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

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