Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 16:27:16 -0800 From: Jean Richter Subject: 2/10/2000 P.E.R.S.O.N. Project news 1. CA: LYRIC seeking new program director 2. DC: NYAC seeking Bridges Project assistant 3. CO: Teacher suspended for saying the word "homosexual" ================================================================================= Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 12:02:07 -0800 Subject: Director Dream Job at LYRIC From: "Oren Slozberg" Please distribute near and far.... The following is a unique job opportunity at a growing progressive queer youth agency in San Francisco. Exciting work, competitive salary, good benefits, flex schedule, no dress code, opportunity for growth and new experiences. Open until filled - so apply ASAP! JOB ANNOUNCEMENT LYRIC is a non-profit youth community center providing educational, recreational and peer leadership development activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. TITLE: Program Director (1.0 F.T.E.) General Statement of Tasks: Responsible for the ongoing development and operation of all LYRIC programming. Responsibilities: * Responsible for the operation of all LYRIC programming. * Supervise program coordinator staff on weekly basis. Hire, fire, supervise, conduct evaluations develop work plans and other related supervisory tasks. * Train and orient new employees. * Implement LYRIC policies, strategic plan and mission * Coordinate and supervise inter-agency and intra-agency collaborations * Ensure on-going agency program staff training * Ensure youth development strategies and tools are developed and implemented * Create comprehensive tools to evaluate all aspects of program. * Maintain high level of professionalism among staff. Research new tools and youth work theories to enhance LYRIC's youth work * Supervise collection of statistics for monthly, quarterly and annual reports; ensure timely submission of monthly and annual program budget and reports. * Report to Executive Director on a weekly basis through scheduled supervision meetings; Attend agency staff meetings; directors' meetings; board meetings; perform agency tasks as requested Required Skills: * Experience with and commitment to working in a multicultural environment, as well as an understanding and commitment to peer-based programming. * Able to work independently in a hectic environment. Organized and ability to multi-task. * 3 years staff supervision experience * Volunteer program management experience desired. * Background in event planning desired * 3 years experience with youth issues, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. * 2 years experience in contract and budget management * Excellent communication, inter-personal skills * Proven track record in program development, implementation and evaluation * Youth development knowledge highly desired Salary The annual salary for this full-time position is $35,000 - $37,000 and excellent benefits. Position starts around mid-March, 2000. Equal Opportunity Statement LYRIC is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people of color, young people, transgendered and bisexual people, people with HIV/AIDS and people with disabilities. Application procedure Open until filled For consideration, submit cover letter and resume to: LYRIC - Attn: Personnel - PD, 127 Collingwood Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 ==================================================================================== X-Sender: nyac-meli@pop.forest.net X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.1 (32) Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 16:19:35 -0500 From: Melisa Casumbal Subject: NYAC Seeking Bridges Project Assistant -- Please Post Widely Hello all... would love your help in posting this job opportunity FAR and WIDE... (I apologize in advance for any cross-postings.) Thanks, Melisa Casumbal Bridges Project Director, NYAC +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ February 3, 2000 Job Description BRIDGES PROJECT ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY: The Bridges Project Assistant (BPA) is responsible for assisting the Bridges Project Director in the daily operations of the Bridges Project Clearinghouse including: fulfilling requests for information, materials, and referrals; creating and maintaining systems for managing Clearinghouse resources; maintaining Clearinghouse databases; and assisting with resource development. SUPERVISOR: Bridges Project Director HIRING SALARY RANGE: $24,000 to $26,000 plus benefits. A. BRIDGES PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES The BPA is responsible for assisting with the daily maintenance and operations of the Bridges Project Clearinghouse, and performing activities as outlined in a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). BPA duties include: 1) Responding to, and tracking, requests for information, assistance, resources, and referrals from individuals and organizations and facilitating information-sharing between agencies, advocates, and youth. 2) Maintaining and managing a national database of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth allies and service providers. 3) Creating and maintaining systems for managing and organizing Clearinghouse resources. 4) Tracking up-to-date research, information and program models on issues affecting LGBT youth. 5) Evaluating and identifying opportunities for conducting outreach at national conferences. 6) Participating in the production of CROSSROADS magazine and NYAC's Membership Update Newsletter. 7) Participating in the evaluation and development of NYAC educational materials including information packets, fact sheets, and other deliverables. 8) Coordinating production and dissemination of regular email news alerts to NYAC's membership. 9) Supporting youth organizing, networking, community building, and involvement in NYAC. 10) Contributing actively to NYAC's work and development as a social justice and anti-oppression organization. B. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Provide monthly activity report to NYAC Bridges Project Director. 2) Supervise NYAC interns as appropriate. 3) Occasional travel may be required. 