Night Residential Specialist

Residential Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas School for the Deaf Residential Services in Austin is seeking a Night Residential Specialist to supervise students overnight, support their physical and personal well‑being, and help with bedtime and morning routines in a safe, residential setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of child care experience (or related coursework), First Aid/CPR within three months, a Texas driver license within three months, and advanced sign language proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in child care or two years of coursework related to child growth, development, psychology, care education, or a related 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: SLPI ADVANCED; if lower, participate in learning opportunities until proficiency meets position level.

Responsibilities

• Remains awake to monitor and supervise students during the night shift hours.
• Teaches basic self-help and self-care skills related to independent living and social skill development.
• Manages student behavior per code of conduct and MANDT system.
• Completes daily communication logs and checklists.
• Documents bed checks at intervals and supervises morning routines.
• Assists with grooming, personal hygiene, and cleaning duties; supports students in routines.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective Communication

Planning/organizing

Quality control

Dependability

Safety and security

Interpersonal Skills

Sign Language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Night Residential Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986828

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

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of position: 189 days

Hours: 12:00 A.M- 8:00 A.M

SUMMARY

The Night Residential Specialist supports students' physical and personal well-being and supervises their activities during overnight hours, including bedtime, sleeping, and morning routines. Reinforces daily living skills, personal hygiene, and independence while maintaining a safe and supportive residential environment. Monitors student needs and behaviors, provides guidance, and communicates concerns to appropriate staff. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Remains awake to monitor and supervise students during the night shift hours.
• 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.
• Completes communication logs and checklist daily.
• Documents bed checks of students at no more than 15-30 minute intervals by checking each room and observing/noting student activity.
• Wakes students in the morning by going to each student's room; supervises students walking to/from the residential cottage/dorm to school
• Carries out the instructions of the Overnight Residential Supervisor
• Assists students in proper grooming, personal hygiene, table manners, and cleaning duties
• Works in the area assigned by the Overnight Residential Supervisor
• Reports and documents concerns and behaviors in PowerSchool
• Completes necessary records, reports, paperwork, and prepares materials for programs.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies and notifies appropriate staff
• 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.
• Attends in-services, staff meetings, and other student-related meetings as assigned.
• Able to lift and carry students and objects safely that weigh 45 lbs. or more with or without assistance
• Assists with laundering of student clothes when applicable

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
• At least six months of experience in child care or two years of coursework related to child growth, development, psychology, care education, or a 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 SignedLanguage 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.

Overnight 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: $3,467 Per Month

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required