PACES CORE Activity Coordinator
Job Location:
West Hartford, CT - USA
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Job Summary
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR
PACES / CORE Activity Coordinator
CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled
UPDATED: 06/01/2026
POSTED: 06/03/2026
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 DESCRIPTION
Position: Paces/Core Activity Coordinator
Department: Residential Program
Supervisor(s): Director of Student Life/Associate Director of Student Life
Description: 12 months Benefits eligible
Union Status: Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union)
SCHEDULE:
Monday: 2:30 PM- 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paces/Core Activity Coordinator serves as the critical link between academic/day programming and residential (dorm) life ensuring the consistent teaching reinforcement and generalization of functional and adaptive skills across settings. This role coordinates the implementation of individualized student goals supports staff training and maintains strong communication with families to promote student independence and success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the Director of Student Life Director of Clinical teachers and other school staff to support the overall well-being of residential and academic success of students.
- Develop implement and monitor individualized daily living skills plans including hygiene self-care meal preparation social communication community participation and independent living skills.
- Provide training resources and ongoing coaching to residential staff to ensure consistency in instructional strategies and behavior supports.
- Collect review and analyze student data to monitor progress and inform instructional and programmatic decisions.
- Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians through weekly calls virtual meetings and regular updates on student progress challenges and successes; share photos of student participation as appropriate.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings including 12-week reviews IEP development and collaborative planning.
- Serve as a liaison between school-day and residential programs to ensure alignment of routines expectations and student supports.
- Programming & Events: Create and a monthly calendar of activities including study breaks movie nights fitness groups and weekend excursions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Special Education Psychology Social Work or a related field
Preferred:
- Masters degree in a related field
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities autism or related needs
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to collect interpret and apply data to guide decision-making
- Knowledge of behavior support strategies and functional life skills instruction
- Ability to train and support multidisciplinary staff
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- At least 2 years of Supervisory experience preferred.
- Competency in American Sign Language required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.
- $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees not applicable for re-hires.
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).
All applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Located In West Hartford, CT, ASD is a school for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
