RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR - OVERNIGHTS - 48008327

State of Florida • Saint Augustine, FL

3d • $29,874 - $37,374 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is seeking a Residential Instructor for its Boarding Program. FSDB provides free educational services to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind, including boarding and transportation. This is an overnight position within the Boarding Program.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of the importance of staff: student ratios at all times.
• Must be present at work and punctual.
• Follows procedures for attendance.
• Completes daily reports (i.e. Daily Chronicles, Night Reports, Incident Reports, Attendance Reports, etc.).
• Meets all established deadlines.
• Remains in assigned area.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to instruct deaf and/or blind persons in social and daily living skills.
• Ability to visually monitor and keep track of assigned students.
• Ability to ensure that health and sanitary conditions are maintained.
• Ability to encourage independence and self-development in others.
• Ability to plan, instruct and conduct leisure and recreational activities.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and work cooperatively with all members of a work group.
• Participates in all required training and other employee development activities to improve skills and knowledge according to individual work unit needs.
• Ability to document and follow through on behavior programs.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs occasionally, stand for sustained periods of time, and walk about on foot throughout campus or for recreational outings.
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24.
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR.
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI).
• A high school diploma or its equivalent; or Completion of a program of study in child care from a vocational/technical school; or one year of experience in working with disabled persons.
• Proof of High School Diploma or Completion of Child Care course will need to be provided at time of interview.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of professional full-time work experience.
• Applicants who are selected for hire for the overnight shift in the Deaf Apartment Program Dorms/Deaf Residential Dorms will be required to attain an Intermediate proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.
• Applicants who are selected for hire in the Apartment Program Dorms (who are working with Blind/Visually Impaired students) will be required to attain Survival Plus proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.
• Applicants who are selected for hire in the Blind Residential Program will be encouraged to learn sign language.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors student behavior, documenting both positive and negative actions.
• Promotes student development and self-esteem by providing assistance and supervision during student activities.
• Utilizes the Individual Dorm Plan to build social and daily living skills, providing input during Functional Assessments, and contributing to a positive dorm environment.
• Effectively communicates with students in a developmentally appropriate manner, recognizing their individual communication needs.
• Communicates effectively, consistently, accurately, and professionally with parents, in accordance with the Boarding Program Policy.
• Demonstrates flexibility with scheduling, accepting changes in work assignments, implementing recommendations regarding students, and adjusting interactions and behavior management styles based on individual student needs.
• Complies with all school, department, and individual dorm policies and procedures, including Boarding Guidelines, Staff/Student/Parent Handbook, Standards for Disciplinary Action, School Policies and Procedures, Management Memoranda, Emergency Preparedness, Critical Incidents Reference Guide, Food Service Policies, and completes all required FSDB training.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Performs other related 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.
• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• Shift differential due to the majority of shift being between 5:00pm – 6:00am. $60.00 per biweekly period; $1560.00 annually. Pay additive is dependent on agency funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED