TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of position: 12 months

Hours 8:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Benefits Coordinator performs complex benefits administrative and human resources work administering the state employee benefit programs including: group insurance, optional insurance, retirement, TexFlex, COBRA, and workers’ compensation; and administers family and medical leave, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
High School diploma or equivalent
Sixty semester hours (two years) from an accredited college or university; HR experience in benefits administration or support may substitute for education on a year for year basis
Experience working in a Human Resources to include working with the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans With Disaibilities Act.
Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Peoplesoft, USPS, and performing data entry
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
Proficient signed communications skills
Two or more years of experience as a Benefits Coordinator for a Texas State Agency
Prior HR Specialist, staff development, time and leave accounting, and/or payroll experience
Experience administering Return to Work and Worker’s Compensation Programs
Experience providing or assisting in the administration of Summer Enrollment Campaign
Experience administering State of Texas ERS insurance programs
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Insurance
Performs new employee orientation activities related to insurance as necessary to ensure that all new employees are informed of the benefits for which they are eligible and assists them with the completion of enrollment forms
Enters insurance information and changes into PeopleSoft and USPS
Initiates and coordinates annual summer enrollment campaign and monitors the process
Audits USPS, PeopleSoft, and other insurance records for status changes
Notifies employees of required insurance payments for situations involving leave without pay, Family Medical Leave, and other types of leave and accepts payments in the HR office
Records insurance payments and sends appropriate documentation to payroll and ERS
Notifies Payroll Officer of insurance adjustments and summer insurance premium collection
Acts as liaison between employees and insurance companies as allowed
Sends emails of exceptions to Employees Retirement System
Completes discrepancy reports on a timely basis
Orders and maintains insurance enrollment materials
Performs activities related to employee separations from employment including employee counseling, exit interviews, documentation, preparation of appropriate forms, and referrals to ERS
Family Medical Leave Act
Coordinates activities associated with FMLA with HR, Payroll, TSD department supervisors and department timekeepers
Prepares notification/information letters and provides FMLA forms
Tracks the status of FMLA for each participant
Maintains appropriate documentation including confidential medical information
Provides information and assistance related to FMLA to employees
Trains supervisors regarding FMLA policies and procedures
Worker’s Compensation
Receives and reviews Worker’s Compensation forms for completeness of information, returns if necessary for further information or additional evidence, enters information online, and forwards documents to the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) according to state timelines
Submits updated information and wage information to SORM electronically
Attends Benefits Review Conferences
Interprets and explains Worker’s Compensation rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Maintains contacts with injured employees who are absent from work and keeps individual departments and HR informed on employee work status
Compiles statistical data on claims for Worker’s Compensation Reviews
Communicates to all appropriate parties the status of related workers compensation claims, FMLA claims, and Americans with Disabilities Act claims
Trains supervisors on Worker’s Compensation benefits and procedures
Return to Work
Counsels employees on policies related to Return to Work Program and provides the employee with appropriate forms
Reviews employee medical limitations and restrictions
Collaborates with supervisors to identify available alternate duty assignments
Communicates with payroll and supervisors (as appropriate) regarding assignments and the initiation of personnel action changes
Verifies employee leave balances
Reports employee status to supervisor
Initiates bona fide offers of employment in alternate duty positions
Communicates with employees during employee absences
Monitors length of employee assignment and their return to work status
Performs activities related to employee’s return to work or termination if employee is unable to return to work
Assists HR Director in assuring consideration and compliance with ADA issues and requests
Schedules and coordinates Business Necessity meetings
Disability

Counsels employees on issues related to disability insurance
Provides employees disability insurance claim information and forms and audits forms for completeness
Coordinates activities between disability company and school
Coordinates employee activities related to receiving disability payments
Time and Leave Accounting
Serves as backup to Time and Leave Specialist
Assists in data entry of leave and extra hours worked in USPS
Assists in completing retirement leave verifications forms
Assists in training supervisors and timekeepers in leave and FMLA
Assists in the administration of TSD’s sick leave pool

End of School Check Out

Coordinates employee activities related to end-of-school checkout
Sends assurance letters to staff who are employed less than 12 months and assists in the appropriate income deductions of insurance premiums or optional benefits

Special Reports

Records and archives all medical records according to State Library guidelines
Prepares special reports as needed including reports related to insurance, CMS data match, and medical support orders

