Company Information
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Company Name: American School for the Deaf
Website: https://www.asd-1817.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: Transition Services Assistant 
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
139 N. Main Street
West Hartford, Connecticut. 06107

Job Description:
SCOPE OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Student Transition Services, the
Transition Services Assistant will serve as  job coach and ambassador for the
ASD Transition Services department.

PRIMARY DUTIES
Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of communication styles
with the primary use of American Sign Language (ASL) and English
Communicate with local businesses regarding program workers (student
progress)
Prepare emails and communication with ASD departments and outside agencies
(i.e. vocational rehabilitation, other)
Communicate with and follow up with community-based organizations on behalf
of the program
Computer Skills:
Prepare, submit, & follows-up weekly regarding program transportation
requests
Prepare data collection summaries & rubrics, power points, excel sheets,
google surveys, google docs, and other digital information
Other:
Serve as job coach, model work tasks, and collect data at work sites
Demonstrate an awareness of individual student needs as related to physical
and communication accommodations during on and off-campus experiences
Participate in Transition Services planning meetings
Research and organize community exposure outings
Research college and employment career fairs on behalf of the program
Reinforce travel training with students and teachers
Ability to follow through with on and off campus activities and lessons with
students (1:1, small group, and large group)
Maintain confidentiality regarding student services
Assist with college fairs and other on and off-campus transition events
Research purchase options for necessary program items
Assist with special projects and other related duties as assigned

POSITION

Full-time/ 221 Days -will follow the academic calendar and additional days
will be decided by department supervisor(s)
Non union position
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible)



Requirements:
Associates Degree
Proficient in ASL and English
Proficient in basic computer applications
Ability to secure a “S” or “V” license endorsement preferred
Able to work adjusted hours in order to collaborate with local business




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Associate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.asd-1817.org/about/employment-opportunities
Email application materials to:: jobopportunities@asd-1817.org