MSAD Residential Educator-Intermittent

State of Minnesota

Faribault, MN

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Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Diversity, Documentation, Employee Benefits, English Language, First Aid, Hearing Impairment, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Record Keeping, Sign Language, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
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Working Title: MSAD Residential Educator-Intermittent

Job Class: Human Services Technician

Agency: Mn State Academies


+ Job ID : 95470

+ Location : Faribault

+ Telework Eligible : No

+ Full/Part Time : Intermittent

+ Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

+ Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ Date Posted : 07/13/2026

+ Closing Date : 12/11/2026

+ Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Acads-Insuff Wk Tm

+ Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / MSAD Tate Hall Intermittents

+ Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening or Overnight Shift

+ Days of Work : Sunday - Thursday

+ Travel Required : No

+ Salary Range: $21.59 / hourly

+ Classified Status : Classified

+ Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

+ FLSA Status : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No


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.


Applications received in response to this announcement will be used to fill Intermittent Human Services Technician (HST) vacancies at the MN State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) for the 2026-2027 school year.


The work schedule follows the school calendar and may include 3 weeks in July for the summer school program.


Applicants submitting resumes to this announcement will be in a pool of candidates considered throughout the school year. You will be called in on an as needed basis to fill behind current MSA employees. This position is not eligible for benefits.


+ This position provides substitute dormitory instruction or student management aide support at MSAD.

+ Under general supervision, 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.


Positions at the MN State Academy for the Deaf require American Sign Language (ASL) 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.


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.

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