DSHS Director of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services

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Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) is seeking a leader who is passionate about creating access for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing population and understands the barriers that they face. As the Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, you will work to enhance public policies, regulations, and programs to improve the quality of life for community members.

This is an opportunity to demonstrate leadership and have a positive impact on the lives of deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing individuals as they face barriers to effective communication in their interaction with government, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Join us today in our mission to Transform Lives!

Learn more about the path that the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is on here: Our Future Transformed

Primary Priorities:
• Meet and work with diverse groups to promote equal access opportunities, identify unmet needs, and develop services
• Inform stakeholders about Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) updates and trends, solicit feedback on ODHH strategies, budgets, service delivery, and emergent initiatives
• Maintain relations and collaborative partnerships with national, state, regional, and local organizations
• Develop and finalize specific, written, short-term, and long-term strategies with realistic ODHH and program-specific goals and performance-based measures to address constituent needs, development of ODHH resource capacity, and demonstrate accountability
• Oversee the development, implementation, management, evaluation, and modification of programs through identification of constituency needs and service delivery gaps to satisfy unmet needs
• Work closely with Fiscal Officer to oversee all aspects of financial operations
• Develop and finalize the annual ODHH budget
• Build a team of staff with complementary skills and promote diverse and equitable hiring practices
• Provide control and direction for personnel functions to include compliance with personnel policies, approval of personnel actions, and training.
• Utilize federal and state statutes to design specific regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Oversee Information Technology operations that support ODHH including network administration, database, website, and desktop technical support

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to be successful in this role:
• Extensive knowledge in specialized service delivery systems designed to serve deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing constituents
• Previous experience working directly with the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing population is preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of the various communication methods and auxiliary aids utilized by deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing individuals to ensure that government obligations to provide reasonable accommodations that meet statutory requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of the federal and state laws pertaining to people with disabilities
• General knowledge of the principles, problems, and methods of public, and business administration, including organizational, human resource, and fiscal management
• Strong leadership skill and ability to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders, staff, executive leadership, and the public
• Knowledge of (American Sign Language-ASL) and an array of communication skills with the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, public administration, social services, deaf studies, vocational rehabilitation, or a closely related field and four years of supervisory experience and professional or management experience working with the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities. Experience should include:
• Managing an operational budget
• Planning, formulating, and/or implementing policy
• Operating and/or managing service delivery
• Supervision, coaching, and mentoring of staff

Application Process
To be considered for this position, complete the online basic application, and attach the following to your application:
• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this job announcement.
• A current chronological resume.
• Three professional references, with current contact information.

Questions?
If you have questions about job number 01522 contact Anu Rao at (360) 972-6206 or via email at [email protected].
NOTE: Per Governor Inslees’ Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) state employees must be fully vaccinated. Your vaccine status will be verified. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Job Advertisement
Assistant Principal – Position Number 48008075
Department – Deaf Elementary School
Position Type – Board of Trustees

About Our Organization and Mission
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more, fulfilling our vision of preparing them for a lifetime of success.

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

How You Will Grow
FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students’ growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Where You Will Work
The FSDB campus is situated in the Uptown area of historic St. Augustine, by the Intracoastal Waterway. St. Augustine, also known as the nation’s oldest city, has a rich heritage that makes the city and its surroundings a charming and distinctive place to live and to visit.

St. Augustine has its own unique character, with friendly local people at farmers markets, nearby beaches, entertainment venues, shopping areas, community events, restaurants, and more. The links below give insight into the city we love:
Florida’s Historic Coast
Visit Florida–St. Augustine
First Coast Relocation Guide
Historic Coast Culture
Florida, the Sunshine State, is known for warm climates, friendly residents, and exceptional outdoor and recreational opportunities. It offers a great quality of life with a reasonable cost of living without a state income tax. Florida continues to be a magnet for new residents each year.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
FSDB is a state of Florida agency and a major employer in St. Johns County. Working for the state of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state’s total compensation package for our SES and Career Service employees features a highly competitive set of benefits that may include but are not limited to:
For specific details, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Salary Range
12-month position: $58,030.39 – $65,530.39 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

