Residential Parent

PURPOSE:

The Resident Education Parent will provide supervision and direct care to the residential students. The Resident Education Parent will become involved in each child's daily living skills, academic support, and the development of recreational activities and/or programs to reflect social, educational, and personal growth. The Resident Education Parent is responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out the residential goals and objectives designed to meet each child's needs. The Resident Education Parent will be required to participate in the homegoing procedures and transportation of students via chaperoning bus routes and/or driving a school bus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma); Experience working with children; Must be willing to obtain Class B - Commercial Driver's License

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides a family environment to students to enhance their continued mental and physical development. Daily supervision of students. Plans, organizes, and carries out residential goals and objectives to meet each child's needs. Plans activities to consistently foster the education of students daily living skills, academic support, recreational activities and/or programs. Establishes relationships with each child's academic teachers and becomes involved in monitoring study hours, checking homework, and providing tutorial services to meet each child's educational needs. Enforces regulations and disciplines children in accordance with school/residential policies and regulations. Maintains records, documentation and prepares reports as required. Inspects, supervises, and participates in housekeeping duties of the residence. Assists in homegoing procedures and transportation. Participates in staff meetings and committees. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. This is an At-will position. The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE), the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), and the Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (MSDB) do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits.

Pay:

$19,000.00 - $21,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person