Job detail
Residential Counselor - Weekend Day Shift
American School for the Deaf
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/9/2026
Location
West Hartford, Connecticut
Core responsibilities
The residential counselor is responsible for supervising emotionally/Behaviorally-Disordered deaf and hard of hearing children and youth during and outside of school hours, including meals. Duties also involve planning activities to promote personal and social growth and assisting students with personal hygiene and mobility.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be able to work collaboratively, anticipate issues, and effectively de-Escalate behavior, demonstrating good judgment and dependability. Essential physical requirements include the ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and participation in physical/Psychological management training workshops.
EmpathyCollaborationSupervisionPatienceRespectConflict ResolutionReport WritingCrisis ManagementCultural Diversity UnderstandingBehavior De-escalationPositive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)Physical Management Training (PMT)
Benefits
- Retirement
- Group Health Insurance