Dormitory Counselors Dormitory Counselors at a Residential School at a Residential School for the Deaffor the Deaf

ASL2ASL2Alyssa ScullyAlyssa ScullyTiffany DeSantisTiffany DeSantisJessica KangJessica Kang

Job DescriptionJob Description

Counselors are responsible for Counselors are responsible for providing a safe and educational home providing a safe and educational home away from home environment.away from home environment.

They need to supervise and know the They need to supervise and know the whereabouts of their students.whereabouts of their students.

They also manage a residence hall They also manage a residence hall unit.unit.

Participate in staff conferences with Participate in staff conferences with faculty members.faculty members.

Job Description Job Description ContinuedContinued The counselors are The counselors are

in charge of in charge of arranging and arranging and providing after providing after school activities to school activities to promote their promote their students moral, students moral, social, emotional, social, emotional, physical, and physical, and educational growth.educational growth.

Job Description Job Description Continued…againContinued…again The counselors work The counselors work

with students on with students on completing daily completing daily tasks, practicing tasks, practicing proper hygiene, proper hygiene, teaching proper teaching proper social etiquettes, social etiquettes, tutor students with tutor students with homework, assist homework, assist students with time students with time management, and management, and coordinate after coordinate after school activities for school activities for students. students.

A high school students A high school students schedule schedule

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule 2:50 p.m.2:50 p.m.

Students return to Residence Students return to Residence HallHall

3:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.

See their teachers in Ely See their teachers in Ely Building if necessaryBuilding if necessary

3:15 p.m.3:15 p.m.

Athletic PracticesAthletic Practices

3:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.3:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CheckersCheckers

3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Activities: King's CornerChess/CheckersCard GamesArts & CraftsHiking Public Library Baker ParkDowntownMallBake SaleCooking

A high school students A high school students schedule schedule Holiday DecorationsVarious Board GamesEducational Field TripSwimming Various Activities on Court

(outside)5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Dinner6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Study Hour /Quiet Hour,

Computer Lab in Residence Halls (with yellow pass from teachers)

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Organization

Meeting/Workshop (Mondays)

7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Leisure Time/Activities/Sports Activities/Watch home games*8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Checkers9:15 p.m. Back to Residence Halls9:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Shower/Clean Rooms10:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. Lights Out

Activities!!!Activities!!!

Education NeededEducation Needed

High school diplomaHigh school diploma 1 to 2 years of experience in a 1 to 2 years of experience in a

student development-related fieldstudent development-related field 60 credits from an accredited 60 credits from an accredited

college or universitycollege or university Fluency in ASL and written English Fluency in ASL and written English

Knowledge of the Deaf Community Knowledge of the Deaf Community Interpersonal skillsInterpersonal skills

Education Needed Education Needed ContinuedContinued Two years of college is preferred but is Two years of college is preferred but is

better to have 4 years or a BA better to have 4 years or a BA (Bachelor of Arts Degree)(Bachelor of Arts Degree)

Knowledge of behavior management Knowledge of behavior management techniquestechniques

CEASD (Conference of Educational CEASD (Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf) Dormitory Programs for the Deaf) Dormitory Counselor Certificate is requiredCounselor Certificate is required

SalarySalary

Residential Counselors Deaf Residential Counselors Deaf Services in Pittsburgh, Services in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

Salary = $35,000Salary = $35,000

Residential CounselorResidential Counselor Salary = $11.00 - $13.00 HourlySalary = $11.00 - $13.00 Hourly

Job OutlookJob Outlook

The job outlook varies on:The job outlook varies on:– How long you work thereHow long you work there– Prior experiencePrior experience

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