MSAD Residential Educators- Intermittent

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in Faribault, MN, seeks an MSAD Residential Educator-Intermittent to provide substitute dormitory instruction and student-management aide support during the 2026–2027 school year. Evening or overnight shifts Sunday–Thursday follow the school calendar.

You will assist with instruction in reading, language, math, and readiness, help design instructional activities for deaf/hard-of-hearing students, and apply behavior management techniques.

Qualifications

• Passing score on Parapro/Pareducator assessment or ability to pass within the first six months of hire.
• Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory or similar caregiver setting.
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand directions and maintain records.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in conversational sign language (to be assessed prior to hire).
• Human-relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with residential students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver substitute dormitory instruction and student-management aide support.
• Assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics, or readiness.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of instructional programs for deaf/hard-of-hearing or deaf/blind students.
• Use educational instruction techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

Skills

Parapro

Paraeducator

Job description

Position Summary

MSAD Residential Educator‑Intermittent (Human Services Technician) – Intermittent coverage during the 2026–2027 school year. Provide substitute dormitory instruction or student‑management aide support at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf.

Work Schedule

Evening or overnight shift, Sunday‑Thursday. Work follows the school calendar and may include three weeks in July for the summer school program. The incumbent is called in on an as‑needed basis to fill vacancies and is not eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver substitute dormitory instruction and student‑management aide support.
• Assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics, or readiness.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of instructional programs for deaf/hard‑of‑hearing or deaf/blind students.
• Use educational instruction techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Passing score on a valid, reliable formal assessment (Parapro or Pareducator) demonstrating knowledge/ability to assist with instruction in reading/language, writing, mathematics, or readiness, or ability to pass the assessment within the first six months of hire.
• Knowledge or experience working with students in an educational and/or dormitory or similar caregiver setting.
• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand directions and maintain records.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in conversational sign language (to be assessed prior to hire).
• Human‑relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with residential students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ASL skills.
• Previous experience or background working with deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students.
• Knowledge in therapeutic intervention, first aid/CPR.

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a criminal background check within the past 12 months.

Benefits Information

While this position is not eligible for benefits, Minnesota state employees generally have access to affordable health insurance plans and other benefits. Full benefit details are available on the state career portal.

Application Process

Apply through the “Apply for Job” link on this page. For Connect 700 Program applicants, email Kerry Vigesaa‑David at [e-mail] with the Job ID and Working Title by the closing date. Contact Kerry Vigesaa‑David at 507‑384‑6604 for additional questions.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action, veteran‑friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.