Residential Counselor, 2nd Shift

West Hartford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR 2^nd SHIFT

For ASL Interpretation please click here.

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

REV: 09/18/2025

POST: 09/18/2025

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.

Position: Residential Counselor

Department: Student Life

Supervisor: Dean of Students

Description: 12 months Benefits eligible

Union or NCB: Union

Schedule:

Monday and Thursday: 2:00pm - 11:30pm

Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:45pm 11:30pm

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 to 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 12-month position
Salary based on guidelines of the Union Pay Scale
Retirement group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available
$1000 sign on bonus after one year of servicenot applicable for re-hires.

ASD is ALL ways able. Should you require an accommodation for applying to this position please contact the Human Resources Department at:

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals 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).

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAFANNOUNCES AN OPENING FORRESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR 2nd SHIFTFor ASL Interpretation please click here.CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLEDREV: 09/18/2025POST: 09/18/2025The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf founded in 1817 ...