Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Dr. Steven E. Farmer, Chief Executive Officer

POSITION TITLE:

Dean of Girl’s (5:00 PM – 11 PM S, 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM M-TH)

REPORTS TO:

Chief Engagement and Collaboration Officer (CECO)

LOCATION:

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

POSITION OPENING:

ASAP

JOB
DESCRIPTION:

This is an exempt, full-time, 199-day position. 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 a liaison with other administrators when
needed on student behavior, discipline, special needs, accomplishments, and parent requests and assists in the
implementation of student behavior plans, participates in all interview processes to fill Residential Supervisor positions.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:

The Dean of Girl’s 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. This individual should have some
experience in staff supervision and be able to develop and implement programs for after-school activities.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at
hire is “Intermediate.”

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required.



APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Alisa Stroud
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
astroud@wpsd.org

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or

sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.