INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I - (BLIND ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL) 48008406

State of Florida • Saint Augustine, FL

2d • $29,874 - $37,374 • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position works as an Instructional Assistant in a state-mandated academic program at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (FSDB). FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or 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.

Requirements

• 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 pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI)

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Instructs and assists students with activities of daily living which may include personal hygiene, toileting, and self-care tasks as assigned.
• Supervises and instructs students in self care skills and activities of daily living during boarding duties.
• 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.

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.
• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree