi-faceted approach involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts, consultation with the NTID campus community, mental health prevention/early intervention, multicultural values/awareness and collaborative campus connections. Besides of providing individual and group counseling services, the mental health therapist will provide intake evaluations, mental health interventions, treatment follow-up, and appropriate referrals, working with student families and campus community members.

Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in mental health counseling or social work
• Must be licensed or licensed eligible by New York State as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist
• Minimum of three to five years experience providing clinical mental health services.
• Experience providing consultation services, short-term individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management and consultation services with a range of clinical issues and pathology.
• ASL fluency required
• Demonstrated competency in the developmental, social, cognitive, linguistic, medical, and mental health implications of Deafness and hearing loss, and skill in application throughout all areas of practice

For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3483131.

https://beta.ceasd.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=2700&action=edithttps://beta.ceasd.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=2700&action=editBecome part of a family-centered team supporting children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, primarily ages birth through age three. This is a full time, 203-day, outreach position based in Falmouth, Maine.

Responsibilities:
 Home visits and facilitating discussions related to hearing levels, communication and language development, communication options/opportunities and overall child development for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, birth to age three, with the possibility of some work with children ages 3-5 based on need
 Providing Special Instruction – primary service provision of early intervention
 Collaborating with early intervention agencies and providers
 Observing and providing on-site consultation to early intervention programs
 Consulting, in-service training, and support for teachers, caregivers and professionals
 Monitoring communication and language development through a variety of assessments

Minimum Qualifications:
 Eligibility for Maine Teacher of the Deaf certification
 Masters’ Degree preferred
 Educational background and experience in early intervention and parent education
 Prior experience teaching children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
 Willingness to support parent choices
 Experience in supporting listening and spoken language outcomes
 Fluency in American Sign Language or willingness to learn
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 Willingness to travel

Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) is hiring a full time Special Education Supervisor to provide oversight to the special education functions within the MSD. This position will work within a Leadership Team structure to provide leadership to MSD staff and students, as well as to collaborate with ISDs and local districts to ensure appropriate and timely placement of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH). The Special Education Supervisor is responsible for managing special education programs and services, attending IEP Team meetings, behavior plan and discipline meetings, providing campus tours, providing training and technical assistance for staff regarding universal design for learning, strategies for differentiation, writing IEPs using the electronic IEP system, IDEA compliance and educational benefit reviews, as well as conduct statewide outreach efforts.

MSD community members are seeking an innovative, inspiring, transformational leader that will build on a community that is resilient and supportive of each other by fostering and promoting a strong culture of integrity and trust. Since MSD’s previous Superintendent search, the school has successfully increased Superintendent compensation, reaffirmed its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and continued to work towards fostering alignment between the two campuses. The incoming MSD Superintendent will be able to lead MSD’s strategic planning process and exciting new initiatives, such as a new workforce program for youth aged 18-21, and oversee MSD’s recently established Diversity Office.

Please review the School Prospectus and Superintendent Leader Profile to learn more about the position: https://www.flipsnack.com/699BAAFF8D6/school-prospectus-and-superintendent-leadership-profile/full-view.html.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An individual who is Deaf or hard of hearing.
Bilingual fluency in American Sign Language and written English.
Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, Educational Administration, Public Administration, or related field or discipline.
Minimum of three years (3) of experience working directly with Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or special education students.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a management and leadership role within an educational program for Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or special education students.
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion.
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Superintendent I Certification or certifiable within 3 years of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced coursework in education, leadership/management, behavioral/social sciences, or related field or discipline.
Experience with strategic and operational planning.
Experience with managing budgets and fiscal resources.
Experience communicating and collaborating with diverse community groups, legislators, funding bodies, and/or other private and public institutions.
Demonstrated familiarity working with state and county business partners and educational agencies.
Proficiency in a variety of instructional and office productivity technology applications.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Educational Leadership
Administrative and Financial Management
Governance and Legislative Relations
Communication and Outreach
Human Resources and Talent Management