Additional Performance Responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality
Effectively communicates through written and oral or ASL skills
Maintains organization including the effective use of work time and materials
Maintains thorough understanding of federal, state, and local Human Resources laws and policies
Performs New Employee Orientation to incoming TSD staff
Responds to requests for information in a timely matter regarding state benefits from staff or job applicants
Submits articles related to employee benefits for inclusion in HR Newsletter and HR Website as requested
Helps ensure the cleanliness and organization of the HR office including the Benefits office, conference room, copy room, supply room, file room, and other common areas
Assists in the department Fire/Safety plan as requested
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISOR
Human Resources Director

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code:

Human Resources Specialist III – IV

For equivalent MOS code go to page 1 of http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResources.pdf

Essential Functions:
 Support and communicate with teachers in recommending appropriate ASL/English objectives, instructional techniques and materials.
 Provide direct ASL instruction and support in development of age‐appropriate ASL skills and knowledge (i.e. in classroom group instruction and 1:1 tutoring support); including designing and implementing lessons/activities that support student needs using best practice strategies.
 Create, maintain and coordinate administration on of ASL assessments for entering students, 3-year evaluations, annual evaluations and classroom progress monitoring.
 Promote ASL proficiency and appreciation of Deaf Culture awareness school‐wide through coordination of the ASL/Deaf Culture Events Committee, Statewide ASL Poetry Competition and other similar activities and events in conjunction with department supervisors.
 Work with the school librarian to expand and maintain digital and non-digital ASL and Deaf Studies resources for students and staff.
 Work collaboratively with Literacy Specialist.
 Work collaboratively with Family Liaison Coordinator.
 Keep abreast of current research and best practices in ASL teaching and learning.
 Provide ASL Linguistics training for staff.
 Coordinate and assist with family signacy and literacy events.
 Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
 Knowledge of the unique educational needs of deaf students.
 Knowledge of ASL Linguistics and Grammar.
 In‐depth knowledge and appreciation of Deaf culture and community.
 Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, school staff, parents, administrators and deaf students using ASL and English.
Qualifications:
 New York State Teaching Certification. (Certification information: “www.nysed.gov”)
 Master’s degree in American Sign Language Education, Deaf Education or related field.
 Fluency in American Sign Language and in written English.
 Experience providing instruction to students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
 Knowledge of child language development.
 Teamwork and leadership skills.
Characteristics
 Demonstrated commitment to the school vision and mission.
 Commitment to be flexible and open to updated and on-going research in the field of Deaf Education and data- based decision-making.
 Recognition of self as a learner, able to identify areas for growth and commitment to working in these areas.
Position Type: P/T 10-months, Benefit Eligible
Available:
2020 2021 school year
 Open until filled To Apply, Contact:
 [email protected] or 718-350-3027/3028
 (Please indicate “ASL SPECIALIST” in subject line)
EOE

Qualifications:
• New York State Certification-Deaf Education or Special Education
• Experience working with deaf students
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency
• Compassionate and Passionate; Results-driven and Goal oriented
• Excellent classroom management skills. Provide positive behavior intervention with support
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, parents, and students
• Ability to incorporate reading and writing strategies in classroom instruction
• Knowledge of content areas in Common Core Standards and New York State standards for middle school level.
• Ability to incorporate hands-on and co-operative learning activities
• Masters degree

Responsibilities:
• Prepare lesson plans, IEP’s and establish evaluation techniques for assessment of progress
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress
• Able to work effectively with a wide range of students and be able to use differentiated instruction
• Ability to use technology effectively to support instruction including Google Drive, PowerSchool and Schoology
• Planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Provide positive behavior intervention with support
• Incorporates high standards of professional ethics: models the qualities of fairness, equity, integrity and honesty in professional dealings with others
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the community
• Comply with school policies and procedures and supports the mission of the school
• Comply with state mandated NYS Standards and modify the standards to meet the needs of all students

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the High School Supervisor, provides mathematic instruction and assessment for students enrolled at Lexington School for the Deaf.

