Requisition No: 878562 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I (DEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) - 48008436

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008436 

Salary:  $29,874.00 - $37,374.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2026 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Instructional Assistant (Career Service)

Position Number 48008436 and 48008111

Department: Deaf Elementary School

2 positions available

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 works as an Instructional Assistant in a state-mandated academic program.

• Classroom Duties and 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. Duties may include instructing and assisting students with activities of daily living which may include personal hygiene, toileting, and self-care tasks as assigned.
• Boarding duties. Supervises and instructs students in self care skills and activities of daily living. 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.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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, etc.;
• 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 attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI);

 

Qualifications

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.**

 

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Advanced proficiency in sign language within one year of hire. 

 

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

 

 

 

Hiring Salary Range 10 month position: $29,874.00 - $37,374.00 annually. (paid biweekly over 26-pays) This range is in