Dormitory Director - Missouri School for the Blind Job Vacancy Number: 403904
Salary: $47,808 (with a $2.00/hour shift differential for an evening or night shift work schedule)
Job Location: This position is located at 3815 Magnolia Ave. St. Louis, MO
Why you'll love this position: This is an opportunity to become part of a team of great teachers and staff working to provide quality educational services to students with visual impairments in Missouri.
What you'll do: - Plan work schedules and maintains records of staff.
- Responsible for the communication of standards and practices to residential staff.
- Evaluate residential staff based on observations and job performance.
- Supervise students, including room assignments, record maintenance, coordination of medical care and out-of-school recreation programs.
- Supervise staff in residential and other areas throughout the campus as needed or assigned.
- Coordinate with the Residential Life Administrator to plan monthly activities.
- Manage and organize dormitory, orders supplies/equipment, reports deficiencies in inventory.
- Assist in planning and coordinating professional development.
- Serve as the liaison between students, families, staff, and administration.
- Coordinate the Residential component of MSB's Work Experience Program.
- Monitor daily supervisors reports, student data collection, maintenance and IT requests etc. to ensure the effective implementation of MSB's programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED SKILLS: - Thorough knowledge of child development.
- Demonstrated management skills.
- Good personal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with students, parents, staff and fellow workers.
- Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Prior experience in a residential school for the blind preferred.
All you need for success: - A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Missouri Class E Driver's License with an S endorsement (Note: This license is required to drive our vans; applicant does not drive school buses)
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certificates.
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 .
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact: hr@msb.dese.mo.gov
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
- Plan work schedules and maintains records of staff.
- Responsible for the communication of standards and practices to residential staff.
- Evaluate residential staff based on observations and job performance.
- Supervise students, including room assignments, record maintenance, coordination of medical care and out-of-school recreation programs.
- Supervise staff in residential and other areas throughout the campus as needed or assigned.
- Coordinate with the Residential Life Administrator to plan monthly activities.
- Manage and organize dormitory, orders supplies/equipment, reports deficiencies in inventory.
- Assist in planning and coordinating professional development.
- Serve as the liaison between students, families, staff, and administration.
- Coordinate the Residential component of MSB's Work Experience Program.
- Monitor daily supervisors reports, student data collection, maintenance and IT requests etc. to ensure the effective implementation of MSB's programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
All you'll need for success - A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Missouri Class E Driver's License with an S endorsement (Note: This license is required to drive our vans; applicant does not drive school buses)
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certificates.
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 .
If you have questions about this posting, please contact: hr@msb.dese.mo.gov