4) Other responsibilities as may be required. QUALIFICATIONS Excellent communication and research skills for work via phone, e-mail, written communications, web and other communication mechanisms. High level of organization and detail-orientation. Strong time management skills and ability to carry out multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, issues facing LGBT youth and a general awareness of organizations and resources available in the field of LGBT youth services. Strong commitment to multi-issue social justice work. Ability to work with low income, people of color, multiracial, and multicultural communities and organizations, and programs addressing these communities' needs. Strong computer skills required. TO APPLY The position is open until filled. Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: Josh Jensen NYAC 1638 R St., NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20009 NYAC is an EOE. People of trans experience, youth, people of color, and women -- or folks with any combination of these identities -- are strongly encouraged to apply. ************************************ Melisa Casumbal Bridges Project Director National Youth Advocacy Coalition 1638 R St., NW Suite 300 Washington, D. C. 20009 Phone: 202-319-7596 x20 Fax: 202-319-7365 Email: melisa@nyacyouth.org Web: http://www.nyacyouth.org The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is the only national organization focused solely on improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth through advocacy, education, and information. NYAC's Bridges Project is the national clearinghouse of information on issues affecting LGBT youth. Bridges Project staff provide referrals, materials, resources and technical assistance to youth, advocates, educators, community members, policy makers, parents, and the media. ================================================================================ From: SARATOGANY@aol.com Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 17:15:38 EST Subject: Fwd: strictly fyi: don't say "homosexual" without permission To: SARATOGANY@aol.com, bdm3g@gateway.net From: "Reis, Elizabeth" To: Subject: strictly fyi: don't say "homosexual" without permission Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 13:51:52 -0800 Dear Safe Schools members and friends ... Hopefully, this matter (below) will be resolved quickly and without serious penalty to the teacher involved. In the meantime, please please please remember to pay attention to the laws and policies and ethics standards which support and circumscribe our work!! Will keep you posted ... TEACHER ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR USE OF THE WORD 'HOMOSEXUAL' IN CLASS February 03, 1900 - 01:19:12AM [US West] Education COLORADO LEGAL INITIATIVES PROJECT PO Box 300397 Denver, CO 80203 Phone (303) 282-5602 Fax (303) 282-5793 MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2000 Contact: Kathleen Kern, Esq. Suzanne Banning CLIP (303) 282-5602 TEACHER ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR USE OF THE WORD "HOMOSEXUAL" IN CLASS Colorado Legal Initiatives Project announces that their attorney, Kathleen Kern, has spoken with the Cheltenham Elementary School fifth-grade teacher currently under investigation by Denver Public Schools, and will be representing the teacher in the event the investigation does not result in complete exoneration. "I have spoken with the teacher, and he currently remain optimistic that Denver Public Schools will choose to do the right thing after they have completed their investigation," states Kern. Kern explains that the teacher under investigation has 11 years of experience instructing, with 6 of those years specifically in the Denver Public Schools. He is loved by his students, and respected by his fellow-teachers. While he considers the attention given this situation unfortunate and very stressful, he still has hope that the situation will be resolved fairly by the administration. The teacher has been certified by Denver Public Schools to instruct on "Family Life" since 1993. The Family Life class and the topic of sex education is material approved by the Denver Public Schools System. The problem being investigated arose after the fifth-grade teacher responded to questions posed by his various students during his class. The next day, one student's father contacted the teacher, irate and threatening to call the "principal, lawyers, the news, and the Administrative Offices." According to school policy, the teacher immediately informed his principal of the parent's threats. The teacher concedes that he unintentionally failed to follow school policy for presenting "Controversial Issues in the Classroom," when he neglected to send a consent form to parents prior to the class. However, as he explains, "that was not the angry father's complaint. The father informed me that he only had one question for me: 'Did you say the word homosexual in the classroom?" The teacher is surprised and concerned at the reaction of the parent. "All I did was respond to the questions of the students about different sexual orientations in the same manner my wife and I would respond to our child. I told the children that many different types of families exist, and that sometimes people of the same sex love each other. I also told them that some religions and cultures judge this to be wrong." Kern emphasizes that "Our hope at CLIP is that the Denver Public Schools Administration is diligent in maintaining the proper focus in their investigation. The focus should be centered on the lack of consent received, and the incident should be addressed as would any other parallel lack of consent by a coach taking the team on out of town trip, or a teacher showing a PG-13 movie in class. I am relatively confident that the school will avoid joining into this one father's reaction regarding the subject-matter of the class." ---------------------- to SUBSCRIBE to the Safe Schools Coalition's listserv (avg. 2-3 messages/day), mailto:publications@safeschools-wa.org ... put the word "SUBSCRIBE" on the subject line. To drop down to just 4-5 messages per month, put "URGENT AND MINUTES ONLY" on the subject line. To UNSUBSCRIBE altogether ... put the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" on the subject line. *** AND PLEASE, if you don't mind, put your name or initials and your mailing address in the body of the message. We will, however, subscribe you anonymously if you prefer. 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