Dormitory Counselors at a
Residential School for the
Deaf
ASL2
Alyssa Scully
Tiffany DeSantis
Jessica Kang
Job Description
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Counselors are responsible for
providing a safe and educational home
away from home environment.
They need to supervise and know the
whereabouts of their students.
They also manage a residence hall
unit.
Participate in staff conferences with
faculty members.
Job Description
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The counselors are
in charge of
arranging and
providing after
school activities to
promote their
students moral,
social, emotional,
physical, and
educational growth.
Job Description
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The counselors work
with students on
completing daily tasks,
practicing proper
hygiene, teaching
proper social
etiquettes, tutor
students with
homework, assist
students with time
management, and
coordinate after school
activities for students.
A high school students
schedule
3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Daily Schedule
Activities:
2:50 p.m.
King's Corner
Students return to Residence Chess/Checkers
Hall
Card Games
3:00 p.m.
Arts & Crafts
See their teachers in Ely
Hiking
Building if necessary
Public Library
3:15 p.m.
Baker Park
Athletic Practices
Downtown
3:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mall
Checkers
Bake Sale
Cooking
A high school students
schedule
Holiday Decorations
Various Board Games
Educational Field Trip
Swimming
Various Activities on Court
(outside)
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner
6:30 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.
Checkers
9:15 p.m.
Back to Residence Halls
9:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Shower/Clean Rooms
10:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
Lights Out
Activities!!!
Education Needed
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High school diploma
1 to 2 years of experience in a student
development-related field
60 credits from an accredited college
or university
Fluency in ASL and written English
Knowledge of the Deaf Community
Interpersonal skills
Education Needed
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Two years of college is preferred but is
better to have 4 years or a BA (Bachelor of
Arts Degree)
Knowledge of behavior management
techniques
CEASD (Conference of Educational
Administrators of Schools and Programs for
the Deaf) Dormitory Counselor Certificate is
required
Salary
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Residential Counselors Deaf Services
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Salary = $35,000
Residential Counselor
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Salary = $11.00 - $13.00 Hourly
Job Outlook
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The job outlook varies on:
– How long you work there
– Prior experience
Bibliography
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www.msd.edu
www.deafdigest.com
www.msd.edu/employment/job_listing
/studentlife/slc.htm
www.asd1817.org/employment/0809/1118_fem
ale_rc294.html
Bibliography Continued
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www.indeed.com/salary?q1=residentia
l+deaf+services&|1=pittsburgh%2C+
PA
www.getsocialworkjobs.com/residentia
l-counselor