MSAB-Residential Educator

Agency: Minnesota State Academies

Location: Faribault

Full-time, unlimited position

About the role

This position provides supervision of students in the residential area and other duties as assigned at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind.

Schedule

Evening shift: Sunday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Monday – Thursday 2:45 PM – 12:00 AM

Days of work: Sunday – Thursday

Pay

Salary range: $21.59 – $28.94 per hour

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the residential dormitory
• Assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics, or readiness as needed
• Maintain records and documentation
• Perform emergency procedures and personal safety techniques

Requirements

• A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Paraeducator) demonstrating the ability to assist with instruction, OR the ability to pass the assessment within the first 6 months of hire
• Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory setting or similar caregiver setting
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand directions and maintain records
• Human-relations skills to establish rapport with and provide direction to residential students
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Ability to walk and stand for at least eight hours
• Successful criminal background check within the past 12 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience or background working with blind or visually impaired students

Benefits

• 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 after three years of service
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily living/convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care