THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR
Summer Camp Counselor
Dates: June 16, 2025 – July 25, 2025

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
REV: 1/2/2024
POST: 11/20/2025

Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains on Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Connecticut, “Isola Bella” means Beautiful Island in Italian. Isola Bella was bequeathed to The American School by the late Ferrari Ward and his wife, Muriel Alvord Ward. Both were members of the ASD Board of Directors and Mrs. Ward was the first woman to serve on the board. Through this wonderful gift, the American School became the United States’ first school for the deaf to offer a summer program for hearing impaired youngsters and is the only camp for deaf children in Southern New England. Isola Bella is a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf children ranging in age from 8 years to 17 years old. A wide variety of activities are offered depending on camper’s skill and interest level. Some of these activities include: archery, arts & crafts, camp studies, swimming, sailing and canoeing, water skiing, overnight camping, hiking, team and non-competitive games and a variety of special trips and projects. The philosophy of the program is “learning through experience”.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Camp Director shall have primary responsibility for the welfare and safety of the campers during their stay at camp.
PRIMARY DUTIES

Under the direction of the Camp Director:

• Will instruct, on a scheduled basis, a series of classes in a specified area and shall be responsible for a beginning and end of summer inventory in that specific area.
• Will participate in and be responsible for the planning and implementation of evening activities on a scheduled basis.
• Will teach recreation, arts and crafts, leadership skills, literacy and socialization activities to campers.
• Will supervise and teach campers personal hygiene and safety.
• Will cooperate with directors, team leaders, and food service personnel in program planning and supervision.
• Will supervise campers in daily camp activities that include a variety of outdoor activities (walking, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts).
• Will reside in the cabin with campers and assist with overnight monitoring.
• All other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must have a High School diploma
• Sign Language communication skills
• Prior experience in education, childcare and/or counseling with deaf and hard of hearing children. Prior camp experience preferred.
• Minimum age recommended is 21.
SALARY AND BENEFITS

Compensation range is dependent upon experience and training.

Under the supervision of the WSD Principal, the Curriculum Coordinator/Instructional Coach is responsible for providing staff with support, including training and resources, in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, curriculum differentiation, and staff development to support high-quality instruction, aligning curriculum to standards, and improving student achievement and outcomes. This position supervises all related service providers (i.e., OT, PT, SLP) and educational assistants.

This position is in classification Teacher Supervisor. Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $38.00 – $41.13 per hour (approximately $79,040 – $85,550 per year). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 81, range 03. A one-year probationary period will be required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

A TB screen will be required prior to start.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Administrator with the Department of Public Instruction (e.g., Principal, District Administrator, Director of Instruction, Director of Special Education and Pupil Services, or Reading Specialist license). In order to be eligible for one of these licenses, a candidate must meet all of the requirements laid out in PI 34.065, which includes having a Master’s Degree.

A selected candidate who does not already possess an Administrator license must:

Be eligible for and apply for a Tier I, 1-year administrator license within 6 months of their start date.
Make consistent progress toward completing their approved preparation program. The program must be completed within 2 years, as this license is valid for 1-year and may only be renewed once.

This is a full-time, year-round position.

Candidates must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) upon hire and receive an American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) score of 3 by the end of the probationary period.

The position is headquartered at the WI School for the Deaf located at 309 West Walworth Avenue in Delavan, WI. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee’s headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

Qualifications
Please address the following in your resume and letter of qualifications.

A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with all the below:

Providing staff training on educational curriculum (i.e., materials, design, methodologies, etc.).
Supporting teachers in developing goals for an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Teaching students who are deaf in a K-12 educational setting.

In addition, candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Administrator with the Department of Public Instruction (e.g., Principal, District Administrator, Director of Instruction, Director of Special Education and Pupil Services, or Reading Specialist license).

Well-qualified applicants will also have experience:

Coordinating or implementing American Sign Language K-12 standards or curriculum.
Coordinating more than one of the Expanded Core Curriculum standards (i.e., social skills, independent living, recreation and leisure, career education, assistive technology, sensory efficiency skills and self-determination).

