TO APPLY IN PERSON:
On Campus - Austine School for the Deaf, 130 Austine Drive, (off Maple Street - Holton Hall, 2nd floor) in Brattleboro, VT.
TO APPLY BY MAIL:
You may print out the employment application by clicking on this link. Please fill out the form, include your resume and letter of interest and mail to to
Kelly Therieau (unless other instructions are noted)
209 Austine Drive, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
If you have any questions you may reach Kelly at 802-258-9510 or email: ktherieau@vcdhh.org
AUSTINE CAMPUS
The Austine School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a state approved Pre-k through 12th grade comprehensive educational program promoting excellence and life long learning. Due to expanding programs, we are looking for quality people with the abilities to serve our students with compassion and energy.
You must have knowledge of American Sign language or ability to learn if applying for positions working with our students.
Excellent benefits package includes medical/dental, life and disability insurance, personal/sick paid time off and a friendly working environment.
Teacher of Oral/Deaf Students
Location: Northern VT - Public High School
Time base: Full Time
Part-Time Interpreter
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: 15 Hours per week
Overnight Residential Advisor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: Monday - Thursday 11:00 pm -8:15 am
Qualifications:
High School Graduate
Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students
Responsibilities:
Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child development and behavior management techniques
Provides a safe and orderly environment
Be able to respond to student related emergencies
Paraprofessional for Autism Program
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: 1st shift 7am-3pm school year, 6:30am-3:30pm
Qualifications:
High School Diploma & related experience
Related training in Autism spectrum disorders preferred
Proficiency in ASL
Responsibilities:
Assist teacher with tutoring & classroom management
Assist with morning residential program
Must be able to assist student with daily living skills & assist student
with physical motor needs to include lifting,guiding.
Speech - Language Pathologist
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: Consultant and/ or part-time
Qualifications: Degree and Licensed required
Target date of January 2011
Residential Advisor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: 2nd Shift -Monday - Thursday 2pm -11:15 pm
Qualifications:
High School Graduate
Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing students
Responsibilities:
Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the students
Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child development and behavior management techniques
Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential programs which help students develop into healthy well- rounded individuals.
Weekend Residential Advisor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: 35-38 hours (see below)
Friday: 11 am-10 pm
Saturday 8 am-10 pm
Sunday 8 am-10 pm
Qualifications:
High School Graduate
Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf & Hard of
Hearing students
Responsibilities:
Enhance social and interpersonal relationships among the students
Attend professional and staff development seminars/workshops in child development and behavior management techniques
Assist in the development and implementation of proactive, preventative residential programs which help students develop into healthy well- rounded individuals
Paraprofessional
Time Base: Full Time
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Qualifications:
High School diploma and related experience. Understand the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Proficiency in ASL
Enthusiasm for working with children ages 3-21.
Valid drivers license.
Willingness to obtain a VT bus license.
Responsibilities:
Assist teachers with tutoring and instruction, classroom management and clerical tasks.
Assist with morning residential program.
Participate in staff development activities.
Willingness to obtain certification in First Aid, CPR, and restraint training.
Must be able to assist student with physical motor needs to include lifting, guiding.
Nursing Position
COMMUNITY BASED & REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Teacher of the Deaf
Time Base: Part time
Location: Swanton, Vermont
Responsibilities:
Teach all levels /content areas of high school education
Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives
Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in students.
Requirements:
Degree in Deaf Education, MA Preferred
American Sign Language fluency & English preferred
Vermont Teaching license in Special Education