Home Living Assistant (Re-Advertisement) CY-1702-01/02

ROCK POINT SCHOOL, INCORPORATED; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCK POINT SCHOOL, INCORPORATED is seeking educators to create a safe, positive learning environment for students. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and experience working with children in a supervisory role.

The position involves assisting with daily activities and ensuring the well-being of students. Applicants who have post-secondary education and related experience will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Minimum of three months related experience demonstrating supervisory skills.
• Post-secondary education can replace experience if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Supervise children and assist with daily activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of students.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Supervision of children

Basic housekeeping

Homework assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Education – Level 1 Qualification Requirement

• 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: Three (3) months of related experience that demonstrates abilities needed to supervise children.
• Post‑Secondary Education can be substituted for experience. Applicant must have 32 semester hours in related field to qualify without experience at level 1.
• Three (3) months of related experience must demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to supervise children (grades Kindergarten thru 12th grade) in a residential setting, to assist with daily activities (e.g., making beds, daily hygiene, housekeeping, etc.), to ensure safety and well‑being of students, and to provide supplemental educational assistance (e.g., assist with homework, encouraging good manners, assisting with money handling, etc.). Related experience as babysitter or caregiver for children/young adults (up to age 18) may be creditable (including experience prior to obtaining HS diploma/GED).
• Related education provides same knowledge, skills, and abilities as identified for experience above. This includes introductory subject knowledge obtained through lower‑level undergraduate courses (e.g., English 101, Calculus, American History, Native American Studies, Sociology 101, Chemistry 201, etc.) which can provide the knowledge to assist with homework and personal interactions.

Education – Level 2 Qualification Requirement

• 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 (e.g., making beds, daily hygiene, housekeeping, etc.), to ensure safety and well‑being of students, and to provide supplemental educational assistance (e.g., assist with homework, encouraging good manners, assisting with money handling, etc.).
• Related experience as babysitter or caregiver for children/young adults (up to age18) may be creditable (including experience prior to obtaining HS Diploma/GED).
• Related education provides same knowledge, skills, and abilities as identified for experience above. This includes introductory subject knowledge obtained through lower‑level undergraduate courses (e.g., English 101, Calculus, American History, Native American Studies, Sociology 101, Chemistry 201, etc.) which can provide the knowledge 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.