Overnight Resident Assisstant

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD):

The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The Indiana School for the Deaf is accredited by AdvancED Indiana and the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). It provides services to approximately 342 students enrolled on campus. About 60% of the students live on campus during the academic year. ISD offers a full range of social activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations.

Role Overview:

The Resident Assistant provides care and guidance to students and other youth during evening hours and events. You may be assigned to supervise students in dormitories, classrooms, dining facilities, and recreational events under the supervision of the Residential Leader.

This position requires Intermediate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).

This is a 3rd shift, intermittent position. Hours will be arranged with the supervisor.

Pay Rate:

This position traditionally starts at $17.54 per hour but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise students in dormitories, classrooms, lunchrooms, and off campus trips under the supervision of the teacher or residential leader.
• Supervise student housekeeping activities and inspect dorms and living areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Prepare necessary materials as directed by the teacher and/or supervisor.
• Assist with activities outside the classroom and/or dormitories.
• Support discipline policy of the classroom/residential program resolving conflicts between students and assist in monitoring behavior plans.
• Assure that student hygiene, toileting and safety needs are met.
• Perform a variety of duties providing for the guidance, care, training, development, and socialization of hearing and/or visually impaired, physically challenged or developmentally delayed students.
• Follow emergency procedures for fire, storm, tornado drills and warnings.
• Promote the nine dimensions of student development, including cultural, intellectual, life planning, political, spiritual, physical, emotional, sexual, and social.
• Coordinate programs and recreational activities for students and complete and document programming plans, paperwork, incidents, and student progress.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What Youll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Basic understanding of the characteristics needs and effective methods of guidance of students of varying ages at different stages of development and at different levels of mental ability.
• Knowledge of state, federal and agency rules, and regulations.
• Ability to keep accurate records concerning the care of the students.
• Ability to supervise students in dormitories, classrooms, and other on- and off-campus activities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.