Residential Life Administrator - MSB

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri School for the Blind Position: Residential Life Administrator Annual Salary: $82,008, plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential for the evening shift schedule Job Location: 3815 Magnolia Ave., St. Louis, MO This is a 12-month position with primary responsibility for planning, coordinating, and supervising activities for students enrolled in the Residential component of the Missouri School for the Blind’s programs including overseeing daily operations and staff assigned to the Residential program. Plan, coordinate, and supervise a variety of evening activities, creating a monthly calendar. Serve as a mentor and role model to students as they explore hobbies, engage in new experiences, and develop social skills. Maintain oversight of Independent Student Dorms (ISD) in conjunction with the Home School Coordinator, LIFE staff, and Assistant Superintendent. Establish and maintain open communication with students’ families and relay necessary information between home and school to provide best care. Coordinate weekly transportation for residential students with support from Leadership Team. Work in concert with the Assistant Superintendent and Leadership Team to ensure cohesive operation of MSB’s services (Education, Athletics, and Residential programs). Serve as hiring manager for Residential Advisors (RAs)/Dorm Director/Home School Coordinator by completing interviews, reference checks, & employee onboarding with support from the Leadership Team. Supervise, coach, and evaluate all staff within the Residential Program. Maintain residential staff schedules and monitor employees’ leave requests and payroll with assistance from the Dorm Director. Work in cooperation with the Professional Development Coordinator and Leadership Team to provide staff training and professional development designed to refine staff skills and promote MSB’s vision, mission, and beliefs. The successful individual will have a Masters’ degree in Recreational Therapy, Fitness and Recreation, Vision Rehab Therapy, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, or a related area. Three years of supervisory or programming experience (preferred). 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). 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: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, through Missouri Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or TYY View phone number on click.appcast.io. To Our Applicants with Disabilities For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr