MSAB Residential Educator-Overnight

About the Role

Under general supervision, contributes to the design and delivery of instructional programs to blind/visually impaired students. Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors. This position provides substitute dormitory instruction or student management aide support at MSAB.

Responsibilities

• Provide dormitory instruction and student management support
• Contribute to the design and delivery of instructional programs for blind/visually impaired students
• Provide educational instruction using a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors

Minimum Qualifications

• A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Paraeducator) 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 Paraeducator assessment within the first 6 months of hire
• Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory setting as a caregiver
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand and follow directions and to maintain records and documentation
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to residential students

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

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

Shift & Schedule

• Overnight Shift (12am-8am)
• Monday - Friday

Pay

• $21.59 - $28.94 / hourly

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 when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• 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