Residential Counselor for Deaf Students

American School For The Deaf; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The American School for the Deaf, located in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a Teacher Aide for a 10-month position that follows the school calendar. The role involves supervising emotionally/behaviorally disordered deaf and hard of hearing students during school and after hours, planning activities, and promoting personal and social growth.

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Student Support Services, you will implement PBIS, support mobility, and assist with reports and logs while

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and re-direct or de-escalate behavior.
• Demonstrates good judgment, dependability.
• Proficient with writing reports.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to manage crisis situation.
• Demonstrates high levels of patience, empathy, and respect.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity and embeds that knowledge into practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise emotionally/behaviorally disordered deaf and hard of hearing children and youth during school and/or out-of-school hours, including meals.
• Plan and carry out activities designed to promote personal and social growth.
• Encourage students to maintain good personal hygiene and attire, including bathing and feeding.
• Assist students with mobility.
• Encourage students to engage in extra-curricular activities.
• Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Participation in planning and staff conferences with academic and residential staff.
• Participation in staff training and in-service activities, including Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) workshops.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular and frequent basis.
• Responsible for reports and daily logs.
• Works cooperatively with all teachers, residential staff and other support staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

De-escalation

Judgment

Report writing

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Patience & empathy

Cultural awareness

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Teacher Aide

Grade 9-12 Active - Regular full-time W. Hartford, CT, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1428

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

TEACHER AIDE

This is a 10-month position that follows the school calendar.

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.

Department: Education

Supervisor: Coordinator of Student Support Services

Description: 10 months – Benefits eligible

Union Status: Collective Bargaining (union)

Schedule:

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or the Coordinator of Student Support Services, the Residential Counselor is responsible for the supervision of children and adolescents during school and/or out-of-school hours, and the assumption of other responsibilities as designated by the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or Student Support Services Coordinator

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Responsible for the supervision of emotionally/behaviorally disordered deaf and hard of hearing children and youth during in or out-of-school hours, including meals.
• Planning and carrying out activities designed to promote personal and social growth.
• Responsible for encouraging students to maintain good personal hygiene and attire, including bathing and feeding.
• Assist students with mobility.
• Encourage students to engage in extra-curricular activities.
• Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Participation in planning and staff conferences with academic and residential staff.
• Participation in staff training and in-service activities, including Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) workshops.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular and frequent basis.
• Responsible for reports and daily logs.
• Works cooperatively with all teachers, residential staff and other support staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / SKILLS

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and re-direct or de-escalate behavior.
• Demonstrates good judgment, dependability.
• Proficient with writing reports
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to manage crisis situation
• Demonstrates high levels of patience, empathy, and respect.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity and embeds that knowledge into practice

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Non-exempt, 10-month position
• Salary based on guidelines of the Union Pay Scale
• Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available
• $1,000 sign on bonus after one year of service, not applicable for re-hires.

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

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).