Birth-to-Three Provider, Full-Time Benefits Eligible

Job Description

Job Description

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

Birth to Three Provider, Full-Time

CLOSING DATE : UNTIL FILLED

REV : 12 / 23 / 2024

POST : 12 / 23 / 2024

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

Summary : Under the supervision of the Birth-to-Three Director, or designee, birth to three employees provide early intervention services to children in ASD’s Birth-to-Three Program. Providers work primarily with families of children with hearing loss and with Deaf parents who have hearing infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Furthermore, ASD birth to three providers and staff work collaboratively with outside agencies such as medical practitioners, general birth to three agencies, public school LEA’s and childcare agencies.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Conducts initial evaluations and annual assessments.
• Writes reports and completes paperwork according to American School for the Deaf and Connecticut Birth-to-Three requirements.
• Works with families and team members to develop and implement Individual Family Service Plans.
• Makes regular home visits to children and families year-round.
• Actively participates in trainings and meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

DISCIPLINES

Audiologists have an AuD and are licensed through the Department of Public Health. They are responsible for the following : identification of children with auditory impairment, using at-risk criteria and appropriate audiological screening techniques. Determination of the range, nature, and degree of hearing loss and communication functions, by use of audiological evaluation procedures. Referral for medical and other services necessary for the habilitation or rehabilitation of children with auditory impairment. Provision of aural rehabilitation and listening device orientation and training, and other services. Provision of services for prevention of hearing loss. Determination of the child's need for individual amplification, including selecting, fitting and dispensing appropriate listening and vibrotactile devices, and evaluating the effectiveness of those devices.

Developmental Therapy Assistants have a BA degree in special education. They participate in the IFSP development and implementation, monitor outcomes as part of a transdisciplinary team and provide early intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child. They function independently under the supervision of licensed personnel. They do not perform evaluations or assessments but provide data and input.

Developmental Therapists for Deaf / Hard of Hearing have at least a Bachelor’s degree and Department of Education Certification with a certificate endorsement #057 Pre-K to 12th grade. Teachers of the Deaf conduct evaluations and assessments, participate in IFSP development and implementation, monitor outcomes as a member of the team and provide early intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child. They supervise EI assistants or associates and provide special instruction. They serve as service coordinators.

Occupational Therapists have a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and are licensed by the Department of Public Health. They conduct evaluations and assessments, participate in IFSP development and implementation, monitor outcomes as a member of the team, and provide early intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child. They serve as a service coordinator.

Physical Therapists have a Master’s degree in PT and are licensed by the Department of Public Health. They conduct evaluations and assessments, participate in IFSP development and implementation, monitor outcomes as a member of the team, and provide early intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child. They serve as a service coordinator.

School Psychologists have a Master’s degree and hold CT Department of Education endorsement #070. They conduct evaluations and assessments, participate in IFSP development and implementation, monitor outcomes as a member of the team, and provide early intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child. They serve as service coordinators.

Social Workers have a Master’s degree in Social Work and are licensed by the Department of Public Health. They conduct evaluations and assessments, participate in IFSP development and implementation, monitor outcomes as a member of the team, and provide early intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child. They serve as service coordinators.

Speech / Language Pathologists have Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. All SLP’s are licensed through the CT Department of Public Health and some are also certified through the Department of Education with a special services endorsement #061. They conduct evaluations and assessments, participate in IFSP development and implementation, monitor outcomes as a member of the team, and provide early intervention supports to families for the benefit of the child. They serve as service coordinators.

SALARY AND BENEFITS :

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.