Company Information
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Company Name: Pearson
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-specialist-at-pearson-2628505924/

Job Information
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Job Title: Senior Deaf/HH Specialist
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Functions
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Description

Pearson is the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees
operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and
assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective
teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever
learning flourishes so do people.

The Senior Project Manager will report to the Director of Accessibility
Research and Efficacy and will work to support the mission of the
Accessibility Team for Assessments.

The Senior Project Manager will have responsibility for managing and refining
the process and production of accessible materials for people who are deaf or
hard of hearing and identifying the capabilities and limitations of the
technology tools that support these learners. The Senior Project Manager will
conduct research on topics specific to challenges in the creation of American
Sign Language (ASL) resources. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate
with team members to identify grant opportunities, submit proposals, conduct
research on other topics and present results at local and national
conferences.

The Senior Project Manager will also collaborate with Pearson Sales, Contract
Management, and Content Development teams to support the successful
fulfillment of contract scope related to accessibility and accommodations
including but not limited to ASL.

Major Responsibilities
Manage the ASL process
Coordinating program team tasks
Identifying filming dates
Asset Development Requirements
Escalating risks
Filming
Schedule
Vendor management
Scripts
Developing and Maintaining Training Resources
Conducting lessons learned reviews after each filming session
Documenting action items or tasks that need to be completed
Managing the completion of action items/tasks
Communicating lessons learned to all key stakeholders
Research best practices in ASL filming
Conduct literature reviews
Stay abreast of policy and current work related to ASL
Identify signs that are not regional specific and can be used universally
across programs
Build and maintain a research repository to inform our ASL asset production
process
Support program teams through the engagement model
Manage Public Relations within the deaf community
Attend the National Association of the Deaf Conference bi-annually
Identify top talent for ASL filming
Conduct training with Pearson personnel on deaf culture and how to properly
interact with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Advocate for Pearson sponsorship of the National Association of the Deaf or
other organizations that support people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Respond to Requests for Proposal (RFP)
Gather contractual requirements for ASL once a contract is awarded
Support ongoing research efforts
Demonstrated ability to work remotely
May travel up to 20% of time
Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands
Frequent use of standard office equipment
Prolonged sitting
Occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting
Repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse)
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds)
May work prolonged and irregular hours
Occasional out-of-state and statewide travel
Work with frequent interruptions
Maintain emotional control under pressure
Ability to adapt to frequently changing technologies
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals
expressing interest in this position is 95-105k. This position is eligible to
participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible
employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/ [1] Pearson is an
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify.
All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans,
and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Family Studies or related field
specializing in working with deaf and hard of hearing individuals, and their
families from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor’s degree in
Deaf Studies plus five years of teaching experience in education of the deaf
or hard of hearing-related field specializing in working with deaf and hard
of hearing individuals
Experience
Experience writing on the professional level
Five years of professional experience in management of staff and resources
Demonstrated ability to work remotely
Special Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of Deaf culture and extensive personal and professional experiences
within the Deaf community
Fluency in American Sign Language as demonstrated by being a native ASL
speaker or a certified ASL translator.
Experience creating sign language video assets for use in instruction and/or
assessment
Functional working knowledge of the Guidelines for Accessible Assessment
Project (GAAP) ASL guidelines
Knowledge of Research and Methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
An understanding of accessibility standards such as the Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of the laws that protect people with disabilities.
Previous teaching experience in K-12
Experience conducting research
Knowledge of the K-12 market and Pearson products
Primary Location : US-RE-Remote

Work Locations :

US-Remote

Remote

Job : Product Management

Organization : Assessments School

Employee Status : Regular Employee

Job Type : Standard

Job Level : Manager

Shift : Day Job

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting : Jul 6, 2021

Job Unposting : Ongoing

Schedule: : Full-time Regular

Req ID: 2108770

Industry- Education Management  E-learning
Employment Type: Full-time


[1] https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/


Requirements:
Qualifications

Education
Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Family Studies or related field
specializing in working with deaf and hard of hearing individuals, and their
families from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor’s degree in
Deaf Studies plus five years of teaching experience in education of the deaf
or hard of hearing-related field specializing in working with deaf and hard
of hearing individuals
Experience
Experience writing on the professional level
Five years of professional experience in management of staff and resources
Demonstrated ability to work remotely
Special Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of Deaf culture and extensive personal and professional experiences
within the Deaf community
Fluency in American Sign Language as demonstrated by being a native ASL
speaker or a certified ASL translator.
Experience creating sign language video assets for use in instruction and/or
assessment
Functional working knowledge of the Guidelines for Accessible Assessment
Project (GAAP) ASL guidelines
Knowledge of Research and Methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
An understanding of accessibility standards such as the Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of the laws that protect people with disabilities.
Previous teaching experience in K-12
Experience conducting research
Knowledge of the K-12 market and Pearson products




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Computing
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-specialist-at-pearson-2628505924/