Hours
Monday – Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

Your Specific Responsibilities
The Assistant Principal serves as the instructional leader in the Deaf Elementary School. The incumbent of this position is responsible for assuring compliance with all federal, state, Board of Trustee and Administrative mandates, guidelines, and rules within their respective unit. Supervise and assist in the instructional program by visiting classrooms, conducting formal and informal observations, conducting individual teacher conferences, conducting departmental meetings, reviewing individual teacher’s lesson plans and to assure compliance with state adopted curriculum/course frameworks. Supervise and monitor student behavior, student behavior programming and student behavior plans. Gather and analyze data on student performance. Coordinate the completion of Individual Education Plans and communicate related issues and problems to the immediate supervisor. Review assessments, observe and provide professional input on specific children for purposes of class placement, identification of specific problems and referral for additional diagnostic or related evaluations. Participate in departmental meetings, student management team meetings, file reviews and student staffings when appropriate, prepare budget requests, and develop student/teacher schedules in a timely manner. Ensure coordination of activities with other programs i.e. residential, physical education, athletics, Health Care and related services. Ordering supplies, textbook and materials in a timely manner and manage budget allocations appropriately. Report needed building repairs and safety hazards to the appropriate departments. Serve as a positive professional role model for instructional staff and students. Supervise teachers, instructional assistants, secretary and other staff assigned to the work unit. Coordinate the development of an annual plan through a staff meeting process to develop goals and priorities that lead to quality instructional program, provides for the efficient use of fiscal and human resources, and efficient use of physical facilities. Participate in staff development activities training as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge in the instructional strategies related to the respective sensory impairment of the children within the instructional unit; Knowledge of acceptable/current administrative, personnel and student management techniques; Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications; Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching; Knowledge of the principles of human learning, behavior and counseling; Knowledge of the principles and techniques of curriculum development; Ability to work independently; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to visually monitor students and staff; Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired in CPR. Ability to obtain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24.

Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree or higher in related field. Current State of Florida educator certification in Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing K-12 or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time upon hire. Current state of Florida educator certification in Educational Leadership or School Principal or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time upon hire with the understanding that additional certification requirements must be completed within a specified period of time. Five years professional teaching experience with students who are deaf/hard of hearing.

If certifications noted are not from Florida, upon appointment, shall obtain state of Florida certification(s) within a reasonable period of time.

Additional requirements mandated by state/federal law and position responsibilities.

Sign Language Requirements
Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Advanced proficiency in sign language, within one year of hire.

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

TO APPLY:

Applications accepted through People First only.

To access additional information please log on to https://jobs.myflorida.com/joblist.html and in Keywords enter 48008075.

TITLE: Teacher of the Deaf – Elementary – Leave Replacement

DATES: April 25, 2022 – June 24, 2022

BASIC FUNCTION: Plan and develop curriculum for instructing Deaf students in subject content areas as well as developing and implementing appropriate I.E.P. goals to address specific learning needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

New York State certification: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

New York State certification in specific content area if required.

Masters Degree in Deaf Education required.

Experience in teaching deaf students preferred.

Fluency in American Sign Language.

Knowledge and experience with classroom management and methods of instructing Deaf students.

Applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption in accordance with E.E.O.C. requirements.

SALARY: Per bargaining unit contract.

Scope of Work:

The goal for a Deaf Mentor is to provide support and to increase the ability for families with a deaf child to learn about language and culture through the use of American Sign Language.

Duties/Responsibilities:

● Meet with assigned families once a week. Each visit shall be one hour in length.
● Complete a calendar of visits, lesson plans, and child progress monitoring and submit to the Coordinator of the Shared Reading Program once a month.
● Create quarterly reports that include the following:
○ demographics data;
○ cumulative number of complete home visit to date;
○ cumulative number of cancelled or not at-home visits;
○ list of all Deaf Mentor curriculum topics discussed;
○ observed family’s mastery of:
■ early visual communication mastery,
■ ASL vocabulary,
■ ASL expressive/receptive skills,
■ LDS quarterly score;
■ VCSL quarterly score.
● Conduct surveys:
○ Family Satisfaction Survey
○ Family Knowledge Survey
● Follow the curriculum as developed and designed for the Shared Reading Program.
● Serve as a facilitator for the family and child when it comes to learning about American Sign Language, Deafness, and Deaf Culture.
● Ability to work remotely as needed.
● Maintains confidentiality of family and student information.
● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform each essential with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. High school or equivalency (copy of diploma or equivalent).
2. Experience with bilingual education.
3. Access to internet at home
4. Have a good understanding of Google Education, Zoom, and technology (software and hardware use).
5. Is able to provide their own transportation using car, metro, or rail (mileage will be reimbursed).
6. Proven skills in written communication, reporting, scheduling, planning, and work ethics.
7. Effective communication skills, positive attitude, have connections with the Deaf community and the community at large.
8. Be proficient in American Sign Language.
9. Ability to engage effectively with families, children who are deaf or hard of hearing and deaf-blind.
10. Ability to work with diversity and multi-disciplinary teams.
11. Evidence in depth knowledge of Deaf Culture and Language
12. Have a good knowledge and understanding of the following:
a. 15 Principles of Shared Reading Project
b. ASL Storytelling
c. ASL Grammar and Functions
13. Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Education and/or Experience:

High school degree or equivalent.

