MPS Secondary Principal

MPS Secondary (Middle/High school) Principal
Description
The Secondary Principal provides leadership and supervision to promote the effective teaching and learning of students and staff.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Curriculum & Instruction

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises educational programming which is designed to prepare students to meet the educational standards established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Provides direct supervision of the performance of all Teachers in the department through classroom observations and regularly scheduled meetings.

Implements disciplinary action when necessary.

Ensures effective collaboration with families, LEA’s and other representative agencies.

Works collaboratively with TLC specialists and clinicians.

Oversees the development of each student’s IEP goals, objectives and progress reports.

Ensures effective collaboration among all members of the department.

Works with the educational team in the department to ensure that all TLC policies and procedures are followed.

Assists in developing and maintaining partnerships with the Framingham Public Schools to ensure effective mainstream programming when applicable.

Develops and maintains a budget for the department and secures appropriate and necessary materials for teaching/learning.

Carry out disciplinary action on employees in the department, as needed.

Ensures sensitivity and understanding of cultural differences within the school community.

Assists in the recruitment, selection, and recommendation of all staff in the department.

Conducts annual evaluations of department staff.

Serves as a member of the supervisory team to provide educational leadership to The Learning Center for the Deaf.

May be delegated and trained to conduct medication administration or certain medical procedure responsibilities for students.

Maintains student and staff confidentiality.

Oversees the implementation of behavior plans designed for individual students, as needed.

Complies with school, state, and federal policies and procedures and supports the mission of the school.

**May be required to drive students on field trips and/or to mainstreaming classes. Additional driving responsibilities as needed.

**Some lifting may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety. If the opening for which you are applying will require more strenuous physical activity, the unique needs will be discussed at the time of the interview.

*Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record (inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other legally protected characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements
Licensed by Massachusetts DESE as a Principal, Teacher of the Deaf or related licensure field (or certification from reciprocal state)
Master’s degree in content area or related field
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
Minimum of 5 years experience as a Teacher in an educational classroom
Possess leadership skills and mature judgment with the ability to demonstrate creativity and initiative
Experience or knowledge of working with Deaf or hard of hearing students with additional disabilities
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective discipline strategies and motivation, curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
Knowledge of educational technology and able to support staff use of technology in the classroom
Knowledge or willingness to learn the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Prevention Program
Previous training in school leadership or management preferred
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate people
Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
Experience working in a bilingual/bicultural environment preferred
Previous supervisory experience with educational staff
A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
Written English language competency
Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team

Science Teacher

Nature of work: Teach science at the high school level

Percentage: 100%

Qualifications:
– NYS Certification-Deaf Education or Science
– Knowledge of Earth Science, chemistry, physics, biology and
writing to high school students
– Knowledge of New York State standards for high school level
– Experience working with deaf adolescents preferred
– Sign language proficiency

Responsibilities:
– Teach the high school science curriculum
– Write/ develop IEPs, reports and implement curriculum

Available: 2020-2021

Physical Education Teacher

Nature of Work:Teaching physical education to students from Preschool to High School.

Percentage: 100%

Qualifications:
– Experience teaching physical education
– NY State Certification
– CPR/AED certification
– First Aid certification
– Proficiency in ASL
– Develop and implement IEPs
– Perform other duties assigned

Available: Immediately
Deadline: Until filled

Arts Teacher

• Qualifications:
New York State Certification-Deaf Education or Special Education
• New York State Certification in Arts Education
• Experience working with deaf students
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency
• Prior knowledge of Thinking Maps preferred
• Compassionate and Passionate; Results-driven and goal oriented
• Excellent classroom management skills aligned with positive behavior intervention
supports
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, parents, and students
• Knowledge of Arts, Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts and Media Arts standards
• Master’s degree

