Student Dorm Aide

St. Mary's School for the Deaf; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's School for the Deaf in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Student Dorm Aide to supervise and assist residential students on Monday-Thursday, 1:30pm–11:30pm. The role supports dorm supervisors, escorts students to activities, and helps with personal hygiene and behavior management as needed.

Starting wage is $18.85 per hour. Preference is given to candidates with a high school diploma; ASL communication ability and SLPI proficiency are highly valued; training in behavior management (TCI) may be

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Ability to communicate with deaf persons using ASL and finger spelling; SLPI proficiency.
• Commitment to the TCI behavior management approach.
• Commitment to providing a safe and healthy residential environment for students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and ensure their safety at all times.
• Assist Dorm Supervisors with care, supervision, and building security.
• Escort students to meals, activities, field trips, and recreational events.
• Assist in behavior management as prescribed for each student and discuss changes with Supervisors.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and assist multiply handicapped students with toileting and daily activities.
• Oversee afternoon and early evening activities, homework, and dorm area cleanup.
• Intercede in emergency situations as required.
• Desire to work towards and secure a CDL license; a valid state driver’s license preferred.
• Attend staff and department meetings as required; participate in trainings.
• Must always remain alert and attentive.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

Skills

ASL

Student supervision

Education

High School diploma

College degree in Education

Associate degree

Job description

POSITION: Student Dorm Aide, Work days Monday - Thursday Hours 1:30pm to 11:30pm

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• High School diploma (required), College graduate in education, associate degree (preferred),
• Ability to communicate with deaf persons using American Sign Language (ASL) and finger spelling. The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each job position as determined by SMSD.
• Commitment to the TCI approach in addressing student behavior.
• Commitment to providing a safe and healthy residential school environment for students

NOTE

The School may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary's School for the Deaf.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of students, ensuring their safety at all times;
• Assist Dorm Supervisors with tasks related to the care and supervision of students and building security
• Assist in escorting students to and from routine and special activities including meals, field trips, sporting activities, and other recreational activities.
• Assist in behavior management (as prescribed for each student) and discussion problems or changes with Supervisors.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, and may assist multiply handicapped students with toileting, hygiene, and other physical day-to-day activities.
• Responsible for afternoon and early evening by student activities, homework, clean-up of dorm areas.
• Intercedes in emergency situations as required;
• A desire to work towards and secure a CDL license; a valid state driver's license, preferred;
• Attends staff and department meetings as required.
• Attend the necessary training(s) as required.
• Must always remain alert and attentive.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

Starting at $18.85 per hour