Teacher of the Deaf – Instructional Strategist II: Intellectual Disabilities

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.

Intellectual disabilities/resource room teacher requires an Iowa teaching license with the endorsement 264 K-12 Instructional Strategist II: ID; candidate would also be expected to get the Birth-21 Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing endorsement.
See the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner’s webpage: www.state.ia.us/boee/ for information on Iowa licensing and endorsement requirements.

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/2855662

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Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Experience the difference in Deaf Education by working with a team with HEART! Carter Hears! offers an engaging work experience with a culture that fosters courage and vulnerability. Join us to change the face of deaf education!! Come Experience the Carter Hears Difference!

*Contract position up to 30 hours per week
*Competitive pay
*Flexible schedules
*Free professional development with 24 CEUs per year
*Semi-annual retreats
*Personalized coaching
*Educational Round Tables
*”Smarter, Not Harder” Techniques that increase student outcomes
*Inclusive of all communication modalities

As your educational consultant for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, Carter Hears! will work collaboratively with families and educational organizations to meet the unique learning, communication and language needs of children, youth, and young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing that are being educated in their local school districts or communities of learning. The Carter Hears! team provides assistance to public schools and higher learning institutions through consultative contracts. Comprehensive evaluations are conducted in the student’s preferred mode of communication. Being directly assessed by an individual who is certified in this area of expertise as well as experienced in evaluating deaf and hard of hearing individuals is crucial in obtaining an accurate assessment.

Education:
Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in the area of Deaf Education

Certification:
Certified Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the state in which you serve

Experience:
Minimum of student teaching must be completed

Job Duties:
Provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Educational Services on given roster
Provide direct and indirect services based on Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
Provide support services based on 504 plans
Maintain Hearing Assistance Technology for assigned districts
Evaluate students for eligibility under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Write IEPs and Evaluation reports
Provide training and guidance to teachers and service providers
Maintain required paperwork and documentation of services
Attend meetings as requested
Maintain a consistent teaching schedule
Must pass a background check, maintain liability insurance, and provide proof of a TB Test

Teacher of the Deaf
Iowa School for the Deaf is seeking a teacher to fill one of the following positions:
We will look for the strongest candidate in any one of these areas, and our current staff will be able to shift to cover the other areas.

1. Elementary Teacher – endorsement #102: K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom license

2. Secondary English Teacher: 120 English Language Arts 5-12; prefer 1201 English Language Arts – All

3. Computer Science/STEM Teacher 977 K-12 STEM Specialist or 278 5-12 Computer Science or 2781 K-12 Computer Science Specialist – NOTE: These endorsements require a valid Iowa teaching license with at least one additional teaching endorsement, please see the ‘checklists’ at the endorsement links for more information.

4. Secondary Math Teacher 143 Mathematics 5-12.

5. Personal and Career Development and Life Skills Teacher Requires Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement

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 an endorsement in Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Additional endorsements are beneficial.

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.

Work Schedule: These are full-time, school year positions (191 day contract for first year; subsequent years are 189 day contracts).

Teacher of the Deaf – Industrial Arts

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 or the Career and Technical Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE)

Sign language fluency, 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.
Iowa’s teaching licensing board offers options on industrial arts licensure.
• 5-12 Industrial Technology endorsement on secondary teacher license
o Completed a secondary education program and met all qualifications for a teaching license in the state where your degree was completed
o Completed 24 semester hours in industrial technology to include at least 6 semester hours in 3 different areas. See checklist found at: 5-12 Industrial Technology

• Career and Technical Authorization: see information at Initial Career and Technical Authorization Must meet one of the following qualifications:
o 6,000 hours of vocational experience (approximately 3 years of full-time employment)
o 4,000 hours (about 2 years) of vocational experience if you have a BA/BS degree
o 3,000 hours (about 1.5 years) of vocational experience if you have an associate’s degree in the endorsement area sought
o Hold a BA/BS degree in any area of study if at least 18 of the credit hours were completed in the teaching endorsement area sought.
*** Applicants with this authorization can begin teaching immediately and then must complete some on-line courses related to teaching.

Individuals teaching with the 5-12 Industrial Technology endorsement would be expected to add the B-21 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.

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 151 (5-12 Biology); 152 (5-12 Chemistry); 153 (5-12 Earth Science); 1541 (5-12 Basic 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.

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 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.

Work Schedule: These are full-time, school year positions (191 day contract for first year; subsequent years are 189 day contracts).