Requisition No: 880151 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: ASSOCIATE TEACHER (BLIND HIGH SCHOOL) - 48008639

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008639 

Salary:  $44,137.60 - $51,637.60 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2026 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Associate Teacher (Career Service)

Position Number 48008639

Department: Blind High School

 

Who are we?

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. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

 

How you will make an impact

The incumbent of this position teaches sensory impaired students in a state-mandated academic program as a full time substitute teacher.

• Teach sensory impaired students in a state-mandated academic program.
• Knowledge of the educational needs of deaf or hard of hearing and/or blind/visually impaired students.
• Conduct and direct student learning experiences using written lesson plans that cover the requirements of the State with regard to the Florida State Standards and course descriptions.
• Use required instructional materials with fidelity to introduce and develop concepts.
• Develop and maintain a classroom management program.
• Identify/develop, implement, use, monitor and evaluate long and short term objectives based on students' IEPs. Analyze and utilize student data to drive instruction.
• Monitor student progress based on the goals of the IEP, and FSDB and State mandated objectives.
• Record and report data on individual students, i.e., keep grade books, report cards, progress monitoring reports, incident reports, interim reports, attendance records, etc.
• Document and correct disruptive student behavior in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students, parents and other staff members.
• Attend trainings/meetings and implement skills acquired during professional development activities as required by Federal, State and FSDB mandates.
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24.
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR and CPI.

 

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

 

Preferred

FLDOE teaching certification, Bachelors degree in the teaching/education field and experience working in education strongly perferred.

 

Hiring Salary Range 10-month position: $44,137.60 - $51,637.60 annually. (paid biweekly over 26-pays) This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

*Base $44,137.60

Bachelor’s degree addl $3,000.00

Master’s degree addl $4,500.00

Additional Related and verified Full-time Experience (20-year max) @ addl $150.00 per year

 

Hours Monday – Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

 

Vision

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

 

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, 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. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

 

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