Resident Assistant

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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, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is one of the largest schools for the blind and visually impaired in the country, in terms of its student population. ISBVI's vision is to provide diverse and salient opportunities for students, educators, and families to access and benefit from its resources. The school is positioned to serve as a center of educational excellence and a broker of best practices research and training for educators, students, and families - which will have the effect of significantly improving the educational experiences and lives of children who are blind or have low vision.

The Resident Assistant supports staff by facilitating the care and guidance of students and other youth during after-school and evening hours. You may be assigned to supervise students in dormitories, recreational facilities, dining facilities, and events under the supervision of the residential leader.

This is a second‑shift position. Hours are:

• Sunday: 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
• Monday - Thursday: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
• Friday:
  Off
• Saturday:
  Off

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $34,216 ($17.54 per hour). Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience. This is a 9‑month position, but pay can be spread across 12 months.

There may be overtime opportunities for additional hours during staff absences. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are:

• Supervises students in dormitories, classrooms, lunchrooms, and off‑campus trips under the supervision of the teacher or residential leader.
• Supervises student housekeeping activities and inspects dorms and living areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Prepares necessary materials as directed by the teacher and/or supervisor.
• Assists with activities outside the classroom and/or dormitories.
• Supports discipline policy of the classroom/residential program resolving conflicts between students and assisting in monitoring behavior plans.
• Ensures that student hygiene, toileting, and safety needs are met.
• Performs various duties providing for the guidance, care, training, development, and socialization of hearing and/or visually impaired, physically challenged or developmentally delayed students.
• Follows emergency procedures for fire, storm, and tornado drills and warnings.
• Promotes the nine dimensions of student development, including cultural, intellectual, life planning, political, spiritual, physical, emotional, sexual, and social.
• Coordinates programs and recreational activities for students and completes and documents programming plans, paperwork, incidents, and student progress.

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.

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.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time employees which includes:

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