Residential Advisor Substitute

Location: Missouri School for the Deaf (MSD), 505 E. 5th St., Fulton, MO 65251

Hourly pay: $18.75

About the role

The Residential Advisor Sub provides a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for students during evening and overnight hours on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for students at all times.
• Provide active programming appropriate to the functional level of the students.
• Promote positive self-esteem and self-worth through meaningful interaction.
• Teach social and emotional skills.
• Accompany and supervise students during meals; teach appropriate dining etiquette.
• Observe students and note unusual behavior in daily reports.
• Apply behavior modification techniques and discipline to enhance student development.
• Follow health care procedures, including personal care, hygiene, and transporting students to the Health Center.
• Participate in and/or accompany students during residential recreational activities, field trips, and athletic trips.
• Serve as a chaperone for students traveling to and from school as needed.
• Walk students to and from cottages, school, and meals.
• Communicate important information to other staff members verbally and in writing.
• Check on and support students who have issues during the night.
• Monitor and/or assist students in getting ready for school in the morning.
• Identify dormitory and maintenance/repair needs; complete reports and paperwork.
• Collect, send out, and assist with laundry.
• Follow all safety procedures to ensure student safety.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; walk distances between buildings to actively monitor students.
• Perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, crouching, and kneeling to assist students in routine and crisis situations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must be certified or willing to obtain and maintain certification in CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 months of experience with children, especially children with special needs.
• Other qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the above educational requirement at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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