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St. Rita School for the Deaf is an academic 10-month program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing impaired children from birth through 20 years of age. St. Rita School is an equal opportunity employer/educational private institution. Skills in Total Communication are required of all personnel.

TITLE: RESIDENT ADVISOR – WEEK
AREA: ONE FOR GIRLS DORMITORY
ONE FOR BOYS DORMITORY
NATURE OF WORK: This is a live-in position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education or related Field.
2. Proficiency in Sign Language.
3. Knowledge of child growth and development and behavior.
4. Physical stamina, emotional maturity and patience needed for residential living.

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE

SUPERVISES: Students in the dormitory and students in the after school programs.

JOB GOAL:
1. To assist the student in group living, personal hygiene, interpersonal relationships, social graces and spiritual and moral development.
2. To create a healthful living situation in which the student can mature and develop as an individual with unique needs and personality.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To care for the student at all times outside of class time.
2. To maintain a neat, clean and pleasant dormitory and social area.
3. To provide a good health care program including: appropriate diet, rest and exercise, personal hygiene, care of sick student.
4. To assign and monitor student duties.
5. To assist the students in caring for and managing their money.
6. To guide and assist the students with planning of recreational activities and the utilization of their leisure time.
7. To discipline inappropriate behavior according to school policy.
8. To advise and counsel both the student and the parents.
9. To provide an area and time for studies and intellectual pursuits.
10. To support the philosophy and objectives of the school.


Submit your resume to:
Peter Keller
Director of Student Life
St. Rita School for the Deaf
1720 Glendale Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215-1258
E-mail pkeller@srsdeaf.org

St. Rita School for The Deaf

Happenings at St. Rita School for the Deaf

Students and staff have been working very hard on Clowns’ Play a participation play based on “Jack and The Beanstalk” for children of all ages and anyone who is young at heart. In this production the audience will be learning some sign language. The drama is this weekend May 1st and 2nd at 8:00 p.m. The cost is $5 an adult, $3 for children and seniors.

May 4th is the annual Golf Outing. If you would like to pledge a golfer, you still have time! Contact the development office if you would like to make a pledge.

May 17th is Sally’s Caring Hands and Walk. Sally Monahan was a St. Rita’s school counselor for over 12 years. She battled a rare cancer. When she was first diagnosed she said she was ready to accept whatever God had in mind. Her spirit throughout the illness was amazing. On May 19, 2006 Sally was accepted into God’s kingdom. To honor Sally and the loving service she gave to St. Rita School for the Deaf, her family and friends created the “Sally’s Caring Hands Scholarship Fund”. The money raised from the walk goes into the scholarship fund which is used to provide scholarships to students attending St. Rita School for the Deaf. It is a great family event with a walk, food, and family activities. You can register online or at the school. You can find more information at http://www.srsdeaf.org/events/sally/sally.html