Dean of Students: Full-time Weekend (Friday,Saturday,Sunday)

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Location: W. Hartford, CT, US Position: Dean of Students Department: Student Life / PACES Supervisor: Director of Student Life Term: 12 months – Benefits eligible Union Status: Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union) Schedule: Sunday: 8:30 am – 10:00 pm Friday: 12:30 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 10:00 pm Scope of Duties Under the supervision of the Director of Student Life, or designee, the Dean of Students is responsible for managing the residential life program for a number of behaviorally involved deaf and hard of hearing students, and our students in the Autism expansion program. Responsibilities include supervision of Residential Counselors and residential programming. This management position plans and directs an educationally enriching program. Primary Responsibilities Implement a residential life curriculum that provides recreational experiences, life experiences, practical living skills, informal counseling, and appropriate behavioral models and intervention to behaviorally involved, deaf and hard of hearing young students, and students in the Autistic Expansion program. Supervision of Residential Counselor staff, including participation in interviewing candidates for employment, conducting staff evaluations, making recommendations for personnel actions, devising work schedules and assignments, and planning and carrying into staff development. Responsible for the oversight of staff who supervise students in the residential program. Oversight of implementation of behavior management system, including protective holds as needed. Evaluation of student progress and preparation of progress reports as required by school policy and state regulatory agencies. Meet regularly with program director and program staff to review student progress, schedule, and program goals and collaborate with others as needed. Work cooperatively with support staff and consultants in planning and implementing milieu approach in the residence. Work cooperatively with Director of Student Life, counseling staff and program supervisor in implementing effective education curriculum. Plan, attend and participate in school, department and parent meetings, develop and implement parent communication program, house visitation program and parent sign language program. Attend and participate in in‑service training programs provided by program and school. Availability during off‑hours to answer company cell phone calls and/or texts to collaborate effectively with other Deans and Associate Directors on program needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s Degree preferred. Applicants should have prior experience in working with emotionally/behaviorally-disordered children and youth in a residential setting. Knowledge of or willingness to learn Behavior Management Techniques is required. Applicants must have a competency level in sign language and leadership ability. Salary and Benefits Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available. $1,000 sign-on bonus after one year of service for newly hired employees. Not applicable for re-hires. ASD is able to accommodate applicants with disabilities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr