Walden School

Exempt/Salary

12-Month

Full-time

Salary Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

In-Person

American Sign Language Required

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more!

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.

For our Mission, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About Walden School:

Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Director is responsible for the management of child care services within his/her designated program. This includes direct supervision of the child care supervisors; assurance of effective supervision for all child care workers; development and implementation of structures, procedures, and interventions that meet the needs of students and are consistent with program philosophy; and oversight of programming to ensure safe and effective service delivery. 

SUPERVISOR: Director of Walden School 

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGEMENT

Develop and implement structures that keep students safe and provide them with opportunities for learning, healing, personal growth and enjoyment. 

Oversee service delivery to ensure the therapeutic needs of students are being met in the milieu. 

Maintain close contact with parents and guardians to obtain their input regarding the needs of their child and to keep them informed of services and progress. 

Ensure that all students have Individualized Service Plans twice a year that are in compliance with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Oversee writing of and review of Critical Incident Reports for residential shifts. 

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

SUPERVISION

Provide direct supervision to the child care supervisors; ensure that structures, policies and procedures are being implemented. 

Provide direct supervision to the Recreation Specialist and the Independent Living Skills Specialist and ensure that effective plans are being implemented. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required, Master’s degree preferred 
• Two years direct care and supervisory experience in residential treatment; management experience in an educational or residential program serving Deaf children with emotional/behavioral challenges
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency 
• Verbal and written communication at sufficient levels to ensure effective and appropriate communication and report writing
• Some early evening hours are required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing
• Willingness to transport students in TLC vehicles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to perform all duties of the job including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, pulling, typing, prolonged standing or sitting, and restraining a dysregulated student when necessary.