Qualifications:
• New York State Certification-Deaf Education
• Certification in Mathematics (desired)
• Knowledge of general math, integrated geometry and integrated Algebra.
• Knowledge of mathematics Common Core Standards and New York State standards for high school level.
• Experience working with deaf adolescents preferred
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency
• Compassionate and Passionate; Results-driven and Goal oriented
• Excellent classroom management skills and provide positive behavior intervention with support
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, parents, and students
• Ability to incorporate reading and writing strategies in classroom instruction
• Ability to incorporate hands-on and co-operative learning activities
• Ability to use technology: Google Drive, PowerSchool and Schoology
• Responsible for the students’ IEPs and follow through every quarter
• Bachelor’s degree (Masters Preferred)
• New York State Teaching Certification
Responsibilities:
• Teach the high school math curriculum
• Write/ develop IEPs, reports and implement curriculum

Security Clearance:
• Required clearances include medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed and SCR and SEL clearance.

Bishop & Co. is seeking qualified candidates for a School Principal – Administrator opportunity for a Bi-lingual ASL – English public school, based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Bi-lingual in English and American Sign Language required

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL – ADMINISTRATOR for ASL- English Bilingual School

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Education | Special Education | Leadership | Education Administration | School Operations | Management | American Sign Language | Education Operations | Bi-lingual – Bi-Cultural | Communication | Hawaiian Culture | Public School Education | Public School Administration |

Do you specialize in education administration?  Passionate about empowering students to succeed and overcome barriers? Proficiency in promoting self-directed learning, while developing excellence in academics, communication, and independence? Are you fluent in American Sign Language and English?

If you are all of this and more… than this is the opportunity for you!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The School Principal provides the overall leadership and management of the total educational program; develops and promotes a student-focused school culture and creates an effective learning environment for students, while overseeing the total school operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Promotes a positive school culture focused on what is most beneficial to students.
Creates an effective learning environment for students.
Addresses the developmental needs of students.
Addresses the differences in student cognition and achievement.
Mobilizes the participation or employment of appropriate individuals to establish a positive learning environment for students.
Improves the quality of the learning environment by strengthening the knowledge and skills of the school staff.
Develops a shared strategic vision for the improvement of teaching and learning.
Oversees the total school operation, including administrative, fiscal, and personnel functions, and responsibility for facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS

Possesses current, valid K-12 school-level administrator license, or able to obtain one immediately upon hire.
Holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership from an accredited university
Has a minimum of five (5) years K-12 school-level experience, to include four (4) years satisfactory performance as a licensed, K-12 school-level principal or higher, in a public school system (private school and/or charter school experience not accepted at this time).
Bi-lingual in English and American Sign Language required
Special Education experience highly preferred
Public School Administration experience
BENEFITS

Access to Professional Development & Educational Research Institute (PDERI) professional development and training
Subsidized housing, on-campus
Robust retirement benefit program
Robust health benefits
Flexible spending account
Observance of extensive holidays
** OUT OF STATE CANDIDATES: **

Please outline your professional and/or personal ties to Hawaii in your application/resume/cover letter and/or communication. Required

Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for client companies and opportunities for job seekers throughout Hawaii, with emphasis on executive search, direct hire, temp to hire, and temporary/contract staffing. We charge no fees to our placed candidates and our temporary/contract employees. Our client services are 100% guaranteed.

Please forward resumes to:
Bishop & Company
(or Email: [email protected])

Phone: 808-839-2200
Fax: 808-839-4844
Website: http://www.bishopco.net/

***No relocation, In-state applicants only. Must be available to interview immediately.

***Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

The Graduate and Professional Studies division of McDaniel College invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in and Program Coordinator for the Masters of Science in the Education of the Deaf, to begin October 2020.

The mission of Graduate and Professional Studies is to prepare culturally competent professionals committed to leadership in their field. Students are placed in the center of a community rich in the liberal arts tradition. An emphasis on the foundation of knowledge and critical decision-making based on current research, theory, and practice are central to our programs.

Duties: In consultation with the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, serve as coordinator of the MS in Education of the Deaf, overseeing all aspects of the program, including creating and updating curriculum, scheduling and staffing courses, supporting program instructors and students, and assisting recruitment efforts by Admissions and the Office of Communications and Marketing Teach a 3-3 load, primarily Deaf Education Courses, with the possibility of some ASL teaching, depending upon enrollment.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Deaf Education or a related field required, Ph.D. or Ed.D preferred. Two or more years of teaching experience required, preferably at the college level. Ideal candidates will provide evidence of experience in a P-12 public school system. Administrative experience is a plus.