Responsibilities:
-Prepare lessons plans and establish evaluation techniques for assessment of progress
-Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress
-Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, engaged, and academically challenged
-Engage students, ranging from age 3 to 21, in a process that includes group building activities, brainstorming, improvisation, script writing, rehearsal, and performance skills to create an original story and develop theatre skills
-Engage students in artistic process
-Ability to work effectively with a wide range of students and be able to use differentiated instruction
-Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
-Ability to use technology effectively to support instruction including Google Drive, PowerSchooi and Schoology
-Use adequate planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills Provide positive behavior intervention with support
-Incorporates high standard of professional ethics: model the qualities of fairness, equity, integrity and honesty in professional dealings with others

Visiting Assistant Professor, Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Saint Joseph’s University
Visiting Assistant Professor, Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Position Summary:
The Department of Special Education at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor with expertise in Deaf and Hard of Hearing education for the 2020-2021 academic year. Candidates should desire the opportunity to work with department colleagues to build a vibrant and sustainable program of study within the context of a Jesuit Institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts education.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate in Deaf Education will teach four courses each semester (8 courses total taught in fall and spring), including courses in the deaf education certification program as well as special education foundations and pedagogy and student teaching. Duties for this position include service to the department, demonstration of teaching effectiveness, and providing support and guidance to students. The successful candidate should anticipate working closely with school partners to build strong theory-practice connections.

Secondary Responsibilities:
• Ph.D or Ed.D in Special Education with emphasis in Deaf Education
• PA (or state equivalent) Certification in Special Education: Deaf Education
• Experience in developing PK-12 school-university partnerships

Minimum Requirements:
• Experience teaching teacher candidates at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Teacher certification in special education with at least three years PK-12 classroom teaching experience with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Understanding of and experience with best practices in Deaf Education
• Experience with CEC and the CAEP accreditation process.

On-line applications only. Please provide a letter of application/interest and resume. For a complete description of position responsibilities, qualifications, and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.sju.edu/postings/17765.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, and Jesuit institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and make positive contributions to that mission. Saint Joseph’s is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.

EOE M/F/D/V

Director of Human Resources

Position description can be found at: https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=202605

Director of Human Resources

Summary:
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is looking for an experienced HR Director. This is a leadership role in developing a culture that enables Mill Neck employees to perform in accordance to Mill Neck’s Mission and objectives. The HR Director will report directly to the CEO, manages on issues regarding implementation of policies and procedures, safety in the workplace, recruiting and hiring high-performing employees, compensation, benefits, labor relations, training, legislative and other human resources issues. Utilizes technology to enhance and measure the results of human resources programs. Evaluates effectiveness through compiling and analyzing data to improve organization’s efficiency and revenues.

Responsibilities/Tasks Include:
• Develops policy, directs, and coordinates human resource activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee serves by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Plan and conduct recruitment activities, advertisements and postings. Hold group and individual interviews in conjunction with department heads.
• Establish an orientation procedure for onboarding new hires and training them to meet the needs of the company.
• Communicate with employees about compensation, benefits, and other facets of their employment.
• Oversee the benefits program. Review current benefit offerings, and evaluate options for the addition/deletion of benefit programs. Remain current and knowledgeable on trends and innovations in benefit programs. Assure employees receive clear, accurate information on benefits offered, and have their questions responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintain current Personnel file for all employees, containing accurate and relevant data from date of hire to termination and beyond, in a manner consistent with employee agreements.
• Advance knowledge of technology in Human Resources and recommends ways to take advantage of new technology.
• Assist and make recommendations to the Executive Management Team in regards to negotiations with the Collective Bargaining Agreement Team.

Required Skills/Knowledge
• Must be fluent or proficient in American Sign Language.
• Masters degree in Human Resources with a minimum 3 years of experience preferred. Will accept Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related technical field with more than 5 years’ relevant experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a HR leadership position. SHRM certification a plus
• High Emotional Intelligence, excellent communication, leadership and planning skills.

Work Environment:
• Busy, fluid, multiple sub-organizations/departments office and education campus environment. Flexibility to work longer hours as needed to meet the needs of the company. Must be willing to support the MNFO mission by representing employer during community events and conferences promoting Mill Neck Family of Organizations.

