Instructional Assistant Deaf Elementary School

Instructional Assistant I - (Deaf Elementary School)

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) Instructional Assistant (Career Service) Position Number  Department:
Deaf Elementary School

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 inclusive of verified experience and education.
* Base $29,874.00 Associate's degree addl $1500.00 Bachelor's degree addl $3000.00 Master's degree addl $4500.00 Additional Related and verified Full-time Experience (20-year max) addl $150.00 per year Hours Monday – Thursday 6:30am to 3:30pm;
Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm

Our benefits include:
Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System. Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only. Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage. Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more. Professional…