Home Living Assistant CY-1702-02

ROCK POINT SCHOOL, INCORPORATED; Fruitland (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Point School, Incorporated seeks an Education Level 2 staff member to create a safe, positive learning environment and support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission for holistic student and staff development in a residential setting. Applicants must meet BIE qualification requirements, including Education minimums and experience.

High School Diploma or GED is required; at least one year supervising children is expected, with post-secondary education able to substitute for experience when

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• This position has a minimum requirement for both education and work experience.
• Education minimum requirement: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience minimum requirement: One year of related experience that demonstrates abilities needed to supervise children.
• Post-Secondary Education can be substituted for experience. Applicant must have 60 semester hours or an associate degree in related field to qualify without experience at level 2.
• One year of related experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to supervise children (grades Kindergarten thru 12th grade) in a residential setting, to assist with daily activities, to ensure safety and well-being of students, and to provide supplemental educational assistance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment for students and staff.
• Support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission and cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic development.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 semester hours or an associate degree in related field

Job description

Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.

NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.

Education - Level 2:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• This position has a minimum requirement for both education and work experience.
• Education minimum requirement: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience minimum requirement: One year of related experience that demonstrates abilities needed to supervise children.

1. Post-Secondary Education can be substituted for experience. Applicant must have 60 semester hours or an associate degree in related field to qualify without experience at level 2.
2. One year of related experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge, skills, andabilities needed to supervise children (grades Kindergarten thru 12th grade) in aresidential setting, to assist with daily activities (e.g., making beds, daily hygiene,housekeeping, etc.), to ensure safety and well- being of students, and to providesupplemental educational assistance (e.g., assist with homework, encouraging goodmanners, assisting with money handling, etc.).
3. Related experience as babysitter or caregiver for children/young adults (up to age18) may be creditable (including experience prior to obtaining HS diploma/GED).
4. Related education provides same knowledge, skills, and abilities as identified for experience above. This includes introductory subject knowledge obtained throughlower- level undergraduate courses (e.g., English 101, Calculus, American History, Native American Studies, Sociology 101, Chemistry 201, etc.) which can provide theknowledge to assist with homework and personal interactions

Physical Requirement -

There is normal standing, walking in classroom/activity room situations and similar movements around the dormitory or school. May be required to participate in outdoor and off-site activities. Required to go up and down stairs in a dormitory setting.