The Opportunity: Job Overview
Do you want to make an impact on the lives of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or
deafblind? Do you want to work in an environment that puts kids first? MSDB is the place for you!
Your daily work involves teaching, helping, empowering students in our residential program to be the best they can
be. Our desire is to ensure that our students—who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or
deafblind—have access to a living environment that matches the care and support they would receive at home.
Core Impact Areas
Instruction & Supervision (80 %):
You will mentor and model for the students you work with:
- Instructs students in age appropriate daily living skills
- Knows where students in department are at all times
- Works with students to complete homework and other projects
- Instructs students on appropriate leisure time activities
- Instructs/monitors students on healthy meal planning and cooking skills to make evening/weekend meals
- Attends department meetings as scheduled
- Transport students to off-campus activities, appointments and on Travel Weekends
- Collaborate with other Residential Advisors and Counselors regarding student needs and activities
Maintain Safe & Clean Environment: 10%
- Follow established emergency evacuation procedures
- Makes sure the Cottage is clean and sanitary
- Report all maintenance issues through established procedures
Record Keeping (5 %):
- Completes daily logbook
- Completes incident reports when needed
- Submits timesheets and requests for leave as instructed
All other duties as assigned (5%)
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References, Letter of Interest (Internal Position)
