CLOSING DATE: Until filled.
REV: 02/07/2022
POST: 02/07/2022

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners. ASD is accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), as well as the Conference of Educational Administrators of School Programs for the Deaf (CEASD).
ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.
SCOPE OF DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Employment Specialist is primarily responsible for the onboarding function at the American School for the Deaf. This position collaborates closely with the Human Resources Generalist regarding the recruitment of new employees and lends their expertise and assistance in the interview process. The Employment Specialist is responsible for DCF and State Department of Education file reviews, is responsible for securing and housing all Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) as well as other duties as assigned by the Human Resource Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Manage the onboarding process of new staff; including but not limited to writing offer letters, processing required paperwork, completion of background checks, processing State and FBI fingerprint backgrounds, and ensuring completion of required physical
• Responsible for onboarding additional staff such as Student Teachers, Interns, Seasonal and Camp IB Staff, and Volunteers
• Create files for new employees, and ensures that all required paperwork including mandatory training is included; responsible for reference checks
• Write job descriptions and create job postings for new positions.
• Collaborate with Human Resource Generalist regarding recruiting qualified applicants. Assist with posting positions on ASD Website as well as Indeed
• Correspond with prospective new hires, participate in the interview process as required
• Participate in new hire orientation, set up training for new staff, coordinate mobile fingerprint unit
• Demonstrate understanding of union contracts related to all employment matters; effectively communicate interpretation of contracts to employees
• Track all transfer requests and collaborate with Administration, notify appropriate personnel/staff regarding transfers to ensure a smooth transition
• Collaborate with school administrators regarding Student Teacher and Intern applicants and placements as well as Volunteer applicants and placements.
• Conducts comparative salary studies for categories of employees specified by the Human Resources Manager.
• Responsible for regular Personnel File Reviews for audit by various state agencies
• Responsible for Human Resources portion of the re-licensing of school programs
• Responsible for CHRI and the management of documentation
• Coordinate the CEASD certification process for Residential Counseling staff
• Develops and maintains a working relationship with other school departments and is sensitive to current school-wide issues and trends.
• Functions as an effective member of the Human Resources Department.
• Other related duties as assigned

HOW TO APPLY:
Visit our website: www.asd-1817.org to download an application or you may complete an application directly on line, or send application with resume and or letter of interest to:

Human Resources
American School for the Deaf
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Fax: 860.215.2891

or via email to jobopportunities@asd-1817.org

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
• Compensation range is specified by education and experience.
• Excellent benefit package including group health insurance, retirement, PTO, and other fringe benefits

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).