Requisition No: 852932 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: SCIENCE TEACHER - (BLIND ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL) 48008399

 Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)

Position Number: 48008399 

Salary:  $51,371.25 - $55,102.43 

Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Science Teacher

 Board of Trustees (Instructional Personnel)

Position Number 48008399

Department: Blind Elementary/Middle School

 

Hiring for the 2025/2026 school year

 

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/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.

• Conduct and direct student learning experiences using written lesson plans that cover the requirements of the State with regard to the Current Florida Curriculum 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;
• Performs other related duties as assigned;

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the educational needs of deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or blind/visually impaired students;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications; Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching;
• Knowledge of the principles of human learning, behavior and counseling;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of curriculum development;
• Ability to teach individuals in a classroom setting using the principles of differentiated instruction;
• Ability to prepare teaching plans, courses, activities and learning experiences for a variety of students;
• Ability to develop appropriate curriculums;
• Ability to handle problems, concerns and emotional distress with sensitivity and tact;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to work independently;