Evening Resident Assisstant

About the role

The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The Resident Assistant position involves supervising students in dormitories, classrooms, dining facilities, and recreational events under the supervision of the Residential Leader. This is a 2nd shift position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in dormitories, classrooms, lunchrooms, and off-campus trips under the supervision of the teacher or residential leader.
• Prepare necessary materials as directed by the teacher and/or supervisor.
• Aid in activities outside the classroom and/or dormitories.
• Support discipline policy of the classroom/residential program, resolving conflicts between students and assisting in monitoring behavior plans.
• Affirm that student hygiene, toileting, and safety needs are met.
• Perform a variety of duties providing for the guidance, care, training, development, and socialization of hearing and/or visually impaired, physically challenged, or developmentally delayed students.
• Promote the nine dimensions of student development, including cultural, intellectual, life planning, political, spiritual, physical, emotional, sexual, and social.
• Cook and serve meals in the dining facility.
• Coordinate programs and recreational activities for students and complete and document programming plans, paperwork, incidents, and student progress.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic understanding of the characteristics, needs, and effective methods of guidance of students of varying ages at different stages of development and at different levels of mental ability.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and agency rules, and regulations.
• Ability to keep accurate records concerning the care of the students.
• Ability to supervise students in dormitories, classrooms, and other on- and off-campus activities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

What You'll Need For Success

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic understanding of the characteristics, needs, and effective methods of guidance of students of varying ages at different stages of development and at different levels of mental ability.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and agency rules, and regulations.
• Ability to keep accurate records concerning the care of the students.
• Ability to supervise students in dormitories, classrooms, and other on- and off-campus activities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.