Residential Advisor-3rd shift SDB
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Residential Advisor-3rd Shift SDB
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Title:
Residential Advisor-3rd shift SDB
00142
State Role
Title:
Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $29,610 - $37,000
Pay Band: 2
Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind
Location:
VA School for Deaf & Blind
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties
About Us The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities. VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options. VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!
VSDB prepares students for life!
About this position Why come to VSDB? Supportive and positive team setting Great comprehensive benefit package including:
Ample paid time off including more than 12 holidays Summer break Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Free life insurance This is a 10-month position (paid over 12 months) with full state benefits, working 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday, during the overnight hours. The beginning date for this position is July 2026.
Job Duties Provide for the comprehensive care and management of sensory-impaired children and provide a nurturing and learning residential environment. Assist in the provision of essential services for children with deafness, blindness or sensory-impaired multiple disabilities by providing quality day and residential instructional programs to children referred by local school divisions and by serving as a resource for children with similar disabilities educated throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications Ability to interact with individuals in a patient, positive and sensitive manner in order to provide for their direct care and development. Ability to carry out instructional, personal care and support tasks and to plan and implement activity programs for individuals with sensory impairment, intellectual disabilities or severe disabilities. Skill in behavior management or ability to complete behavior management training.
Ability to work independently and follow school policies and procedures. Proficiency level of "Intermediate" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Scale or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
Physical requirements:
Ability to interact on a physical level with individuals and perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending and climbing. Ability to monitor individuals during transportation and drive state vehicles in order to transport students to and from the school campus as needed. Current CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be obtained in accordance with school policies.
Valid Virginia Driver's license with driving record that reflects sense of responsibility for highway and passenger safety.
Additional Considerations Ability to work with students with behavioral difficulties and acute medical needs is preferred. Sufficient life and work experience to demonstrate an ability to maintain a stable environment and to provide guidance to children in the age range for which the employee will be responsible is preferred. Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Human Service Assistant is preferred.
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with VSDB, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements:
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment);…
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