Residential Manager

Position Type:
DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR/Residential Manager

Date Posted:
5/15/2026

Location:
SPS Residential Program

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/26/2026
Job Description

Shonto Preparatory School

Purpose Statement

Residential Manager

The job of Residential Manager is done for the purpose/s of overseeing the overall operation of the residential program and residential hall buildings. Residential Manager oversees all phases of the residential living BIE Compliance with student enrollment and attendance. Additional role and responsibilities include financial budgeting for program operation and curriculum. Fosters an atmosphere for academic, social, cultural, and emotional growth in the residential program hall. Leads in the enforcement of all School and hall policies; are responsible for the general well- being, community development and a student learning environment in the residential program.

This job reports to Superintendent

Essential Functions

Responsible for reviewing daily student attendance records, review the daily student dormitory logs, counsel individual or group of students, supervise, monitor, and provide feedback to staff.

Responsible for reviewing dormitory conditions for maintenance.

Responsible for ordering and purchasing dormitory equipment and supplies from vendors.

Responsible for review and approval of staff work hours in Frontline.

Responsible to provide monthly Board report through the Superintendent.

Responsible for the development, update of the current school year Standard Operation Procedure Manual.

Responsible for the development, update of the current school year Parent Student Handbook.


Responsible to submit two narrative reports to BIE within 45 days of the beginning of the current school year and after the last day of the current school year.

Responsible for the current school year BIE student count week.

Maintains student health informational file records (e.g. prescription dispensing log, medical emergency cards, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements.

Maintains a variety of file records (e.g. record of activities, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules of competition, etc.) for the purpose of complying with program and District requirements.

Maintains confidentiality in compliance with FERPA (Family Education Records & Privacy Act).

Develop and provide program curriculum which are in compliance with CFR 25, Part 36, Subpart G, with minimum required activities:

1. One hour per day of scheduled structured study hall at least 4 days per week.
2. One hour per day of scheduled structured activities Monday-Thursday.
3. Tutoring during study hall
4. Native language or cultural activities.
5. Wellness program that may include character, health, wellness, and sex education.

Will develop an activity proposal at the beginning of each school year with average cost per student and submit it to the Superintendent.

Will review residential activity budget and plan recreational activities suitable for gender and age group.

Will survey students in planning the new school year activity schedule.


Will supervise activities periodically.


On call 24 hours.

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Team work and Collaboration

Responsible for developing and leading residential staff meeting.

Responsible for reviewing and supervising student medication in coordination with the school nurse.

Leads residential parent meetings for parent participation, program information and student recognition.

Provides student counseling and intervention availability for student safety and welfare.

Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and operation of Program vehicles.


Attends meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions to improve residential program services with the latest research basis best practices.

Communication and Documentation

• Responsible to update parents about student academic and residential performance.
• Responsible for writing and distribution of direction for program operation of program operation to personnel.
• Provide updated personnel duty schedule for continuity of operation.
• Communicate with Food Service Manager or Designee pertaining to student meals.
• Submit student counseling and intervention to appropriate agencies.
• Submit student SCAN report in compliant with BIE regulation.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid/CPR; handling body fluids and waste materials; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records; using Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentage, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency first aid/CPR procedures; safety practices and procedures; and health standards and reporting procedures; concepts of grammar, spelling and punctuation; job- related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; knowledge of community resources; knowledge of Native American culture preferred; oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, preferred.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required

to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; being sensitive to and communicating with young

adults/teenagers regarding a variety health needs; adapting to changing work priorities; being attentive to detail; and

displaying tact and courtesy; lift, carry, push, pull or guide up to 50 pounds individually or more than 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 70% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Education: Equivalency:

Job related experience is required.

Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Successful completion of all interviews, background checks, reference checks and fingerprint clearance requirements, and submission of documents and forms required by the Shonto Governing Board of Education, Inc. and/or Shonto Preparatory School. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

None Specified Completed 60 semester hours, Associates Degree minimum in an applicable academic discipline, including fields related to working with children, such as child development, education, behavioral sciences, and cultural studies.

CPR & First Aid Certificate within hire

Food Handlers/Safe Serve Certificate

Minimum of Two (2) years or experience working in School District OR Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

Continuing Professional Development Requirements

CPR & First Aid Certificate Renewal

FBI Fingerprint Clearance every five (5) years

Motor Vehicle Record Clearance every five (5) years National Sex Offender Check - every five (5) years Navajo Nation, State, County, National, FBI Background Check - every five (5) years

Required to work some evenings and weekends.

Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance card

FBI Fingerprint Clearance

Motor Vehicle Record - Must be completed upon hire

National Sex Offender Check

FLSA Status

Approval Date

Salary Grade

Exempt

Level 2 - AA