Residential Instructor III

WORKING TITLE:  Residential Instructor III
STATE CLASSIFACTION TITLE: Direct Support Professional III
DEPARTMENT:  Comprehensive Residential
POSTING #:  25-021
TWC JOB ORDER #:
MONTHLY SALARY:  $3,470.00 – $3,700.00 Depending on Qualifications
SHIFT:  Sun- Thurs approximately 2:00pm-10:00pm; Hours may vary slightly based on assignment
OPENING DATE:  01/06/2025
CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled
CLASSIFICATION / GROUP #:  5123 / A13

Ways to Apply

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Actively participates as a member of designated student teams, contributing to the collaborative development and implementation of individualized educational plans.
• Implements educational and developmental programs for students during evening and occasional weekend hours, ensuring consistency and adherence to established goals.
• Plans and organizes activities that support the students’ academic, daily living, leisure, and social skills development, in alignment with the programs designed by teachers and the student team.
• Maintains the residential facilities to create and sustain an optimal learning environment that enhances student engagement and success.
• May be required to participate in water-based activities, providing supervision and monitoring students during swimming sessions.
• In emergency situations, may be called upon to administer CPR or perform the Heimlich maneuver, contingent upon completion of required training.
• Responds to student interactions requiring de-escalation or crisis intervention, utilizing appropriate techniques and strategies after receiving specialized training.
• Attend work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy
• Comply with all applicable security and safety rules, regulations, and standards
• Perform related work as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or equivalent
• 1-year experience of continuous employment
• Skill in working harmoniously with children and adults
• Must be able to lift 25-50 lb
• Must be willing to learn basic sign language if required by student assignment
• ​​Must be able to safely oversee and recognize potential safety risks for groups of up to 15 students who fall within a wide range of age, cognitive, and physical abilities.
• Ability to engage in reciprocal communication with assigned students that may use a variety of communication forms including formal and informal language modes (gestures, sounds, use of real objects or symbols).
• Displays proficient computer skills for effective team communication and accurate data entry.
• Former TSBVI students must have not attended TSBVI for 4 years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous child/adult related experience in a child care, group home, educational, or medical facility setting.
• Ability to swim and to accompany students into the pool during swimming activities.
• Current driver’s license with good driving record.