O&M SPECIALIST - 48008751

Requisition No: 842611 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: O&M SPECIALIST - 48008751

 Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)

Position Number: 48008751 

Salary:  $54,967.2400 - $58,959.60 

Posting Closing Date: 12/19/2024 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

O&M ECC Specialist- 7% Specialist– Board of Trustees

Position Number 48008751

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/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 O&M/ECC Specialist.

• Conduct, direct, and coordinate student learning experiences/lessons in the expanded core curriculum (ECC), including O&M, using lesson plans developed from evaluation, observation, and screening data in accordance with the current Florida Curriculum Standards and other State mandates.  Complete assessments and provide data including functional vision assessment data for students.  Provide specialized instruction for the visually impaired in accordance with IEP goals and objectives. 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., progress monitoring reports, service logs, incident reports, and attendance records.  Use required instructional materials with fidelity. Document and address student behavior in accordance with school policies and procedures, including the use of positive behavior supports.  Maintain a professional and collaborative 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.
• Other 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;
• Ability to instruct the students in the use of the skills, concepts, and proper techniques that comprise the expanded core curriculum, including orientation and mobility;
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching;
• Knowledge o