Apply for the most rewarding job you will ever have in your lifetime. At the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB), we are making a difference in each student's life by "Empowering students who are blind and visually impaired to command their future."
KSB has nearly 180 years of service whose mission is to provide comprehensive educational services to all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired, Kindergarten to age 21. KSB prides itself on helping all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired to develop their talents, their skills and attitudes to become confident, competent and independent adults.
Currently KSB has a vacant Houseparent II in the Residential Section. As a Houseparent II, you will perform duties in providing the care and supervision of a unit of residential students at the Kentucky School for the Blind. Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and Google Office apps is preferred.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide care, active engagement and supervision, and instruction of a unit of residential students at the Kentucky School for the Deaf or Kentucky School for the Blind.
- Supervise students in dormitory program to maintain accountability for student’s whereabouts, safety, and welfare. Maintain cleanliness of rooms and clothing. Provide tutoring and homework assistance.
- Escort students to and supervise in cafeteria, recreational activities, and school sponsored events. Monitor and guide students in appropriate table manners and eating habits. Prepare dinners as needed.
- As needed, supervise during emergency plan situations, i.e. inclement weather, and weekends that campus is open.
- Aid students with personal hygiene and toileting, activities of daily living and student homework.
This position has a variable shift, e.g. 2nd shift 3:30 pm-11:45 pm and 3rd shift 11:30 pm-7:45 am, determined by the supervisor in order meet the needs of the school and will work either second or third shift. Shift differential pay is paid for second and third shift hours.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 999-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.