Independent Living Coordinator

POSITION TITLE:

Independent Living Program (ILP) Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director of Student Life

LOCATION:

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

300 E Swissvale Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15218

POSITION OPENING:

8/17/2026

JOB

DESCRIPTION:

This is a 199-day, exempt, full-time position. The hours will vary and some weekend and evening work is required.

Position responsibilities include:

 Provide leadership and oversight of residential independent living programming

 Support Residential Advisors in implementing consistent student supports

 Oversee instruction in independent living skills

 Support alignment of programming with IEP transition goals and graduation requirements

 Support students in school-based and community-based work experience

 Provide job coaching using modeling, prompting, and fading strategies

 Collaborate with educational teams to support student transition planning

 Work closely with Coordinator of After-School Programs to align student activities

 Collaborate with teachers, residential staff, and related service providers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and experience in education, special education, human services or related field is required.

Experience working with Deaf/HH strongly preferred. Experience in residential programs, transition services,

or youth development preferred. Knowledge of independent living instruction and job coaching also preferred.

The hours will vary and some weekend and evening work is required.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:

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

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required. A physical, drug screen and TB is required prior

to beginning employment

APPLICATION

PROCEDURE:

Send letter of application (found on WPSD's website) and resume to:

[email protected]

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.

Pay: $21.06 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please share your experience coordinating and leading an independent living program form individuals ages 17-22.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• American Sign Language (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15218 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person