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Houseparent For Deaf and Blind (Female) - Entry Level, Full Performance - Honolulu District, Oahu

Employer
Hawaii Department of Education
Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, Special Education Teacher, Hearing Impairment Teacher, Visual Impairment Teacher
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Job Preferences
  • Amended 7-1-19: Monthly Salary
  • HOUSEPARENT FOR DEAF/BLIND (FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL)
    $3,456.00 per month (HE-05)

    HOUSEPARENT FOR DEAF/BLIND (ENTRY LEVEL)
    $3,231.00 per month (HE-03)
  • Location:
    Honolulu District, Oahu
  • The immediate vacancy is located at The Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind in Honolulu District, Oahu.
  • This position works in the dormitory of a center/school for elementary and secondary students who are deaf, deaf/blind, or blind with multiple disabilities. The position is responsible for: planning and implementing activities to enhance the students' social and emotional development through instruction, guidance, and assistance in practical life activities and social interaction; the physical care and supervision of the students on a shift; and maintenance of the dormitory. The position may be required to work on shifts, including evenings, and weekends and holidays.
  • Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.

    Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

    To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
  • Experience Requirement for Entry Level:
    Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language; and possess knowledge of basic spoken and written English; personal hygiene; and housekeeping; and the ability to understand and follow oral, signed, and/or written instructions; read, write, speak and understand simple sentences in English; deal effectively with students; effectively interact with students who are deaf, deaf/blind, or blind with multiple disabilities, and supervise their personal and household routines; perform a variety of housekeeping chores; and keep and prepare simple records and reports.

    Experience Requirement for the Full Performance Level
    One (1) year of work experience which involved supervising the dormitory and related activities for students who are deaf, deaf/blind, or blind with multiple disabilities on a shift and assisting in planning and implementing activities to provide for their personal, recreational and social needs. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of recreational and other activities for the deaf, deaf/blind, and blind with multiple disabilities; basic first aid and CPR; and the ability to plan, organize and supervise dormitory and related social, recreational and personal activities; deal effectively with deaf, deaf/blind, and blind students with multiple disabilities; understand and follow oral, signed and/or written instructions; prepare reports and maintain logs and records; supervise the students in their personal and household routines; and deal effectively with students and maintain effective relationships with parents and other staff members.

    Physical Requirements for Entry/Full Performance Levels:
    All employees must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position. The general types of physical abilities involved, and examples of the tasks requiring these abilities, follows:

    Sensory: Distinguish the color, size and shape of various medications; and read typewritten and/or handwritten material.

    Coordination and Dexterity: Communicate utilizing American Sign Language; assist children with multiple disabilities perform personal care routines and a variety of housekeeping tasks.

    Strength and Stamina: Lift and carry students with multiple physical disabilities.

    Mobility: Keep up with and chase after active children.
  • Selective Certification:
    1. Gender - Female
    The immediate vacancy is located in the female dormitory. Work activities include physical contact with female students or full-view observation of students in personal hygiene or related activities.

    2. American Sign Language
    The position requires the use of American Sign Language communication effectively.

    3. Driver License
    Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

    4. Ability to Lift/Carry
    Applicants must have the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, and up to 70 pounds assisted.

  • All documents submitted to us become the property of the Department of Education.
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