Major Duties:
-Develop I.E.P.’s for assigned students. Confer with related services staff, educational staff, parents, and school districts to write individual educational plans. Evaluate students’ progress with respect to their I.E.P.’s. Complete progress reports on I.E.P.s
Attend I.E.P. reviews for each student with CSE representatives as required by law.
-Provide instruction in appropriate grade-level subjects per approved curricula.
-Foster interest and develop skills in effective communication and provide multiple experiences for usage in school. Encourage effective communication at home and in the community.
-Continually review student progress on NY State Standards and NY State mandated assessments. Interpret and use results to develop instruction.
-Administer NWEA assessments and interpret NWEA MAPS. Use assessment results to develop instruction.
-Communicate with parents through regular dialog between home and school, including Open House, “class home page” online, e-mails, news and letters, and phone calls.
-Use audiovisual aids, videos, field trips, and demonstrations to stimulate and encourage student interest and achievement in required subjects and enrichment courses.
-Present subject matter by using evidence-based strategies for Deaf students including differentiated instruction to maximize understanding and to relate content to meaningful situations.
-Provide a leadership role within the classroom to establish mutual respect and motivation for learning in cooperative and inclusive groups.
-Participate actively in a team approach in cooperative teaching and planning with other teachers, counselors, psychologists, and behavioral consultants.
-Attend conventions, conferences, and seminars to keep abreast of the latest developments in teaching.
-All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-New York State certification: Teacher of the Deaf and/or Student’s with Disabilities (All Grades)
-Master’s Degree in Deaf Education
-Experience in teaching deaf students preferred
-An SCPI level of Advanced preferred in American Sign Language
-Knowledge and experience with classroom management and methods of instructing Deaf students

This is a twelve-month (year-round) full-time position at the Minnesota State Academies in Faribault, Minnesota. The Director of Curriculum and Educational Programs at MSA manages the Academies’ administration, operations, strategic planning, human resources, communication, budgetary needs and requirements, and coordination of services/instruction related to curriculum and educational programs at MSA with focus with deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, blind, and visually impaired students, including those with additional learning and physical needs.

The Director also ensures compliance with the students’ Individual Education Programs by providing staff with curriculum, resources, and training necessary to provide required instruction and services.

Responsibilities include:
1) Maintaining and extending contacts and partnerships with schools for the deaf and/or blind nationwide; state agencies, other educational institutions; school districts and cities statewide; and other residential educational facilities to maximize the Academies’ access to best practices in D/HH and B/VI instruction

2) Collaborates with administrative team and educational staff to formulate and implement
strategic plans to extend and improve education for all students at MSA.

3) Development, implementation, and support for curricular and instructional changes to ensure high expectations and supports for high quality educational experiences for our students;

4) Support the Board of MSA in carrying out the policies and annual school goals, including regular reports and information sharing;

5) Collaborates with other directors/supervisors to establish appropriate instructional programming that provides high quality instruction to students who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, blind, or visually impaired in order to help them progress academically and socially through the implementation of MSA’s educational program and components of each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

6) Maintaining, developing, and expanding curricular content, resources, and training available to MSA teachers, support staff, paraprofessionals, and students/families.

7) Developing and supervising professional development opportunities for MSA staff.

8) Oversees and supports the accreditation processes for both schools.

9) Guides enrollment process to ensure support for prospective students, families, and school districts.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (must show all minimum qualifications on the resume and they must be verifiable)
• Master’s degree in Deaf or Blind Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of educational experience working with deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, blind, and/or visually-impaired students in a school environment, including at least 2 years of experience supervising an educational program at a residential school serving deaf and/or blind children.
• Current valid teacher licensure, in any state, D/HH or B/VI education is required. (Out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain Minnesota licensure within the first 3 months of employment)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in implementation of curriculum programs, outreach services, assessment and evaluations, and/or educational program development for children of all ages (Birth-22), including the ability to share information about educational approaches, programming, curriculum, and IEP procedures with MSA stakeholder groups.
• The ability to work effectively with a number of systems, including local, regional, and state-wide education programs, state agencies (including the Minnesota Department of Education), various advocacy and consumer/community groups for parents and families, and other organizations serving D/HH/B/VI/DB populations is essential to this position.
• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in American Sign Language and English, including the ability to express information and concepts clearly with large groups (i.e., parents, staff members, students).

