Residential Educator- MSAD

• Location:
  
  Faribault
• Telework Eligible:
  No

Residential Educator – MSAD (36 hr/weekly)

Human Services Technician

Mn State Academies

• Job
• Location:
  
  Faribault
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/05/2026
• Closing Date: 03/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Minnesota State Academies / MSAD TH Residential
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Evening Shift (Sun 7pm-11pm and Mon-Thurs 2:45pm-10:45pm)
• Days of Work:
  Sunday - Thursday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $21.22 - $28.44 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area: MSAD Dorm
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Re-Posting:
  Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

This job is FIRST open to employees of this agency who are in the Human Services Technician classification and are eligible to bid. Other qualified applicants will be considered if there are no eligible bidders. This position is eligible for an additional shift differential of $2.25 between the hours of 6pm-6am.

THIS POSITION IS A 10-MONTH PER YEAR (36 hour weekly) POSITION - SCHEDULE IS BASED ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Provide supervision of student(s) in the residential area and other duties as assigned at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf.

Positions at the State Academy for the Deaf require signing skills. Candidates will be assessed for signing skills prior to hire.

• A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Para educator) 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 Para educator 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge in writing basic reports, do basic arithmetic, and read and interpret charts and graphs.
• Ability to perform emergency procedures and personal safety techniques.

• Advanced ASL Skills
• Previous experience/background working with deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Demonstrated knowledge in therapeutic intervention, first aid/CPR.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Must be able to walk/stand for at least eight hours.

• Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check within the past 12 months.

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Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Kerry Vigesaa‑David esaa-davidte.mn.us or 507‑384‑6604.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kerry Vigesaa‑David esaa-davidte.mn.us.

For over 150 years, the Minnesota State Academies has provided educational services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and blind/visually impaired students who range in age from birth to 21. The…