NEW! Resident Care Aide 6-E8

Michigan School for the Deaf; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs.

Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful.

Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) is a bilingual school, with a residential component, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). MSD provides a language-rich environment in the least restrictive environment for students who are DHH, guaranteeing each student a free appropriate public education (FAPE). An American Sign Language (ASL)/English bilingual approach is used to support the acquisition, development, and use of ASL and English.

Primary Physical Work Address: The position is located at the Michigan School for the Deaf, 1235 W Court St, Flint, MI 48503.

Position Summary: The Michigan School for the Deaf is a day and residential facility for students with hearing impairments and deafness. The purpose of this position is to be a role model for young adolescents. This person is to be a member of the team that creates and implements plans to provide the most nurturing and successful setting outside the home. This person must be able to encourage the development of self-help skills in the children they serve, help modify behavior through structured plans, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Position Description: Resident Care Aide 6-E8

Job Specification: Resident Care Aide 6-E8

State of Michigan Benefits: Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Documents:

• Completed Application
• Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
• Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)

The Michigan State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment with the Michigan Department of Education.