Preferred Qualifications
• Current Principal or Special Education Director Licensure in the state of Minnesota. (Candidates must be able to obtain licensure within the first 3 months of employment.)
• Two years of successful experience working as a principal or executive director in a school setting.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in working with children who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deafblind, blind, or visually impaired.
• In-depth knowledge and skills in curriculum development, assessment and instruction, and educational programming specific to deaf and/or blind students.
• Thorough knowledge of MSAD and MSAB academic and residential programs, including extracurricular activities and training/professional development opportunities.
• Advanced ASL Skills.

The Future is Yours!
We’re Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind and we’ve been around for a while, 110 years serving the Deaf and the Blind communities. A lot has changed, besides innovation, at the heart of ASDB’s continued success is the dedication, connection, and strength of our teams. Our teams are our advantage and the reason for the success of our students.

What makes ASDB the place to be:
• Connected and Supportive Teams
• Professional Development and Mentoring
• Growth and Opportunities
• Honest and ethical interactions
• Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency
• Valued and Respected
• Empowered
• Low Student to Teacher Ratio
• Instructional Assistance
• Competitive Salaries
• Outstanding Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunities throughout Arizona
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

What are some of the positions we offer:
• Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

What makes you an ideal team member:
• Dedication
• Passion for Student Success
• Thrive in both team and independent roles
• Solution-focused
• Honest communications
• Value and respect a diverse community

What you’ll need to succeed:
• Education – Related degree in fields related to the education of children who are
Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Serving Birth to Grade 12
• Experience – preferred, but dedication, passion, and mentoring will help you shine
too!
• Special Skills – ASL appreciated
• Compliance – Arizona Department of Education Certification or ability to become
certified within 3 years. Ability to obtain AzDPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Compensation Range
Placement is based on degree and up to 25 years of certified classroom teaching experience.
The range is $42,545 to $105,711
Schedule: 10-month, 186 days
New Teacher Signing Bonus of $1,500.00
Additionally the position is eligible for Proposition 301 monies

Leave Your Mark
If you feel becoming part of our leading-edge aligns with your mission and values, introduce yourself, we look forward to getting to know you better.

To apply: – www.applitrack.com/asdb/onlineapp

Position: Speech Provider – SLP

Reports to: Supervising Teacher of Speech

Job Term: Full-time, 10 Month (September – June), start date September 3, 2024

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn seeks a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). The SLP is responsible to support the education of students diagnosed with speech disability in their least restrictive environment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide service delivery: push-in model, pull-out model, community model.

Maintain reports/notes as required.

Assist with supervision of students.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), required

New York State Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped or New York State Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, required.

Sign Language Proficiency, preferred

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities and competing demands

Demonstrated ability to work in a calm and respectful manner

Maintain a positive, encouraging attitude to motivate others.

Candidate must enjoy working with special needs children

COMPENSATION

St. Francis offers a competitive salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. The gross salary range for this position is $55,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year depending on certification and experience.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Founded in 1960, St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf (SFDS) is a privately owned, state supported school for Deaf students from birth through 8th grade located in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn. SFDS offers a Parent Infant Program (Ages 0-3), an Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-5) and a School Age Program (Grades K-8). Students attending SFDS are Deaf, Deafblind, Functionally Deaf and Deaf with Additional/Multiple Disabilities including Deaf with Autism and Deaf with Intellectual Disabilities. The school’s mission is to educate the whole child utilizing best practices through a multimodal – multilingual communication approach in an inclusive, barrier-free environment so that each student develops academically, linguistically, physically, socially and emotionally. We focus on students’ strengths and support them achieving their goals as independent readers, writers and communicators.

For more information about St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf, visit us online at www.sfdesales.org.

APPLYING FOR THE POSITION

In addition to applying on OLAS

To apply, please submit a letter of application, resume, and salary expectations to:

Human Resources

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn

260 Eastern Parkway

Brooklyn, NY 11225

[email protected]

The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Position: Parent Infant Teacher

Days/Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-3pm & Wednesday 8am – 4pm

Job Term: 11 Month (July plus Sept through June)

Reports to: Supervisor of Instruction & Operations

Start Date: Immediate

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn seeks a Full Time (11- Month) Parent Infant Teacher. This position is responsible to develop and provide a program within the deaf infant center to meet the needs of each child and provide parent/caregiver education.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· To meet with deaf infants and their families on a set schedule – to develop and modify sessions to meet the individual needs of each child, establishing both long and short-term goals for IFSP.