Application Instructions: Applicants should upload a letter of application; a statement of teaching philosophy, including philosophy of teaching a diverse student body; and a CV. In addition, arrange for three recommendations to be uploaded by the recommenders. Review of applications will begin immediately, with interviews to be conducted beginning August 10, continuing until the position is filled.

To apply, visit: http://mcdaniel.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=123552

One of forty colleges and universities nationwide known for its success at changing the lives of its students, McDaniel College is a selective liberal arts college located in central Maryland, an hour’s drive from Baltimore and Washington, DC. Its primary commitment is to outstanding teaching and to fostering critical and creative thinking and humane and responsible action.

McDaniel College, in compliance with Federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other legally protected status.

Provides speech, voice and hearing therapy for students with communicative disorders; designs and implements appropriate remedial therapy programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Administers and assess diagnostic evaluations for speech, voice and language disorders to students at the Kentucky School for the Deaf with communicative disorders.

Interprets test results and makes recommendations. Makes referrals to appropriate sources. Prepares reports of test results and recommendations and interprets and documents results. Serves as a member of various school teams including the Admissions and Release Committees (ARCs).

Collect, maintain and report diagnostic and progress monitoring data. Prepare reports and forms required by district policy and Special Education statues and regulations. Maintain compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and follow established Special Education program policies and procedures.

Assist in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP). Monitor IEP goals and objectives for speech and language therapy. Collaborate with classroom teachers and other related services providers in developing speech and language skills with students.

Maintain professional awareness of current literature related to providing speech and language therapy to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position does not perform duties during the month of July. However, the annual salary is calculated to be distributed throughout 12 months/24 paychecks.
Must possess the Certification of Clinical Competency from the American Speech and Hearing Association. http://www.ASHA.org. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Teach sensory impaired students in a state-mandated academic program.
Knowledge of the educational needs of deaf/hard of hearing and/or blind/visually impaired students.
Conduct and direct student learning experiences using written lesson plans that cover the requirements of the State with regard to the Florida State Standards and course descriptions
Use required instructional materials with fidelity to introduce and develop concepts
Develop and maintain a classroom management program
Identify/develop, implement, use, monitor and evaluate long and short term objectives based on students’ IEPs
Analyze and utilize student data to drive instruction
Monitor student progress based on the goals of the IEP, and FSDB and State mandated objectives
Record and report data on individual students, i.e, keep grade books, report cards, progress monitoring reports, incident reports, interim reports, attendance records, etc
Document and correct disruptive student behavior in accordance with school policies and procedures
Maintain a professional relationship with students, parents and other staff members.
Attend trainings/meetings and implement skills acquired during professional development activities as required by federal, state and FSDB mandates.
Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPI and CPR.

The West Virginia Department of Education is currently accepting applications for the position of Superintendent, West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind:

Applicant must (a) hold a West Virginia professional administrative certificate endorsed for superintendent or be eligible for a first-class permit endorsed for superintendent and (b) possess at least three (3) years administrative experience that includes supervision and evaluation of staff. Concurrent with administrative licensure, Master’s degree required, Doctorate or other terminal degree preferred. Successful leadership at the state or county level will be strongly considered.

Must have substantial experience in special education
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Specific ability and knowledge relevant to working with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low-vision or deaf-blind with strong consideration to applicants with at least 10 years of experience in a field related to the populations served by the WVSDB is preferred.

Fluency in American Sign Language or willingness to attain. The WVSDB Communication Policy requires that the Superintendent attain fluency at the Intermediate Plus level on the SLPI assessment within two years of hire. Extensive experience using technology devices and applications such as telecommunications (webinar), computers, software (fiscal software, database, online and learning management software, personal productivity software, word processing software, etc.), mobile devices, etc.

This position is a member of the DPI Special Education Team and reports to the State Director of Special Education. The Center Director will administer, supervise, and provide leadership for the operation of WESP-DHH including direct responsibility for the school program (WI School for the Deaf) as well as the outreach program. The Center Director’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the overall management of the Center that serves as a statewide educational resource to benefit all Wisconsin children who are deaf or hard of hearing. In addressing this statewide leadership responsibility, the director works collaboratively with the DPI Special Education Team to coordinate efforts and provide support in areas of shared responsibility.