INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I - (BLIND ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL) 48008406

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

About the role

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher with classroom instruction, redirection of students who are off-task, behavior management, role playing, planning and preparation for field trips and special events, recordkeeping, attendance, and grading class work.
• Develops learning materials for students (independently or as directed by the classroom teacher).
• Supervises students during school time, lunch time, recess time, and before and after school hours.
• Writes and submits student occurrence reports to the assistant principal on significant occurrences.
• Substitutes and maintains the instructional momentum of the program in the absence of the teacher.
• Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments.
• Provides remedial assistance to students having difficulty achieving objectives in their specific subject areas.
• Accompanies students on scheduled appointments and medical trips.
• Instructs and assists students with activities of daily living which may include personal hygiene, toileting, and self-care tasks as assigned.
• Supervises and instructs students in self-care skills and activities of daily living (boarding duties).
• Writes and submits written reports to the Director of Student Life on significant happenings during the residential period.
• Serves as a liaison between the boarding and classroom program.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of 60 college semester hours from an accredited institution; or Associate of Arts Degree or higher; or high school diploma and a score of 464 or higher on the Para Pro Assessment.
• Proof of education will need to be provided at time of interview.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records.
• Ability to implement and maintain individual programs for students.
• Ability to plan and prepare educational materials.
• Ability to instruct and/or assist students in social and daily living skills, such as personal hygiene, toileting, and self-care tasks.
• Ability to communicate in the appropriate modes for assigned students.
• Ability to document and follow through on behavior programs.
• Ability to assist in classroom with small group and individual activities.
• Ability to write reports and to pay attention to details.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to supervise and transport/escort students independently.
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI).

Pay

10-month position: $29,874.00 - $37,374.00 annually (paid biweekly over 26 pays). Base salary starts at $29,874.00 with additional increments for verified education and experience:

• Associate’s degree: additional $1,500.00
• Bachelor’s degree: additional $3,000.00
• Master’s degree: additional $4,500.00
• Additional related full-time experience (20-year max): $150.00 per year

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Benefits

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage: $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance: $25,000 provided by the state at no cost.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages including dental, vision, and more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program: earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual of up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

Mission

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, FSDB strives to provide students an opportunity to access education services in a caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them for a lifetime of success, becoming literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school provides outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and encourages input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, FSDB fosters respect and understanding for each individual.

Values

• Integrity & Respect: The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness, and responsibility.
• Safety & Security: The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.
• Innovation: The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.
• Trust: The FSDB community is committed to high-quality services and accountability through honest, reliable, and consistent actions.

Condition of employment: Applicants under consideration will be required to complete a background investigation, including fingerprinting sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. FSDB is a drug-free workplace.