Director, Student Health Center

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

Director of the Student Health Center (SHC)

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CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled

REVISED: 03/04/2026

POST: 03/04/2026

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) maintains written Job Descriptions for most jobs. The Job Description is a guide to the basic and essential functions of each job; it is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. These Descriptions are revised to meet the changing needs of ASD at the sole discretion of the executive leadership team and/or in accordance with guidelines and standards set for an approved private special education program.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Director of the Student Health Center

Department: Student Health Center

Supervisor: Assistant Executive Director

Description: 12 Months - Benefits Eligible

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Executive Director's office, the Director of the Student Health Center, in conjunction with the Medical Consultant, manages the daily operations of the licensed infirmary. The Director of SHC is responsible for the oversight of direct patient care; nursing decisions pertaining to employees of the SHC and students. The SHC Director is subject to on-call, 24-hours a day.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Planning and assigning duties to and performance evaluation of the SHC employees.
• Planning and implementing nursing procedures and plans of care. Facilitating patient and family education related to current health needs.
• Acting as a liaison between students/parents and outside agencies regarding current treatment. Implementing regulations pertaining to licensure of facility; compliance with State regulations; compliance with State and Federal narcotic regulations.
• Maintaining all SHC records and reports.
• Planning and implementing in-service programs and medically related training to all Residential and Educational Staff members.
• Facilitating all re-licensing and re-certification reviews for DPH, DCF, and certification agencies. Serving as a member of the Admission and Evaluation Team.
• Serving as member of the PACES Consult Team, or designating a representative from the SHC. Oversight of all nursing services at Camp Isola Bell and ASD Summer Programs.
• Oversight of the Medication Administration Program for the 7-Day Programming for PACES and CORE Programs (summer, weekend, and holidays inclusive).
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Supervision of Occupational and Physical Therapies Departments.
• Coordination with Residential Life, Academic Hub, ASD Athletics and the Transition Program regarding field trips, job placement, and athletic performance of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current Registered Nurse with a valid license from the State of Connecticut Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• Courses in physical assessment Current certification in CPR.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn American Sign Language.
• A background in Emergency Room, Pediatric Nursing and Administration is beneficial.

$1000 sign on bonus after one year of service, not applicable for re-hires.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation to apply for 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.