frederick, MD30+ days ago
Maintain a safe environment and ensure of student's safety at all times; Possess responsibility for the students at all times; Makes parents/guardian and teacher contact 1 time a week or as required by supervisor; Informs parents of student development through telephone calls, letters, and meetings with the Parent, Teacher, and Counselor; Interacts with students to offer them guidance and discuss their problems as needed, and serves as a mentor and role model for their assimilation into the deaf culture; Teaches and assists student in complying with daily and weekly schedules of completing homework, sleeping, eating, cleanliness of their living areas and performing personal hygiene; Documents and reports and reviews student concerns to the RCYCP Supervisor; Assesses emergency and crisis situations, makes appropriate contacts and referrals, and provides interim emergency medical and other assistance until specialized assistance is available; Develops, implements, and monitors student activities; Maintains weekly reviews on student's progress/developments in the dorm with team; May participate in the development of educational programs and workshops; May supplement classroom instruction by tutoring students in academic subjects; Maintains strict confidentiality of students and school personnel information; Participates in appropriate professional development; May make periodic safety checks of doors and windows of student residences; Provides support while traveling to and from events such as extracurricular activities, workshops and field trips. A Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner (RCYCP) at the Maryland School for the Deaf is the full performance level of work providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing students by serving as a mentor and role model, offering advice and assistance with everyday life skills, and providing referrals to other staff at the Maryland School for the Deaf.