MSAD Residential Educator

Agency: Mn State Academies

Location: Faribault, MN

Full-time, unlimited position

About the role

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

Schedule

• Evening shift: Monday–Thursday 2:45 pm–12:00 am, Friday 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
• Days of work: Monday–Friday
• 10-month per year (36-hour weekly) position based on the school calendar
• Additional shift differential of $2.25 between the hours of 6:00 pm–6:00 am

Pay

$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
• Communicate with students using conversational sign language
• Establish rapport with and provide direction to residential students

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 role
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand directions and maintain records
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in conversational sign language (assessed prior to hire)
• Human relations skills to establish rapport and provide direction to students
• Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check within the past 12 months

Physical Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

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 eligibility (some positions qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services