EVENING SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR

Requisition No: 884556 Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind
Pay Plan: Career Service
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)
Residential Instructor (Career Service)
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. Daily Chronicles, Night Reports, Incident Reports, Attendance Reports, etc.), Supervises and monitors student behavior and documents positive and negative behaviors; Promotes student development and self-esteem by providing assistance and supervision during student activities; Effectively, consistently, accurately, and professionally communicates with parents, in accordance with the Boarding Program Policy.
Complies with all school, department, and individual dorm policies and procedures which includes, but is not limited to: Boarding Guidelines, Staff/Student/Parent Handbook, Standards for Disciplinary Action, School Policies and Procedures, Management Memorandum (Student Abuse, Self-Harm, Health Care Center, Staff/Student Relations, and Missing Students), Emergency Preparedness, Critical Incidents Reference Guide, Food Service Policies, and accurate completion of all FSDB required training. Participates in all required training and other employee development activities to improve skills and knowledge according to individual work unit needs;
Ability to document and follow through on behavior programs;
Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR
Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI);

A high school diploma or its equivalent; or Completion of a program of study in child care from a vocational/technical school; Proof of High School Diploma or Completion of Child Care course will need to be provided at time of interview. **

Two or more years of professional full-time work experience.

Sign Language Requirements
Applicants who are selected for hire for the afternoon shift in the Deaf Apartment Program Dorms/Deaf Residential Dorms will be required to attain an Intermediate Plus proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.

Applicants who are selected for hire for the overnight shift in the Deaf Apartment Program Dorms/Deaf Residential Dorms will be required to attain an Intermediate proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.

Applicants who are selected for hire in the Apartment Program Dorms (who are working with Blind/Visually Impaired students) will be required to attain Survival Plus proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.

Applicants who are selected for hire in the Blind Residential Program will be encouraged to learn sign language. The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills .

This range is inclusive of verified experience and education. Position is eligible for a shift differential due to the majority of shift being between 5:00pm – 6:00am. $Afternoon Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 3:15pm – 12:15am; Overnight Shift: Monday – Friday, 12:15am – 8:15am;

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, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (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.

Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much 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.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level via the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

Applications accepted through People First only.
An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.
All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on us.fitly.work). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here .