Director of Residential Services

Posting Details

Posting Details


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Institution
SD School f/t Blind & VI


Working Title
Director of Residential Services


Posting Number
CSA02721P


Department
SDSBVI-Residential Services


Physical Location of Position (City)
Aberdeen


Posting Text


The SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has an immediate opening for a Director of Residential Services


Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Education or Social Science field preferred; Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities preferred; Supervisory experience preferred. This is a working leadership position requiring initiative, follow-through, staff supervision, problem-solving, and accountability.


Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership, supervision, training, and evaluation of residential staff.
• Develop staff schedules and ensure adequate program coverage.
• Facilitate staff meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Supervise the residential program serving students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities.
• Oversee residential programming, apartment-based independent living instruction, and transition-related activities.
• Coordinate recreation, leisure, and community-based activities.
• Support student development through positive behavior supports, social-emotional growth, and independent living skill instruction.
• Monitor student documentation, reports, data collection, and residential records.
• Collaborate with educational and related service staff to promote student success.
• Foster a positive, collaborative residential team culture.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive residential environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and make independent decisions consistent with school policies and procedures.

Ability to :

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and effectiveness in a dynamic environment where priorities, student needs, and schedules may change.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Display professionalism, accountability, and leadership.
• Respond effectively to student behavioral, medical, and emergency situations.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible, eleven-month position.

Incumbent will be required to undergo a background investigation before employment begins. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Incumbent will be required to provide documentation of MMR vaccination.

Posting Date
06/09/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


First Consideration Date
06/23/2026


Advertised Salary
$40,240 minimum starting salary


Duration of the Term
11 months


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Appointment Percent
100


Work Hours


11 am - 7 pm can vary from day to day

Typical Hours Worked Per Week
40


Appointment Type
Regular


Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)


If internal, define scope of search

This position requires
No Requirement


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Department Description and Cultural Expectations


Will work in the residential area of the School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


SDSBVI is an equal opportunity employer

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