The Center Director oversees the comprehensive management of the WI Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH), which serves a statewide educational resource dedicated to supporting Wisconsin children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind. This leadership role involves collaboration with the DPI Special Education Team and other divisions to align efforts and provide mutual support in shared initiatives. Actively engaged in the vibrant culture of the residential school and statewide Outreach program, the director builds meaningful connections with the local and national Deaf communities. By fostering strong partnerships with educators and various teams, the director ensures the delivery of exceptional resources and support, ultimately enhancing the educational and social experiences of deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind students throughout Wisconsin.

This position is in classification Education Administration Director. Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $50.00 – $56.00 per hour (approximately $104,000 – $116,480 per year). For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire. This position is in pay schedule 81, range 01. A two-year career executive probationary period will be required.

This position is eligible for an additional $1.00 per hour add-on for fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) following acceptable results of fluency testing. Moving expense reimbursement may be offered to eligible candidates.

A TB screen will be required prior to start.

This position is located on the beautiful WI School for the Deaf campus located at 309 West Walworth Avenue in Delavan, WI. This position includes some travel, both in-state and out-of-state, up to about six times per year.

Candidates must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) upon hire. An American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) rating level of at least 3+ by the end of probation is required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship). The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications
Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.
A minimally qualified applicant must have experience with all the below:

Developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deafblind students in an educational setting.
Managing budget and operations of a school, day care, outreach, or similar program (e.g., overseeing facilities, working with leadership team on structures/processes, prioritizing or assessing programs, etc., such as functioning in roles like superintendent, administrator, or similar).
Providing leadership (e.g., building team rapport, enhancing staff morale, leading initiatives, developing relationships with external partners, establishing strategic plans, etc.).
Licensure or eligibility for licensure by the WI Department of Public Instruction as a K-12 Principal (5051), Director of Special Education and Pupil Services (5080), or District Administrator (5003).

Well-qualified applicants will also have:

Experience ensuring compliance with state or federal special education legislation.
Experience administering special education programs for children who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or deafblind.
Experience utilizing data to measure and analyze outcomes of educational programs.
Experience fostering equity and inclusion, creating a culture that respects, values and empowers everyone and emphasizes engagement and collaboration.

Non-Tenure Track Faculty
9250BR
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Science and Mathematics

The NTID Science and Mathematics Department at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is now accepting applications for a Non-Tenure Track Faculty Lecturer position.
The candidate will:

• Provide direct instruction to deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in associate-level mathematics courses

• Provide tutoring support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in baccalaureate-level mathematics courses

• Already be proficient in American Sign Language as determined by the college sign language proficiency rating system and will use ASL to instruct/tutor students

• Fulfill other faculty expectations including those related to service, communication, and diversity.

Required Minimum Education Level: MS, MA

Application Documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

For a full detail description: Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5794444

Under general direction of an Education Program Development Specialist 3, or other supervisory officer in the
Department of Education, Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf, designs, produces, and delivers curricula,
training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement
of mandated goals and to meet existing and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs
work of a difficult nature and generally works independently in the monitoring and evaluation of education
programs.
Functions as a behavioral specialist who consults with teachers and staff on class-wide and student-specific
Applied Behavioral intervention with deaf multiply disabled students K through 12th grades. Using data
collection performs Functional Behavioral Assessments, develops Behavioral Intervention Plans to reduce
problem behavior and develop appropriate behavior. Provides coaching and training as needed to staff. Through
observation and data analysis monitors student progress, creates reports and collaborates with the team to make
changes as needed. As part of the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports team, consults with teachers
and staff on behavioral management systems and strategies.