Director of Deaf Education Programming

The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf (MECDHH/GBSD) is seeking a highly motivated, experienced educator who possesses strong communication skills, proven leadership skills and organizational qualities to fill a full time, 260-day position of Director of Deaf Education Programming.
Primary Responsibilities
• Administer the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Pre-K-12 site based mainstream and Deaf education programs within the four Portland Public Schools, Brewer Community School and on Mackworth Island
• Administer statewide itinerant, consultative, and social emotional programming
• Lead, guide, and direct three department coordinators to assist in the oversight and implementation of statewide programming
• Responsible for a system of supervision and evaluation for all Pre-k-12 staff
• Collaborate with statewide educators and community based program administrators
• Administer allocated funds in order to ensure proper use and control of department
Minimum Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in Deaf Education, or a related field, with coursework in school administration
• 10 years of experience in Deaf education to include classroom experience
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
• Eligibility for State of Maine certification 292 Teacher of the Deaf
• Eligibility for State of Maine certification 030 Administrator of Special Education or willingness to obtain
• Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable
Other Duties
Please note: this posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Director of Early Intervention and Family Engagement

The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf (MECDHH/GBSD) is seeking a highly motivated, experienced educator who possesses strong communication skills, proven leadership skills, and organizational qualities to fill a full time, 260-day position of Director of Early Intervention and Family Engagement.
Primary Responsibilities
• Administer Early Intervention Services for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing throughout the state of Maine
• Administer the federal Newborn Hearing Screening and Family Engagement HRSA Grant and programming
• Collaborate with the Maine Newborn Hearing Program to facilitate newborn hearing screening, diagnosis and entry into early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Lead, guide and direct statewide early intervention staff and contractors
• Responsible for a system of supervision and evaluation for all early intervention staff
• Collaborate with statewide early interventionists, physicians, audiologists, and community based program administrators
• Administer allocated funds in order to ensure proper use and control of department
Minimum Qualifications
• A Master’s degree in Deaf Education, or a related field, with coursework in administration
• 10 years of experience in Deaf education to include early intervention experience
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience
• State of Maine certification 292 Teacher of the Deaf
• State of Maine certification 030 Administrator of Special Education or willingness to obtain
• Experience writing and managing grants
• Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable

Other Duties
Please note: this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Outreach Coordinator

Iowa School for the Deaf: OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Send resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any copies of any credentials, etc to Human Resources; ISD/IESBVI; 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.; Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7898. Or email: [email protected]. View general school information and job description on web page: www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org

Primary Function: Under supervision from the Assistant Administrator, collaborates with stakeholders including AEAs, LEAs, parents and families to identify and implement programming and services that increase educational opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide statewide outreach to parents, school districts, administrators, and others regarding ISD’s mission and vision.

2. Provide opportunities and resources both online and face to face to children, parents, and families such as camps, social activities, sign classes for parents and families. Build and maintain connections with students, their parents and families.

3. Coordinate and facilitate opportunities for students who need evaluations and assessments ensuring communication between the school districts, AEAs and ISD. Arrange follow up for students who have been evaluated and assessed by ISD.

4. Collaborate with AEAs and school districts to provide increased opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

5. Represent ISD by serving on a variety of boards such as EHDI, LEAD-K, and PTSSA. Involvement with deaf mentoring program.

6. Ability to share knowledge and understanding of Deaf Culture, Deaf Inclusion and Deaf Identity to support students social-emotional and behavior development.

7. Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Director of Extended Learning.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in deaf education, deaf studies, human behavior or related field. Previous experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and learning differences; bilingual education; team teaching and team building preferred. Basic knowledge of and a willingness to learn editorial layout/design, photography and composition. Required to be fluent in sign language and attain a minimum of an advanced level of proficiency or above on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview. Demonstrates strong, positive interpersonal and communication skills. Skilled in multiple social media platforms.

Applicant must have satisfactory criminal history and abuse registry background checks before hire.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range: $57,000 – $87,000/yr. 12 month position. Full Benefits are available.

Position Details: Position will require travel throughout the State of Iowa, occasionally
overnight.