· Educate the parents and families on a variety of topics, including, but not limited to: ASL, auditory-oral, child development & communicating with Deaf infant/toddler.

· In the event of staff absences, this position will fill in as the classroom teacher and/or speech therapist– implementing the daily instructional plans prepared by the teacher/therapist.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· New York State Certified Teacher of the Deaf and/or SLP-TSHH

· Applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Applicant must have excellent organizational skills and pay meticulous attention to details.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

· Minimum of Advanced SLPI Rating.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

· Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities and competing demands

· Demonstrated ability to work in a calm and respectful manner

· Maintain a positive, encouraging attitude to motivate others.

· Candidate must enjoy working with special needs children

COMPENSATION

St. Francis offers a competitive salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. The anticipated annual compensation range for the 11- month program is $63,000 to $113,000.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf (SFDS) is a nonpublic, New York State supported school for Deaf students from birth through 8th grade located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. SFDS offers a Parent Infant Program (Ages 0-3), an Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-5) and a School Age Program (Grades K-8). Students attending SFDS are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Deaf Disabled.

SFDS utilizes best practices from current research in Deaf Education. We are a communicative, language and literacy rich environment.

For more information about St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf, visit us online at www.sfdesales.org.

APPLYING FOR THE POSITION

In addition to applying on OLAS

To apply, please submit a letter of application, resume, and salary expectations to:

Human Resources

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn

260 Eastern Parkway

Brooklyn, NY 11225

[email protected]

The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Position: Occupational Therapist

Days/Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-3pm & Wednesday 8am – 4pm

Job Term: 10 Month (Sept through June)

Reports to: Pupil Personnel Supervisor

Start Date: September 03, 2024

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn seeks a Full Time (10- Month) Occupational Therapist. This position is responsible to develop and provide occupational therapy programs for assigned students using various service delivery models.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan and integrate IEP goals into lessons. Develop and implement intervention strategies.

· Evaluate students using appropriate tests, skilled observation, and supplemental information received from other sources.

· Maintain records in compliance with regulatory and school policy.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· New York State Certified Occupational Therapist.

· Applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Applicant must have excellent organizational skills and pay meticulous attention to details.

· Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

· Minimum of Advanced SLPI Rating.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

· Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities and competing demands

· Demonstrated ability to work in a calm and respectful manner

· Maintain a positive, encouraging attitude to motivate others.

· Candidate must enjoy working with special needs children

COMPENSATION

St. Francis offers a competitive salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. The anticipated annual compensation range for the 10- month program is $54,000 to $108,000.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf (SFDS) is a nonpublic, New York State supported school for Deaf students from birth through 8th grade located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. SFDS offers a Parent Infant Program (Ages 0-3), an Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-5) and a School Age Program (Grades K-8). Students attending SFDS are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Deaf Disabled.

SFDS utilizes best practices from current research in Deaf Education. We are a communicative, language and literacy rich environment.

For more information about St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf, visit us online at www.sfdesales.org.

APPLYING FOR THE POSITION

In addition to applying on OLAS

To apply, please submit a letter of application, resume, and salary expectations to:

Human Resources

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn

260 Eastern Parkway

Brooklyn, NY 11225

[email protected]

The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn seeks a Classroom Teacher to develop and provide an educational program within the classroom to meet the needs of each child academically, socially, and physically.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and modify lessons to meet the individual needs of each child and the class as a whole.

Maintain a positive, encouraging attitude to motivate others.

Maintain on-going communication with parents/guardians and keep them informed of the child’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, etc.

Utilize available resources to best meet the needs of the class.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

New York State Certified Teacher of the Deaf.

Minimum of Advanced rating on SLPI.

