: State of KS - Deaf and Blind
Address: 900 SW Jackson, Suite 102
City: Topeka
State: KS
Zip Code: 66612
Name: Wendy Fritz
Work Title: HR Director
Email: wfritz@ksde.org
Phone number: 785-296-5363
Job Announcement: APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for the superintendent of the Kansas State Schools for the Deaf and Blind, please include:
-A letter outlining personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for interest in the position.
-A current resume.
-Reference letters, certificates and licenses, and academic
transcripts from colleges/universities indicating degree(s).

Submit information to:
Wendy Fritz, Director
Human Resources
Kansas State Department of Education
900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 102
Topeka, KS 66612-1212
(785) 296-5363
wfritz@ksde.org

SELECTION TIMELINE
-Application deadline:
Friday, March 17, 2017
-Interviews and Stakeholder Meetings:
April/May 2017
-Selection of new superintendent of the Kansas State Schools
for the Deaf and Blind: Prior to June 1, 2017

THE POSITION
The Kansas State Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified leader to serve as the superintendent of the Kansas State Schools for the Deaf and Blind. The board would like the successful candidate to assume the responsibilities of the position prior to June 1, 2017.

QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must have the background, skills and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership.

The following desired characteristics have been identified:
-Innovative leader who has a proven record of a minimum of
three years of leadership and management in special
education, especially in the field of education of students who
are deaf and/or blind.
-Possesses a working knowledge of the importance of bilingual
education and deaf culture.
-Understands effective practices for students with challenges in
addition to blindness or deafness, including deaf-blindness.
-Effective communicator, including the ability to communicate
effectively with all stakeholders in English and ASL. Attaining
minimum conversational ASL within three years of appointment.
-Doctorate degree or Educational Specialist with emphasis in
Education Administration is preferred.
-Valid Kansas Superintendent (District Level) License or obtain
within three years of appointment.

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Kansas State School for the Deaf (KSSD) is one of the nation?s top bilingual schools where American Sign Language (ASL) is the language of instruction and English is a second language.

KSSD, which is accredited by the state and by the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf, offers comprehensive programming for students ages 3 through 21 including preschool, dual-placement options, a transition program and a dormitory option.

As a center of expertise in deaf education, KSSD offers statewide outreach services ? assistance to early intervention (0-3) networks, evaluations and consultations, professional development and teacher preparation programs.

SCHOOL FACTS:
-Founded:1861
-Location: Olathe, Kan.
-Average annual student population:130
-Number of students served through outreach:500-plus
-Website:www.ksdeaf.org

KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) is a hub of exemplary practices for students with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities who need more intensive support.

KSSB, which is accredited by the state, offers individualized programming for students ages 3 through 21, including a transition program. Field service specialists partner with school districts to offer assistance customized to individual students or to systemic needs of a district vision program.

Embedded in campus day and residential programs are critical adaptation skills, including braille, low-vision techniques, assistive technology, orientation/mobility, self-determination, career education and more.

SCHOOL FACTS:
-Founded: 1867
-Location: Kansas City, Kan.
-Average annual student population: 75
-Website: www.kssb.net

Field service works with 65 teachers of students who are blind or visually impaired (TVI) and certified orientation and mobility specialists (COM) serving 1,150 students.

Salt Lake Community College
Address: P.O. Box 30808
City: Salt Lake City
State: Ut
Zip Code: 84130
Name:
Work Title: Coordinator
Email: hr@slcc.edu
Website Address: https://jobs.slcc.edu/
Job Announcement: Specialist 1, ASL/ITP Labs

Job Summary: The Department of Humanities, Language, Culture and ASL-I is seeking a full-time language lab coordinator and community liaison for the American Sign Language and ASL-English Interpreting (ITP) Programs. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and public relations skills who can work independently and successfully prioritize his/her own workload. The successful candidate must work well under pressure and demonstrate both problem-solving and creative skills. Reliability, dependability, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to maintain confidential information are essential.

