The Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, has an opening for a Houseparent II at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.
ASL Job Posting: Houseparent II
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD's mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervise students in dormitory program to maintain accountability for student's whereabouts, safety and welfare.
- Provide care, active engagement and supervision and instruction of a unit of residential students at the Kentucky School for the Deaf. Supervise students in dormitory setting.
- Interpret, explain and enforce school policies and regulations and dorm guidelines/rules.
- Plan and implement educational programs to reinforce life skills and ASL/English mastery striving to provide the best language accessible learning environment. Improve student literacy by collecting data, materials and ideas for dorm activities, create word walls, gather photos for web page, bulletin boards, craft projects, etc.
- Inspect and maintain dorm appearance with emphasis on safety and an environment conducive to student development. Maintain cleanliness of rooms, clothing, etc. Ensure students complete cleaning duties such as making beds, cleaning trash cans, doing laundry, etc. Provide necessary care for sick students. Decorate seasonally, providing homelike touches.
- Monitor and guide students in appropriate table manners and eating habits. Provide supervision to each dorm floor to ensure time schedule. Guide students in appropriate personal hygiene to include cleanliness, hair care & personal appearance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**This is a 3rd shift position**
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional insurance (dental/vision)
- Life insurance
- State retirement system and deferred compensation options
- Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.)
- Paid holidays (12.5 days/year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year)
- Free financial planning program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules (if applicable)
- Employee resource and recognition programs
- Employee wellness programs
Minimum Requirements
Education:
None
Experience, Training, or Skills:
One year of experience working with individuals in an instructional or institutional setting.
Substitute Education for Experience:
College may substitute for the work experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute Experience for Education:
None
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.):
None
Preferred Skills:
Prior knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred
Position Details
Pay Grade: 09
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $2,236.16 - $ 3,354.34
Position Number: 31158867
Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.
Application Process:
For questions regarding this position, contact: Amy Hislope, HR Administrator, Division of Resource Management. 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422 Email: amy.hislope@education.ky.gov
To apply, visit the Personnel Cabinet Website.
Application Deadline: August 3, 2026
Additional Information
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 1-888-897-7781 or E-Verify website
The Kentucky Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D.