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BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position reports to the Director of Special Education, and is responsible for the psychological, educational, developmental, social, and emotional assessment of children, birth to age 21 who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, and who may have other disabilities. This position will function as lead School Psychologist also responsible for providing School Psychology outreach services, coordination of RtI (Response to Intervention) and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) efforts campus wide, providing written analysis of behavioral and critical incidents, and leading school wide professional trainings.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs work associated with the completion of psychological, educational, developmental, social, and emotional assessment of children who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, and who may have other disabilities: development and monitoring of behavior management plans; crisis intervention as needed; participation in educational plan development (IEP & IFSP); counseling caseload of clients; case management; coordination of mental health services.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, behavior management, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, organization / planning, parent relations and teamwork.
Works as part of the education / diagnostics team responsible for identifying, monitoring, evaluating, developing, and implementing individual objectives for assigned students.
Provides support in reviewing IEPs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Provides a summary of all critical incidents that occur during the school year with any suggestions for system changes as a result of the analysis.
Provides on-going professional development in areas of child abuse reporting, and threat assessment as necessary.
Provides direct individual counseling and teaches group social emotional lessons as needed.
Utilizes appropriate communication skills with each student.
Provides outreach services as assigned, which may include consultation, assessment, counseling, and the coordination of services with local district and agency personnel.
Positively serves as a team member in the Student Services Department, and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required, counseling team meetings, and the school wide strategic planning process.
Works as part of PBIS/MTSS teams responsible for assisting in data collection, team meetings, and diagnostic interpretation for academic and behavioral intervention planning.
Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
Participates in activities related to staff development and training/workshops as appropriate, including presentation of information regarding the social/emotional development of children who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Gallaudet University is the world’s only university designed to be barrier-free for deaf and hard of hearing students. For more than 150 years, Gallaudet University, now classified as a Research 2 (R2) University, has led advances in the education of deaf and hard of hearing students and deaf rights worldwide. Today, students from across the United States and more than 25 countries—diverse in perspectives, backgrounds, interests, and communication styles—form an exciting learning community as they prepare for dynamic careers and a lifetime of growth. Offering more than fifty bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, nearly 50 percent of the faculty are deaf/hard of hearing and Gallaudet has more than 21,000 alumni who are deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing throughout the world. Located in Washington, D.C., Gallaudet enrolls nearly 1,100 undergraduates and over 400 graduate students. Reporting to the associate provost for student success and academic quality, the director will be responsible for the overall management and administration of all student financial aid as well as the operation of the Financial Aid Office. The director is responsible for the awarding and disbursement of the annual financial aid expenditures of approximately $35 million, which includes an institutional aid budget of $8 million. Supervising a staff of four who provide service for the undergraduate and graduate financial aid applicants, the director will hire, train, and provide professional development opportunities and mentoring to all financial aid staff members. The director will be expected to work closely with institutional colleagues to meet enrollment and retention goals and be an effective collaborator, working with partners across campus to develop and implement policies regarding the awarding of institutional aid in a manner that supports and promotes Gallaudet’s enrollment and student success goals. In collaboration with the associate provost and provost, the director is responsible for the development, oversight, and implementation of the financial aid leveraging strategies, financial aid policies, and awarding practices to ensure the efficient and strategic distribution of funds. Additionally, the director will demonstrate by example a clear commitment to providing excellent service to students, families, VR counselors, and other constituencies, reinforcing Gallaudet’s commitment to student-centered education and development. Specifically, the director will be expected to: • Ensure that all federally mandated requirements are performed as stipulated; • Analyze and interpret federal and state legislation relative to financial aid functions and oversee the implementation of new regulatory requirements; • Provide individual student counseling services to students and families; • Ensure fiscal accountability in fund management, disbursement, and recovery by coordinating technology and the PeopleSoft enterprise system for effective administration of student aid funds; ensure that the system is used effectively and that technologically up-to-date processes and product enhancements are developed; • Provide direct assistance to University stakeholders regarding financial aid regulations while ensuring that institutional policies are consistent with University goals and objectives; • Utilize net tuition revenue models to package financial aid; monitor and verify awards against budget recommendations for any needed corrective action; • Provide strategic and analytical coordination for the University on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) award funding sources and trends in VR funding support for students; • Oversee the verification of specific federal and/or state criteria, authorization of payment process, reconciliation with the accounting office and R2T4 in compliance with federal and state regulations and University policies, while utilizing industry best practices; and • Complete or direct completion of all external financial aid reports and surveys and serve as liaison with college auditors. A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and a minimum of five years of professional experience in a financial aid office are required. In addition, expert knowledge of general financial aid systems, procedures, and federal and state financial aid regulations, as well as knowledge of basic management skills and counseling techniques, will be expected of the director. Sophisticated understanding and demonstrated experience with financial aid leveraging modeling, strong data/analytical skills, and expert utilization of data and current industry technology in support of the division’s goals and responsibilities will be expected of the director. Excellent interpersonal and management skills and exceptional written, face-to-face, and presentation skills will also be required.

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides services in support of Iowa School for the Deaf’s mission which is to prepare deaf and hard of hearing students from pre-school to age 21 for life as literate citizens who contribute in society. The Speech and Language Pathologist provides direct service to students and collaborates with ISD teachers and support staff to assist students in meeting their goals.

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THIS IS A FULL-TIME LONG TERM POSITION – New York State Certification Needed
• Master’s degree in American Sign Language Education, Deaf Education or related field.
• Experience providing instruction to students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency
• Fluency in American Sign Language and in written English.
• Knowledge of ASL Linguistics and Grammar.
• 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 hands-on and co-operative learning activities
• Ability to use technology: Google Drive, Powerschool and Schoology
• Knowledge of child language development.
• Recognition of self as a learner, able to identify areas for growth and commitment to working in these areas.
• Teamwork and leadership skills.
• Teach students all departments: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, & High School.
• Write/ develop IEPs, reports and implement curriculum as needed.