Social Studies​/Skills Teacher

SOCIAL STUDIES/UNIQUE SKILLS TEACHER –

Requisition No: 878262

Agency:
School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title:

SOCIAL STUDIES/UNIQUE SKILLS TEACHER –

Teaching sensory impaired students in a state‑mandated academic program. Duties include developing lesson plans using the Current Florida Curriculum Standards, managing the classroom, implementing IEP goals, assessing and monitoring student progress, maintaining records, and fostering a professional relationship with students, parents, and staff.

• 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, 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; 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 curricula.
• Ability to handle problems, concerns, and emotional distress with sensitivity and tact.
• Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to classroom teaching.
• Ability to plan, establish priorities, and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain certification in the appropriate sensory‑impaired area.
• Ability to apply the principles of Response to Intervention.
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI).

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Current state of Florida educator certification in Middle Grades Social Science 5‑9, Social Science 6‑12, or Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5‑9, or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time upon hire.
• Current certification in Deaf or Hard of Hearing (or eligible for upon appointment).
• Teachers may be hired with current state of Florida educator certification in Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing K‑12, with the understanding that additional certification requirements must be completed within a specified period of time.

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an advanced proficiency in sign language within one year of hire. The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

10‑month position (190 days): $53,950.00 – $57,550.00 annually. Additional compensation for advanced degrees: $2,400 per approved master’s, second master’s, education specialist, or doctorate degree.

Hours:

Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

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