Classroom teaching experience working with deaf and/or special needs students, strongly preferred

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities and competing demands

Demonstrated ability to work in a calm and respectful manner

Commitment to fostering a collaborative, professional, and respectful work environment

COMPENSATION

St. Francis offers a competitive salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, certification, and education. The salary scale range for this position is $54,000 to $105,000.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Founded in 1960, St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf (SFDS) is a privately owned, state supported school for Deaf students from birth through 8th grade located in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn. SFDS offers a Parent Infant Program (Ages 0-3), an Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-5) and a School Age Program (Grades K-8). Students attending SFDS are Deaf, Deafblind, Functionally Deaf and Deaf with Additional/Multiple Disabilities including Deaf with Autism and Deaf with Intellectual Disabilities. The school’s mission is to educate the whole child utilizing best practices through a multimodal – multilingual communication approach in an inclusive, barrier-free environment so that each student develops academically, linguistically, physically, socially, and emotionally. We focus on students’ strengths and support them achieving their goals as independent readers, writers, and communicators.

For more information about St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf, visit us online at www.sfdesales.org.

APPLYING FOR THE POSITION

In addition to applying on OLAS, please submit a letter of application, resume, and salary expectations to:

Human Resources

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn

260 Eastern Parkway

Brooklyn, NY 11225

[email protected]

The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR
Human Resources Generalist

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
REV: 6/13/2024
POST: 6/13/2024

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

SCOPE OF DUTIES
Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist role is a diverse one that will support the current HR team in the following areas: recruiting, onboarding, training, benefits open enrollment, employee engagement, etc., along with the logistics involved in these areas. This position manages full life cycle recruiting for assigned openings; supports the Onboarding and Training programming logistics; supports Benefits Administration and Open Enrollment periods; supports Employee Engagement Programming; and all other Human Resources directed responsibilities. Finally, the HR Generalist will have a strong focus on recruiting and the completion of appropriate due diligence for same.

PRIMARY DUTIES
• Full life cycle recruiting for non-exempt single and multi-incumbent positions, managing logistics and completion of due diligence for these roles.
• Conducts background checks, credential checks and employee eligibility verifications. Manages due diligence for these hires including in-state and out-of-state child protective services checks, reference checking, etc.
• In collaboration with the HR team, manages the internal transfer list; collaborates with Student Life and CORE team leadership to facilitate a smooth transfer is completed.
• Posts ASD open positions to specific external websites as instructed.
• Manages the interview process for internal and external applicants for assigned openings; participates in the interview process as required and makes recommendations regarding qualified applicants.
• Assists with facilitation of the onboarding process for employees; assists Onboarding and Training Coordinator with logistics of onboarding and training programs. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• In collaboration with the HR team, assists in planning and implementing employee recognition and engagement programming.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Provides HR customer service support to internal and external customers.
• Responds to inquiries regarding organization’s policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Ensures proper approvals and process new hire, status change, and termination paperwork in timely fashion.
• Helps to monitor the organization’s culture so that it supports the attainment of the company’s goals and promotes employee satisfaction.
• Assists/participates in company-wide committees as requested by HR Manager to include wellness, training, environmental health and safety, activity, and culture and communications.
• Organizes and maintains personnel records to ensure compliance; performs filing in a timely manner.
• Responds to requests for Employment Verifications received by the Department.
• Helps to plan, organize, and participate in company events
• Collaborates with team members and assists in general areas of HR as needed.
• Assists managers with employee relations and performance management including performance evaluations and progressive discipline.
• Interprets and applies union contract language as needed.
• Ensure employment compliance within all areas of responsibility adhering to applicable laws, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and ASD policy and procedure.
• Identify engagement and retention opportunities and bring possible solutions to HR team for evaluation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Team oriented outlook; willingness to be “all-in” with a hard-working, friendly and awesome HR team.
• High degree of integrity and evidence of practicing high level of confidentiality.
• Critical thinking, sound judgment and the ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Working knowledge of HR disciplines – recruiting, benefits administration, new hire compliance, orientation, training, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft environment; Google Docs experience very helpful; ADP experience highly desired.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Human Resources.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or HR Certification preferred.
• Familiarity with a Union environment helpful but not required.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language highly desired; interest in learning ASL required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
• Compensation range is based on experience and available upon request
• Outstanding benefits package including Retirement with school matching, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits.
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Please visit our website to learn more about this terrific opportunity!

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=55a9d987-168e-4cd9-9f4d-bc3c10fb6e90&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=503547

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.