REVISED: 3/24/2022
POSTED: 3/24/2022
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:
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Transition Services, provides pre-employment training and experience, transition support, and job coaching for on-campus and off-campus employment for students enrolled at American School for the Deaf. Develops and facilitates services to ensure that students experience a successful transition from school to community and/or workplace settings and from student life to adult life. Serves as liaison to families and state agencies regarding students who are deaf with special needs.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Manages ASD’s mandated work and community experience programs to include both on-campus and off-campus employment and community-based experience opportunities for the Transition Program to include: T-Hub, Bridge, Life Skills, and high students during the academic day. The Transition Specialist will:
• Identify, develop, and maintain a network of on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities and community-based experiences for ASD students throughout the academic year and during ESY/summer programs.
• Provide pre-employment skills and transition preparation to T-Hub, Bridge, Life Skills, and high school students participating in work experiences during the academic day.
• Maintain a database and ongoing communications with community-based organizations, off-campus, and on-campus worksite managers.
• Collaborate with employment supervisors in evaluating students.
• Maintain data driven results related to employment skills development and community- based experiences.
• Collaborate with employment supervisors in evaluating students.
• Maintain data driven results related to employment skills development and community- based experiences.
• Serve as a job coach when needed.
• Provide travel training to students and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with counseling staff, related services personnel, and teachers in planning and implementing effective transition plans.
• Attend PPT meetings and participate in transition planning for students.
• Serve as liaison to families, agencies, and districts regarding connection to services (DDS, DMHAS, BESB, NEC).
• Serve as ASD representative at interagency and state committees
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills; highly detail oriented
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent with problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability to utilize good judgement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation, or related field; teacher certification in Special Education or Deaf Education, or pursuing certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively using American Sign Language (ASL). ASLPI rated preferred.
• Knowledge of career and vocational planning.
• Prior work experience with deaf persons preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and secure a “V” license
SALARY AND BENEFITS
• Compensation based on experience
• This is a full time, 12 month position
• Group health insurance and other fringe benefits are available.
HOW TO APPLY:
Visit our website: www.asd-1817.org to download an application or you may complete an application directly on line, or send application with resume and or letter of interest to:
[email protected]
Or you can mail/fax your application and resume to:
Human Resources
American School for the Deaf
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Fax: 860.215.2891
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).