OPS INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - ELC - 48910106

State of Florida•Saint Augustine, FL

62d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) Instructional Assistant (OPS) Position Number 48910106 Department: Early Learning Center Salary $15.00/hr REQUIREMENTS 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 WORK LOCATION: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 WORK HOURS: Varies; As needed

Requirements

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
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 deaf and/or blind persons in social and daily living skills
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 complete training and administer skills acquired during CPI
Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR

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.
Position may or may not having boarding duties, such as: 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.
Other duties as assigned