Substitute Residential Services Professional

Substitute Residential Services Professional

Working Title: Substitute Residential Services Professional

Posting Number: T00190P

Department: Physical Location of Position (City)

Residential Services Professional position is available at the SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This part‑time position includes weeknight shifts (Monday‑Friday, between 3:00 PM and midnight), as well as various weekend and potential overnight hours. Preference is given to those with RN or LPN credentials. Salary is dependent on experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise students who are blind/visually impaired and students with multiple disabilities in a residential setting during off‑school hours, including meals and weekends.
• Assist students with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, organization, and personal care.
• Promote a safe, structured, and supportive living environment.
• Supervise and transport students to after‑school and weekend activities as needed.
• Prepare and/or assist with the preparation of meals.
• Support and manage student behavior using positive, consistent strategies.
• Maintain accurate residential documentation and daily logs.
• Communicate effectively with residential, educational, and administrative staff.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Maintain appropriate structure, boundaries, and discipline in accordance with school policies.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, professionalism, and enthusiasm in all aspects of the role.
• Support students in developing independence and social skills.
• Follow all safety procedures, including emergency and health protocols.
• Participate in required training (CPI, medications, etc.).

Ability to

• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Safely assist with lifting and/or transporting students with physical needs (with or without accommodations).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.

Work effectively and collaboratively with co‑workers and students.

• Follow written and verbal directions accurately.
• Adapt to changing schedules and student needs.

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.

Position requires overnight stays.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI) has been designated by state law to provide a variety of services to meet the individual needs of students in South Dakota who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf‑blind. As a part of the state’s educational system, the school does not charge for tuition, room, and board or fees for any services provided by the school or staff, including educational assessments. The mission of the SDSBVI is to educate children who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf‑blind. This is done through programs available on the campus in Aberdeen and through outreach consultant services state‑wide. The SDSBVI offers a regular K‑12 curriculum as well as emphasis on the Expanded Core Curriculum of Blindness, Braille, Orientation and Mobility, Social Skills, Communication, Daily Living Skills, Adaptive Technology, Sensory Efficiency, Self‑Advocacy, and Vocational Preparation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SDSBVI is an equal opportunity, affirmative‑action school. SDSBVI prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in SDSBVI programs, services, and activities.

Contact Information

For additional information or if you need special accommodations to facilitate your application, please contact the HR Department at (605) 626-2520. AA/EOE

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Reference List

Optional Documents

• College Diploma
• Writing Sample

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non‑discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455