Substitute Residential Services Professional
Working Title Substitute Residential Services Professional
Posting Number
Posting Number T00190P
Department
Physical Location of Position (City)
Posting Text
Residential Services Professional substitute position available at The SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This position will fill in shifts during the school year, plus an additional six weeks of Extended School Year during June and July. Hours are generally one weeknight each week, and weekends, 12p-6p (or similar).
Primary Responsibilities:
· Supervise visually impaired students and students with multiple disabilities in a residential setting.
· Assist students with activities of daily living.
· Maintain flexibility, initiative, professionalism, and enthusiasm
· Organize and sustain planned activities
Ability to:
· Communicate both orally and in writing
· Assist with lifting and/or transporting of students with physical needs
· Maintain a safe and clean working environment
· Works effectively with co-workers and students
Incumbent will be required to undergo a background investigation before employment begins. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
Incumbent will be required to provide documentation of MMR vaccination.
Posting Date
Posting Date 05/09/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date
First Consideration Date 05/17/2024
Advertised Salary
Advertised Salary 16.86
Duration of the Term
Duration of the Term Other
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Appointment Percent
Appointment Percent 0.08
Proposed Rank
Work Hours
Hours vary depending on shift (Monday through Friday 2:30 PM-10:30 PM or 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and rotating weekend hours to include some overnights).
Appointment Type
Appointment Type Temporary
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired ( SDSBVI ) has been designated by state law to provide a variety of services to meet the individual needs of students in South Dakota who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf-blind. As a part of the state’s educational system, the school does not charge for tuition, room, and board or fees for any services provided by the school or staff, including educational assessments. The mission of the SDSBVI is to educate children who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind. This is done through programs available on the campus in Aberdeen and through outreach consultant services state-wide. The SDSBVI offers a regular K-12 curriculum as well as emphasis on the Expanded Core Curriculum of Blindness, Braille, Orientation and Mobility, Social Skills, Communication, Daily Living Skills, Adaptive Technology, Sensory Efficiency, Self-Advocacy, and Vocational Preparation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
SDSBVI is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action school. SDSBVI prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in SDSBVI programs, services, and activities.
Contact Information
For additional information or if you need special accommodations to facilitate your application, please contact the HR Department at (605) 626-2520. AA/ EOE
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Documents Needed to Apply
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1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Reference List
The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.
Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.
South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455
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