This position includes three major areas of focus. The first and largest is managing the tutoring program for ASL students. The second involves performing a large amount of groundwork for the ASL-English interpreting internship program. The third is promoting and fostering the use of the Center for Languages by reaching out to all SLCC language students, by, for example, organizing, advertising and hosting a variety of activities, such as open houses, immersion events, etc.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: ASL LAB / ITP PROGRAM:
? Coordinate ASL lab tutors and interpreting mentors,
? prepare and supervise the implementation of all ASL lab curriculum, and inform full-time faculty when changes are needed,
? conduct 1010 and 1020 labs intermittently, when needed,
? schedule and administer ASL challenge exams and grade the written portions,
? maintain the ASL/ITP library,
? prepare quality public relation pamphlets and student recruitment materials,
? market ASL and ITP programs,
? coordinate the ITP lab for use by students, and
? maintain the schedule of the recording equipment for full-time faculty.
PUBLIC OUTREACH / WORKING WITH STUDENTS & FACULTY:
? Assist ITP applicants and screen ITP applications,
? screen telephone and videophone calls and take messages,
? disseminate information regarding department programs, occasionally promoting the program at state and national conferences,
? schedule and attend program meetings to record proceedings, and prepare and distribute written minutes.
TP INTERNSHIPS:
? arrange new, and confirm on-going, internships in a timely fashion with community partners, such as schools and various businesses,
? obtain detailed information regarding each position and make that information available on a website and Google spreadsheet,
? communicate all position and temporary interpreting permit requirements to ASL-English interpreter students,
? mentor students in internship selection and in the application process,
? maintain all necessary records regarding internships,
? organize, host and manage mentor workshops and appreciation dinners,
? conduct exit interviews for all parties.
CENTER FOR LANGUAGES:
Promote the use of the Center for Languages by reaching out to all SLCC language students, by organizing, advertising and hosting a variety of activities.
TECHNOLOGY/BUDGET:
? Maintain instructions on how to use software in the lab, and be capable of assisting students in recording their work,
? coordinate with the College IT department to solve technological issues that arise in the lab,
? maintain and update iPads,
? process fiscal and budgetary documents, including requisitions, to purchase equipment and software,
? use Banner to track financial accounts.
Other duties as assigned (receive and distribute mail, make travel arrangements, complete tutor hiring paperwork, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications: Associate?s degree

Zero (0) to two (2) years direct, paid, full-time office and/or academic work experience.

Substitutions allowable for work experience/education on a 1:1 basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree

Experience in an academic ASL setting or with ASL-English interpreter training programs

Experience evaluating student ASL and Interpreting skills

Experience tutoring, teaching, or mentoring ASL and/or interpreting students

Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues

Knowledge and experience working with Apple computers and iPads.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College;

Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities and special needs;

Excellent writing, editing and word processing skills for producing quality finished memoranda, correspondence, and reports, as well as public relation pamphlets and student recruitment materials;

Excellent customer service skills in ASL and written English;

Knowledge of office methods, techniques, practices and procedures;

Excellent organizational skills and meticulous record maintenance (current class schedules, inventories of department equipment, materials loaned to instructors and students, department records, confidential student records);

Basic knowledge of budgeting/accounting procedures (must order office supplies and process fiscal and budgetary documents, including requisitions);

Ability to understand and apply SLCC policies to a variety of academic and procedural situations.

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel,

Ability to operate and maintain a videophone to send and receive messages,

Ability to learn Banner,

Knowledge of instructional technology is essential.

Special Instructions: 1) ASL sample: A 3-5 minute video of you describing your favorite vacation, in ASL.
2) Writing sample: Describe a professional achievement that was especially meaningful to you and explain why.

Salt Lake Community College will complete a background check on the final candidate.

Quick link to apply: http://jobs.slcc.edu/postings/35717

Salt Lake Community College
P.O. Box 30808
Salt Lake City,  UT 84130

Work Title: Coordinator
Email: hr@slcc.edu
Website Address: https://jobs.slcc.edu/

Job Announcement: Specialist 1, ASL/ITP Labs

Job Summary: The Department of Humanities, Language, Culture and ASL-I is seeking a full-time language lab coordinator and community liaison for the American Sign Language and ASL-English Interpreting (ITP) Programs. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and public relations skills who can work independently and successfully prioritize his/her own workload. The successful candidate must work well under pressure and demonstrate both problem-solving and creative skills. Reliability, dependability, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to maintain confidential information are essential.

