CLASSROOM TEACHER (CAREER DEVELOPMENT) - 48008383

State of Florida • Saint Augustine, FL

2d • $53,950 - $57,550 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (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.

The incumbent of this position teaches sensory impaired students in a state-mandated academic program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
• Current state of Florida educator certification in an area of specialty and the appropriate instructional level or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time upon hire.
• Teachers may be hired with current state of Florida educator certification in hearing impaired K-12 or visually impaired K-12, with the understanding that additional certification requirements must be completed within a specified period of time.
• Teachers may be hired with certification in a subject/content area/instructional level, with the understanding that hearing impaired K-12 or visually impaired K-12 certification must be completed within a specified period of time.
• If certification(s) noted are not from Florida, upon appointment, shall obtain state of Florida certification(s) within a reasonable period of time.
• Additional requirements mandated by state/federal law and position responsibilities
• If certification(s) noted are not Florida, upon appointment, shall or obtain state of Florida certification(s) within a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Blind/Visually Impaired students.
• Applicants who are selected for hire will be encouraged to learn sign language.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level