Msad - residential Educator 36 Hr/weekly

MSAD-Residential Educator 36 Hr/Weekly

Job Class: Human Services Technician

Agency: Mn State Academies

Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift (Sun 7pm-12am and Mon-Thurs 2:45pm-10:30pm)

Days of Work: Sunday - Thursday

Salary Range: $21.22 - $28.44 / hourly

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Work Area: MSAD Dorm

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Re-Posting: Yes

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

This job is FIRST open to employees of this agency who are in the Human Services Technician classification and are eligible to bid. Other qualified applicants will be considered if there are no eligible bidders. This position is eligible for an additional shift differential of $2.25 between the hours of 6pm-6am.

THIS POSITION IS A 10-MONTH PER YEAR (36 hour weekly) POSITION - SCHEDULE IS BASED ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR

Provide supervision of student(s) in the residential area and other duties as assigned at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf.

Positions at the State Academy for the Deaf require signing skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire.

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 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge in writing basic reports, do basic arithmetic, and read and interpret charts and graphs.
• Ability to perform emergency procedures and personal safety techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check within the past 12 months.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.