Residential Advisor

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health insurance

Generous leave and holidays

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Residential Advisor for the 2026/27 school year at Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton, MO. The role runs 4:00pm–12:00am and involves supervising students, providing activities, and promoting a safe, supportive living environment.

The position is school-term with an annual salary of $31,392 plus a $3,343.92 shift differential, based on 209 school days. CPR and CPI certifications are preferred or required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and assist with mobility.
• Work nights and supervise students in a dormitory setting.
• Ability to follow health center directions and maintain student safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for students at all times.
• Provide age-appropriate programming for students with varying needs.
• Supervise meals, provide dining etiquette guidance, and monitor student behavior.

Skills

Physical stamina

Night shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training

Job description

Vacancy Title: Residential Advisor for the 2026/27 School Year, Missouri School for the Deaf, Fulton, MO 65251

Hours: 4:00pm – 12:00am

Annual Salary: $31,392 annually with a $3,343.92 annual shift differential (School-term position, based on 209 working school days)

Essential Functions

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for the students at all times.
• Provide active programming appropriate to the functional level of the students.
• Provide a nurturing and enriching environment for students and promote positive self-esteem and self-worth through meaningful interaction.
• Teach social and emotional skills.
• Accompany and supervise students during meals and eat with students to teach appropriate dining etiquette.
• Observe students and note unusual behavior in daily reports.
• Apply behavior modification techniques and discipline when needed to enhance student development.
• Follow health care procedures including personal care and hygiene, taking students to the Health Center, and following written directions from Health Center and supervisor.
• Participate in and/or accompany students during their residential recreational activities, field trips, and athletic trips.
• Serve as a chaperone for students while traveling to and from school on an as-needed basis.
• Walk students to and from cottages to various locations on campus, such as school and meals.
• Clearly and effectively communicate important information to other staff members both verbally and in writing.
• Check on students and provide support to students who have issues during the night.
• Monitor and/or assist students in getting ready for school in the morning.
• Identify dormitory and maintenance/repair needs and complete reports and other paperwork as necessary.
• Collects, sends out, and assists with laundry.
• Follow all safety procedures and requirements to ensure the highest level of student safety.
• In order to ensure student safety, you must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, walk distances between buildings on campus at a pace that allows you to keep up with the students to actively monitor them, have the ability to sit, stand, crouch, kneel, and perform physical tasks as needed to assist students in routine and crisis situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must be certified or be willing to obtain and maintain certification in CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 12 months experience with children, especially children with special needs.

(Other qualifications and experience, which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position, may be accepted in lieu of the above educational requirement.)

More Reasons To Love This Position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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