RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR - 48008066

State of Florida • Saint Augustine, FL

27d • $29,874 - $37,374 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (FSDB) is a state public school providing 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. FSDB is recognized for its comprehensive educational services tailored to the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. The school also offers outreach programs for young children and their families. The Residential Instructor works within FSDB's Boarding Program, supervising and monitoring student behavior, promoting student development, and assisting with daily living skills. This role involves effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues, and requires flexibility in scheduling and adapting to individual student needs. The instructor must comply with all school, department, and dorm policies and procedures, and maintain a safe and clean environment. This is a Career Service position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 effective working relationships with others and work cooperatively with all members of a work group.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of professional full-time work experience.
• Applicants who are selected for hire for the afternoon shift in the Deaf Apartment Program Dorms/Deaf Residential Dorms will be required to attain an Intermediate Plus proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.
• 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 and documents positive and negative behaviors.
• 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 completion of the Functional Assessments, and contributing to a positive dorm environment.
• Effectively communicates with students in a developmentally appropriate manner and recognizes the individual communication needs of the students.
• Effectively, consistently, accurately, and professionally communicates with parents, in accordance with the Boarding Program Policy.
• Demonstrates flexibility with scheduling which includes accepting changes in the work assignment, implementing appropriate recommendations regarding students, and adjusting expectations, interactions and behavior management styles based on the individual needs and abilities of the students.
• Complies with all school, department, and individual dorm policies and procedures.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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