Adaptive Guitar Instructor for Visually Impaired Students

State of Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) seeks a part-time Guitar Teacher (OPS) to provide individual and small-group guitar instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired. The role emphasizes adaptable teaching methods and inclusive learning.

The instructor will develop engaging lessons to promote musical skills, creativity, self-expression, and confidence, and will prepare students for performances and events within a residential school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in guitar performance and instruction.
• Experience working with children or adolescents.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group guitar instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Develop and implement engaging lessons that promote musical skill development, creativity, self-expression, and confidence.
• Adapt instructional methods, materials, and techniques to meet the unique learning needs of students with visual impairments.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success and participation in musical performances and activities.

Skills

Guitar performance

Guitar instruction

Experience with children

Background screening

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in music

Job description

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) seeks a part-time Guitar Teacher (OPS) to provide individual and small-group guitar instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired. The role emphasizes adaptable teaching methods and inclusive learning.

The instructor will develop engaging lessons to promote musical skills, creativity, self-expression, and confidence, and will prepare students for performances and events within a residential school setting.