Company Information
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Company Name: Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Website: https://www.wpsd.org

Job Information
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Job Title: Dean of Girls
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
300 E Swissvale Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15218
United States

Job Description:
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCAL POSITION TITLE:

Dean of Girls

EMPLOYEE STATUS

This position is considered to be an exempt, 199-day position, working 8
hours per day for a total of 40 hours per week.

ROLE RELATIONSHIPS

The Dean of Girls reports to the Chief Engagement and Collaboration Officer
(CECO).

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for activities and programs for residential
students.  Works to provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the
students.

Supervises all matters pertaining to the residence and related after-school
activities including scheduling of Residential Supervisors, transportation,
off-campus activities, sports and avocational clubs.

Supervises and evaluates Residential Supervisors and assumes responsibility
for all staff and residential functions.

Conducts meetings with appropriate staff members to explain responsibilities
and procedures.  Follow-ups and written warnings are under the dean’s
responsibility when a residential staff member violates a policy or rule.

Develops workshops and training programs for Residential Supervisors relating
to the physical, social and mental/emotional welfare of the students.

Acts as liaison with other administrators when needed on student behavior,
discipline, special needs, accomplishments and parent requests; assists in
the implementation of student behavior plans.

Participates in all interview processes to fill Residential Supervisor
positions.

Promotes positive relationship and communication with parents, students and
administrators through personal discussions, telephone/text/VP conversations,
and letters or written reports

Available for student emergencies – on call while students are on campus
and for weekend school-related events.

Assists in the preparation of the “Code of Conduct”, “Student
Handbook”, and “Residential Supervisor Handbook.”

Meets with the Administrative Team, school committees and Parent Organization
when scheduled.

Other duties as assigned by the CECO.

QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED
(Clearances must be maintained every five years by the employee).

Certification of PA Mandated Reporting Training
PA State Police Criminal Background Clearance
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI Clearance
Act 82

SPECIALIZED TRAINING, EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

The Dean of Girls should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling,
Education of the Deaf, Social Work, Special Education or related area or have
equivalent work and experience.  She should have some experience in staff
supervision and be able to develop and implement programs for after-school
activities.

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for this position is
“Advanced.”  The minimum level accepted at hire is “Intermediate.”

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required and must be
maintained by the employee

CPR Training is required.

Valid PA Driver’s License is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position may require the following physical demands:
Ability to lift light objects such as reams of paper, stacks or reports,
generally objects 15 pounds or less
Ability to lift or help lift students in some situations
Walking about campus and buildings
Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching as necessary to work with
students
Standing for long periods of time
Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time
Ability to read and attend to computer screens for long periods of time
Ability to drive a car and/or school vehicles
Manual dexterity skills for using office equipment



Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Deaf Education, Social Work, Special
Education or related field.  Must have experience in staff supervision and be
able to develop and implement programs for after-school activities.




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

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: tbehanna@wpsd.org
Additional Instructions:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Todd Behanna
HR Specialist
Western PA School for the Deaf
300 E Swissvale Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
tbehanna@wpsd.org