Terms of Employment:

Length of position: 10.5 months

Hours: Sunday 8:00 PM-12:00 PM & Monday-Thursday 3:00-12:00 PM

SUMMARY

Teaches students social, leisure, daily living, and other life skills, and supervises daily living activities. Evaluates student progress in attaining instructional and optimum levels of independent living and/or vocational goals. Counsels students by offering them advice and guidance. Supervises youth activities and behaviors on a group and individual basis. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaches basic self-help and self-care skills related to independent living and social skill development
Manages student behavior in accordance with the code of conduct or individual behavior plans. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physical intervention of students as necessary according to IEP and TSD’s preferred method of managing aggressive behavior, the MANDT System
Develops, implements, and monitors student activities
Acts as a chaperone of students for off-campus activities and as needed for homegoings
Responds appropriately to emergencies, and notify appropriate staff and parents
Makes parental//guardian contact 1 time a week or as required by the supervisor
May enter students’ rooms and restrooms to check on the safety and personal hygiene of students.
Assumes responsibility for students at all times.
Ensures a safe environment for students and staff by taking appropriate action

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

One year of experience in a child or special needs population care OR two years of coursework related to child growth, development, psychology, care education, or a closely related field
Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is ADVANCED. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Bachelor’s degree related to child growth, development, psychology, care education, or a similar area
Experience working with deaf, special needs, and/or behavioral challenging youth population
Obtain a certificate related to any type of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI, MANDT, etc)
Experience at a residential school for the deaf or another residential childcare facility
Experience in teaching and caring for children and youth with and without disabilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

Residential Supervisor

Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) Code:

Resident Specialist III to V

It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.