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: This position reports to the supervisor of the Employability Center/ Bridges to Life program and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction to middle school, high school and transition-aged (18-21) students who are Deaf and who may have additional disabilities. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and other related benchmarks in establishing transition instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards and benchmarks, in a safe and civil school environment. Works with community employers to provide hands-on transition experiences within a variety of work sites.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides instructional services to middle school, high school, and transition-aged (18-21) students in the areas of workforce readiness, independent living skills, post-secondary education and training, and other assigned content areas to include, but not limited to, on and off campus job placements, career awareness and exploration, family and consumer sciences, career counseling, college enrollment, daily/independent living skills, financial literacy and budgeting, and the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to developing students’ independent living skills, college and career readiness skills, and the implementation of students’ IEPs.
Serves as liaison between the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) and other agencies/educational programs as needed; e.g., Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the Resource Exchange (TRE), Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWC), the Independence Center (IC), local school districts, and other appropriate agencies.
Provides support to other CSDB departments in the provision of transition instruction and services, curricula, assessment, and related activities.
Develops and maintains relationships with community job sites and business partnerships utilized for student employment and services.
Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares syllabi, curriculum maps, unit plans, and lesson plans; adapts instructional materials to meet individual student needs; develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the supervisor of the Employability Center? Bridges to Life program; maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management; keeps students on task and engaged in learning; performs formative and summative assessments; performs regular progress monitoring of students’ skill attainment and effectiveness of instruction; etc.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of instructional best practices, task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices relative to students served, parent relations, and collaboration and teamwork.
Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and work activities.
Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students and completes related tasks. ? Coordinates effectively with other program service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
Positively serves as a team member in the Employability Center, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, and school and instructional meetings as required.
Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
Participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
Transports students to and from off-campus work placements, field trips and work-related appointments.
Ensures safety of students at all times.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards­based mathematics instruction and other assigned electives instruction to 6-l 2th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS
• Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
• Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of Bi-Lingual education.
• Organizes the classroom for collaborative group work.
• Works in co-teaching teams with others.
• Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student.
• Understands and supports students’ social-emotional development.
• Serves as a Student Advocate for assigned students.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
• Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
• Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
• Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards­ based ASL instruction to PreK-5th grade learners who are Deaf/hard of hearing in conjunction with ASL standards and Colorado Academic Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that Monitor learners progress, in a safe and civil school environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS
• Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive learning environment utilizing positive behavior support strategies, keeps learners on task and engaged.
• Supports ASL Bi-Lingual Specialist Coach in the development and implementation of individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for identified learners in PreK-5th grade.
•Collaborates with the Secondary American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher in the development/implementation of best practices in the instruction of American Sign Language and identification of curriculum, interventions, and other instructional materials/ resources for students in grades PreK through transition.
• Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the development and use of accommodations for learners who are Deaf/ hard-of-hearing, and further, in the areas of: task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization I planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
•Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
•Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
•Organizes the instructional environment for collaborative group work.
•Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
•Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to language and literacy development for each learner.
•Understands and supports learners’ social-emotional development.
•Collaborates effectively with other staff (especially ASL Bi-Lingual Specialist and other ASL Teacher Coach) in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
•Positively serves as a team member int eh School for the Deaf, and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
•Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
•Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
•Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards- based instruction to K-6th grade students who are Deaf/hard of hearing. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal / School for the Deaf, maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of Bi-Lingual education.
Demonstrates knowledge/ skill in the area of literacy intervention strategies.
Organizes the classroom for collaborative group work.
Works in co-teaching teams with others.
Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students.
Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development in each student.
Understands and supports students’ social-emotional development.
Serves as a Case Manager for assigned students to include responsibility for developing, implementing, and progress monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as facilitating IEP meetings.
Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction and support to K-12th grade learners who are Deaf/hard of hearing and who may have additional needs. Utilizes Colorado Academic Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that monitor learner progress, in a safe and civil school environment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs work associated with standards-based instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal, maintains a positive learning environment utilizing appropriate positive behavior support strategies, keeps learners on task and engaged.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the development and use of accommodations for learners who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing, and further, in the areas of: task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.
Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist learners relative to instruction and activities.
Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based learning.
Organizes the instructional environment for collaborative group work.
Works in co-teaching teams with others.
Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned learners.
Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development for each learner.
Understands and supports learners’ social-emotional development.
Serves as an Advocate for assigned learners.
Coordinates effectively with other staff in facilitating instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.
Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.
Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.
Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.