Day Residential Specialist

Residential Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas School for the Deaf is seeking a Day Residential Specialist in Austin, TX to teach social, leisure and daily living skills while supervising students and activities.

The role involves behavior management with MANDT, planning field trips, chaperoning home-going buses, and ensuring a safe environment. Requires high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/First Aid, a Texas driver’s license, and Advanced sign language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent certificate.
• One year of experience in child care OR two years of coursework related to child growth, development, psychology, care education or similar area OR Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Driver’s License within three months of employment.
• Sign Language proficiency must be Advanced per SLPI; regular opportunities for signed communication training if below level.

Responsibilities

• Teaches basic self-help and self-care skills related to independent living and social skill development.
• Manages student behavior using the MANDT System.
• Develops, implements, and monitors student activities.
• Completes communication logs and checklists daily.
• Plans activities and field trips and submits required paperwork.
• Acts as chaperone for off-campus activities and home goings.
• Assists with after-school programs.
• Responds to emergencies and notifies staff/parents.
• Makes parental/guardian contact weekly or as required.
• Checks students’ rooms and restrooms for safety and hygiene.
• Assumes responsibility for students at all times.
• Uses 15-minute checklists to monitor attendance.
• Ensures a safe environment for students and staff.
• Chaperones home-going buses as needed.
• May work weekends for special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Planning/organizing

Quality control

Dependability

Safety and security

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

First Aid and CPR certification

Texas driver’s license

Sign Language (Advanced SLPI)

Job description

Day Residential Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986774

Application Deadline: Nov 19, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Terms of Employment:

Length of position:189 days

Hours: Sunday 8:00 PM-12:00 PM & Monday-Thursday 3:00-12:00 PM

SUMMARY Teaches students social, leisure, daily living, and other life skills, and supervises daily living activities. Evaluates student progress in attaining instructional and optimum levels of independent living and/or vocational goals. Counsels students by offering them advice and guidance. Supervises youth activities and behaviors in a group setting and on an individual basis. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaches basic self-help and self-care skills related to independent living and social skill development
• Manages student behavior in accordance with the code of conduct and TSD’ s preferred method of managing aggressive behavior, the MANDT System
• Develops, implements, and monitors student activities.
• Completes communication logs and checklist on a daily basis.
• Plans activities and field trips for students and submits appropriate paperwork.
• Acts as a chaperone of students for off-campus activities and as needed for home goings
• Assists with after-school programs.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies, and notifies appropriate staff and parents
• Makes parental/guardian contact weekly or as required by supervisor
• Check students’ rooms and restroom area to check on the safety and personal hygiene of students
• Assumes responsibility for students at all times.
• Confirms status of students’ presence or absence, utilizing 15-minute checklists,
• Ensures a safe environment for students and staff by taking appropriate action.
• Serves as chaperone for home-going buses as needed
• May work weekends as scheduled for special events
• Other duties as assigned

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates a positive learning environment (i.e. informational/seasonal bulletin boards, decorating living areas and student rooms, posting Student Expectations, etc.).
• Performs routine housekeeping duties.
• Assists with laundering of student clothes when needed
• Able to life and carry students and objects safely that weight 45 lbs or more (with or without assistance)
• Attends in-services, staff meetings, and other student related meetings as assigned.
• This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent certificate
• One year of experience in child care OR two years of coursework related to child growth, development, psychology, care education or similar area OR Bachelor’s degree
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment
• Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Driver’s License within three months of employment
• Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is ADVANCED. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficient sign communications skills
• Post secondary training in counseling, psychology, child development or education
• Experience at a residential school for the deaf or other residential childcare facility
• Experience in teaching and caring for children and youth with and without disabilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

Residential Supervisor

Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) Code:

None Equivalent

It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $3,667 Per Month

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required