Birth-to-Three Provider, Per Diem

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

BIRTH TO THREE PROVIDER

CLOSING DATE : UNTIL FILLED

REV: 1/17/2025

POST: 1/17/2025

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.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Summary: Under the supervision of the Birth-to-Three Manager(s), or designee, provides
services to children in ASD's Birth-to-Three Program. Works collaboratively
with Early Childhood Services' supervisors, staff, ASD Preschool, and ASD
Family Education Services staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Makes regular home visits to children and families on a 12-month basis.
• Works with families and team members to develop and implement Individual
• Family Service Plans.
• Conducts evaluations and annual assessments.
• Writes reports and completes paperwork according to ASD and CT Birth-to-
• Three requirements.
• Participates in trainings and meetings.
• May assist with Family Education Services to include Family Learning
• Weekend.
• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with Deaf/Hard-of-hearing children and their families,
• ages Birth-to-Three, preferred.
• Willingness to complete training in CT State Birth-to-Three requirements.
• Experience with different language and communication modalities including:
• ASL, Aural/Oral, Auditory and Verbal, preferred.
• Willingness to travel throughout the state and work flexible hours.
• Sign language skills and knowledge of Deaf Culture, preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Compensation range is based on experience.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation for applying 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).


All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.