This position includes three major areas of focus. The first and largest is managing the tutoring program for ASL students. The second involves performing a large amount of groundwork for the ASL-English interpreting internship program. The third is promoting and fostering the use of the Center for Languages by reaching out to all SLCC language students, by, for example, organizing, advertising and hosting a variety of activities, such as open houses, immersion events, etc.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: ASL LAB / ITP PROGRAM:
. Coordinate ASL lab tutors and interpreting mentors,
. prepare and supervise the implementation of all ASL lab curriculum, and inform full-time faculty when changes are needed,
. conduct 1010 and 1020 labs intermittently, when needed,
. schedule and administer ASL challenge exams and grade the written portions,
. maintain the ASL/ITP library,
. prepare quality public relation pamphlets and student recruitment materials,
. market ASL and ITP programs,
. coordinate the ITP lab for use by students, and
. maintain the schedule of the recording equipment for full-time faculty.

PUBLIC OUTREACH / WORKING WITH STUDENTS & FACULTY:
Assist ITP applicants and screen ITP applications,
. screen telephone and videophone calls and take messages,
. disseminate information regarding department programs, occasionally promoting the program at state and national conferences,
. schedule and attend program meetings to record proceedings, and prepare and distribute written minutes.

TP INTERNSHIPS:
. arrange new, and confirm on-going, internships in a timely fashion with community partners, such as schools and various businesses,
. obtain detailed information regarding each position and make that information available on a website and Google spreadsheet,
. communicate all position and temporary interpreting permit requirements to ASL-English interpreter students,
? mentor students in internship selection and in the application process,
? maintain all necessary records regarding internships,
? organize, host and manage mentor workshops and appreciation dinners,
? conduct exit interviews for all parties.

CENTER FOR LANGUAGES:
Promote the use of the Center for Languages by reaching out to all SLCC language students, by organizing, advertising and hosting a variety of activities.
TECHNOLOGY/BUDGET:
. Maintain instructions on how to use software in the lab, and be capable of assisting students in recording their work,
. coordinate with the College IT department to solve technological issues that arise in the lab,
. maintain and update iPads,
. process fiscal and budgetary documents, including requisitions, to purchase equipment and software,
. use Banner to track financial accounts.

Other duties as assigned (receive and distribute mail, make travel arrangements, complete tutor hiring paperwork, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications: Associate?s degree

Zero (0) to two (2) years direct, paid, full-time office and/or academic work experience.

Substitutions allowable for work experience/education on a 1:1 basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree

Experience in an academic ASL setting or with ASL-English interpreter training programs

Experience evaluating student ASL and Interpreting skills

Experience tutoring, teaching, or mentoring ASL and/or interpreting students

Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues

Knowledge and experience working with Apple computers and iPads.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College;

Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities and special needs;

Excellent writing, editing and word processing skills for producing quality finished memoranda, correspondence, and reports, as well as public relation pamphlets and student recruitment materials;

Excellent customer service skills in ASL and written English;

Knowledge of office methods, techniques, practices and procedures;

Excellent organizational skills and meticulous record maintenance (current class schedules, inventories of department equipment, materials loaned to instructors and students, department records, confidential student records);

Basic knowledge of budgeting/accounting procedures (must order office supplies and process fiscal and budgetary documents, including requisitions);

Ability to understand and apply SLCC policies to a variety of academic and procedural situations.

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel,

Ability to operate and maintain a videophone to send and receive messages,

Ability to learn Banner,

Knowledge of instructional technology is essential.

Special Instructions: 1) ASL sample: A 3-5 minute video of you describing your favorite vacation, in ASL.
2) Writing sample: Describe a professional achievement that was especially meaningful to you and explain why.

Salt Lake Community College will complete a background check on the final candidate.

Quick link to apply: http://jobs.slcc.edu/postings/35717