MSAD Residential Educator-Intermittent

About the role

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design and delivery of instructional programs to deaf/hard of hearing or deaf/blind students.
• Provides educational instruction and uses a variety of techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
• Requires American Sign Language (ASL) skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire.

Requirements

• 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 or in a similar setting as a caregiver.
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand and follow directions and to maintain records and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in conversational sign language (to be assessed prior to offer of hire).
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to residential students.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred qualifications: Advanced ASL Skills, Previous experience/background working with deaf/hard of hearing students, Demonstrated knowledge in therapeutic intervention, first aid/CPR.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• 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 to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Pay

$21.59 / hourly

Schedule

Evening or Overnight Shift