Data Specialist and Special Projects Coord.

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

Data Specialist and Special Projects Coordinator 

CLOSING DATE:          Until Filled

CREATED:                    07/10/2025

POST:                          07/11/2025

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 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.

Position:                     Data and Special Projects Coordinator 

Department:               Education

Supervisor:                 Assistant Executive Director

Description:                Full time – 12 Months Benefits Eligible

Union Status:              Non-Collective Bargaining (non-union) 

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Assistant Executive Director, and/or their designee, the Data and Special Projects Coordinator will oversee the behavioral documentation software, produce and analyze behavioral data for ASD students and facilitate the communication of outcomes to ASD staff, parents, guardians and other agencies, as appropriate.  Additionally, the position will also support the ASD Birth-to-Three program including the implementation and ongoing support of the new electronic records system.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Under the supervision of the Assistant Executive Director or their designee, the Data and Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for the following duties:
• Oversee electronic DCF mandated case files, via the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Oversee and assist with entering behavioral data into the School-Wide Information System (SWIS) for all programs, monitor the timeliness of data entry, and produce reports, when necessary or requested.
• Provide support with behavioral data analysis campus wide.
• Develop, coordinate, and provide assistance to clinical, school and residential staff campus wide with the provision of the data systems.
• Provide regular staff training and support regarding the documentation procedures and systems (EHR, SWIS), and other behavioral and/or data-based systems.
• Assist with the roll-out of the new electronic system (Central Reach) for the ASD Birth-to-Three program and provide ongoing support.
• Provide overall support of the ASD Birth-to-Three program as requested by the director.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• Comply with all internal and external confidentiality policies and regulations. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• American Sign Language proficiency preferred; willingness to learn required. 
• Requires creative problem-solving skills, familiarity with electronic systems and ability to work collaboratively in a team.   
• Must be comfortable communicating with and providing trainings to various groups. 
• Applicants should be willing to work flexible hours, when needed.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Compensation range is based on experience and available upon request
• Outstanding benefits package including Retirement 403B with generous school matching, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits. 
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service

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).     

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.