Dean of Students

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

DEAN OF STUDENTS, 2^ND SHIFT

CLOSING DATE:         Open Until filled

REVISED:                    07/09/2025

POST:                          04/07/2026

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:                  Dean of Students  

Department:           Student Life / PACES

Supervisor:             Associate Directors of Student Life 

Description:            12 months – Benefits eligible 

Union Status:           Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union) 

Work Schedule:         2^nd Shift

                                    Monday: 2:00pm – 11:30pm

                                    Tuesday: 2:45pm – 11:30pm

                                    Wednesday: 2:45pm – 11:30pm

                                    Thursday: 2:00pm – 11:30pm

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. Responsible for supervision of Residential Counselors and residential programming. This management position plans and directs an educationally enriching program.

Primary Duties 

• 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, and 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. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• 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

• Exempt (salaried), 12-month position
• Outstanding benefits package including Retirement 403B with generous school matching, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits. 
• $1000 sign-on bonus after one year of service (only brand-new hires eligible; rehired employees not eligible for sign-on bonus) 

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.