Residential Counselor — Weekend Day Shift

Job overview

The Residential Counselor — Weekend Day Shift role is onsite in West Hartford, CT, and compensation is not specified; salary is based on the union pay scale. The position supports the Student Life department at the American School for the Deaf, which serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students through an American Sign Language and English bilingual approach. The counselor supervises children and adolescents during school or out-of-school hours and supports their personal and social growth, daily care, mobility, and participation in activities. The role contributes to students’ safety and development through behavior support and collaboration with academic and residential staff.

What you'll do

• Supervise deaf and hard-of-hearing children and youth, including during meals
• plan and carry out activities that promote personal and social growth
• encourage hygiene and appropriate attire, including bathing and feeding
• assist with mobility and extracurricular activities
• implement Positive Behavior Intervention Support
• participate in staff conferences, training, and in-service activities
• maintain reports and daily logs
• cooperate with teachers and support staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential counselor

weekend day shift

student life

residential supervision

deaf and hard of hearing

youth support

pbis

west hartford ct

american school for the deaf

union position

12-month position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available.
• A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered after one year of service and does not apply to rehires.

Why this role

The schedule is Friday 12:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m., and Sunday 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. The position is a 12-month, benefits-eligible union role.

About the employer

American School for the Deaf is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.