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.
On site child care is available for employees. Little Arrows Early Childhood Center accepts children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
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 VCDHH employment application by clicking on this link.Please fill out the form, include your resume and letter of interest and three letters of references; & mail to
Kelly Therieau
209 Austine Drive, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
If you have any questions or would like to email your application and resume ,you may reach Kelly at 802-258-9510 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fax# 802-258-9574
Coordinator of Family Contact and Admissions
Location: Brattleboro, VT; travel may be required out of state.
Qualifications:
BA in Education or related field.
Experience working in an educational setting serving Deaf students.
Knowledge of Deafness and child development.
Planning,organizational & motivational skills.
Proficient interpersonal communication skills and American Sign Language.
Knowledge of current educational law and special education procedures.
Responsibilities:
Provide communication link to student's families as needed.
Coordinate all Admissions activities.
Respond to all inquiries in a timely way.
Collaborate with directors of Austine, William Center and residential Programs to assure
quality services are provided.
Communicate effectively with appropriate stake holders.
Other duties as determined by the President.
Teacher of the Deaf - Summer School
Location: Brattleboro, VT 05301
Time Base: 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Summer months 2012.
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Deaf Education
VT Licenseure in Special Education
American Sign Language and English proficiency
Ability to apply knowledge of child development and special needs
Responsibilities:
Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives
Provide a supportive therapeutic educational environment
Implement behavior management techniques as warranted
Maintain an effective,orderly classroom
Educational Interpreter
Location: Brattleboro, VT, public high school
Time Base: Full Time & Part-Time- starting immediately
Qualifications:
College degree and completion of an interpreter training program preferred.
Holds current professional credentials from the Registry of Interpreter for the Deaf,
National Association of the Deaf or other sanctioned testing system or willingness to work towards
National Interpreter Certification(NIC), must pass the NIC knowledge (written) exam within one year of hire and
the NIC interview and Performance Exam within 3 years of hire.
Educational Interpreting experience and other related interpreting experience
Knowledge of child development and an understanding of the uniqueness and development of Deaf and
hard of hearing students.
Flexible with scheduling and other changes
Valid drivers license and insurance coverage with the ability to transport students as needed
Responsibilities:
Follow the RID code of Professional Conduct within an educational setting.
Work in a team situations with other interpreters to ensure the highest quality provision of interpreter services.
Prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful interpreting/transliteration
Educate consumers about interpreting services
Tutor students as it relates to their mainstream class(es) when needed.
Client Support Specialist for ACCESS for Deaf Vermonters
Location: Brattleboro, Vt
Time Base: Part time; 6-20 hours a week,Monday -Friday. Temporary position till late March.
Qualifications:
Fluency in American Sign Language
BA Degree preferred or High School diploma with minimum 2 years experiences in Human Service
Experience with deafness and deaf culture preferred
Drivers license and personal car required
Responsibilities:
Teaching clients independent living skills(home management) and accessing of community resources.
Transitioning skills, employment community networking and on the job coaching
Communicating/meeting with home care provider, case manager and referral agency as needed
Providing crisis intervention as needed
Assisting with organizing and caring our social and recreational opportunities in the community
Live in Caregiver Needed
Location: Brattleboro, Vt
Time Base: Full-time
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont is actively seeking Shared Living Providers
to work in the homes of individuals with developmental disabilities.
The ideal candidate must be fluent in ASL, possess strong limit setting skills, behavior management experience,
patience, creativity and the ability to work well with their therapeutic treatment team.
This position is a contracted position that comes with a generous- TAX FREE stipend of $28,000. On going training
and support provided.
For more information please contact Jarrod James at 802-463-3532
Email:
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Behavioral Support-Para Educator
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-Time, All shifts
Qualifications:
Experience and degree preferred and 21 years of age
Fluency in ASL
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid and Restraint Training
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.
Teacher of the Deaf
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-time
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Deaf Education
Preferred experience in Autism/Behavior Program.
Vermont Licensure in Special Education, Deaf Education endorsement or obtain
within the first year of employment
American Sign Language proficiency
Ability to apply knowledge of child development and special needs
Ability to apply knowledge of curriculum and assessment
Ability to apply classroom management and discipline techniques
Responsibilities:
Provide a supportive, therapeutic educational environment
Implement behavior management techniques as warranted
Prepare, document and write reports related to student progress, conduct
evaluations as required.
Residential Advisor
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: 2nd Shift -Monday - Thursday 2pm -11:15 pm
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
21 years old.
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.
Overnight Residential Staff
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full time Monday- Thursday 11:00pm-8:15am
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or High School Graduate
21 years old
Effective Communication skills to include American Sign Language
Willingness to receive CPR, First Aid & Restraint Training
Willingness to learn behavior management techniques
Understands the uniqueness & development of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
Responsibilities:
Attend professional & staff development seminars/workshops in child development & Behavior management techniques
Provides a safe & orderly environment
Be able to respond to student related emergencies.
Speech - Language Pathologist
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time base: Consultant and/ or part-time
Qualifications: Degree and Licensed required
Paraprofessionals
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Time Base: Full-time
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree OR High School Diploma and related experience.
21 years old.
Understands the uniqueness and development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Proficiency in ASL
Valid driver's 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
Must be able to assist student with physical motor needs to include lifting guiding.
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:
Bachelors Degree or High School Graduate
21 years old
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
Nursing Position
Time Base: RN's & LPN's full-time & part -time & Substitute positions
Location: Brattleboro, VT
Requirements:
Vermont State Licensure required (or willing to obtain immediately)
CPR certification preferred, will provide if necessary
Willingness to learn American Sign Language
May include some holiday/weekend/summer responsibilities and rotating "on call" assignment
COMMUNITY BASED & REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Are You Seeking a Job that Allows You to Work at Home?
! Be a Shared Living Provider!
The Developmental Service Division of Health care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont is seeking an
individual to provide support and guidance to an individual with developmental disabilities. This provider needs to be able to communicate fluently in American Sign Language. We are looking for a provider who is willing to provide live in supports within the clients home.
HCRS is seeking an individual who is active, willing to provide guidance and be part of a therapeutic treatment team.
The individual will also have daytime supports in the community. In return for your services as the shared living provider, you will receive a tax-free difficulty of care stipend, respite, room and board, and specialized community supports for the client. Training and supervision will be provided.
For more information or to inquire about being a Shared Living Provider for HCRS, please call Jarod James
at 802-463-3532 or email
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to request an application.
HCRS is a private non-profit community services organization.