MSAD-Residential Educator

Overview

The work you ll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Provide supervision of student(s) in the residential area and other duties as assigned at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf. Positions at the State Academy for the Deaf require signing skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire.

• A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Para educator) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics or readiness for each OR the ability to pass the Parapro or Para educator assessment within the first 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory setting or in a similar setting as a caregiver.
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand and follow directions and to maintain records and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in conversational sign language (to be assessed prior to offer of hire).
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to residential students.
• Demonstrated knowledge in writing basic reports, do basic arithmetic, and read and interpret charts and graphs.
• Ability to perform emergency procedures and personal safety techniques.

• Advanced ASL Skills
• Previous experience/background working with deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Demonstrated knowledge in therapeutic intervention, first aid/CPR.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Must be able to walk/stand for at least eight hours.

• Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check within the past 12 months.

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For over 150 years, the Minnesota State Academies has provided educational services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and blind/visually impaired students who range in age from birth to 21. The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) and the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB) are statewide public schools with dormitory options that serves students from all regions of the state.

Our teachers are professionally trained and licensed in Deaf/Hard of Hearing and blind/visually impaired education.

As an employee, you ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

State of Minnesota agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Minnesota state agencies provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact the Careers Help Desk.

• Job
• Location:
  
  Faribault
• Work Shift/
  
  Hours:
  
  Evening Shift
• Days of Work:
  Sunday - Thursday (Sun 7pm-11pm and Mon-Thurs 2:45pm-10:45pm)
• Salary Range: $21.22 - $28.44 / hourly
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Work Area: MSAD Dorm