Educational Signer
Nassau County School District District Office/Exceptional Student Education Dept - Fernandina Beach, Florida Open in Google Maps
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Job Details
Job ID: 5807853
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:09 PM (UTC)
Job Description
APRIL 29, 2026
NONINSTRUCTIONAL
VACANCY POSTING FOR 2026-2027
POSTING PERIOD: APRIL 29, 2026 UNTIL FILLED
For information concerning this position, contact Ms. Patricia Kelly,Director of Exceptional Student Educationat904-491-9881.For salary and transfer information, contactHuman Resources.
The followingnoninstructional vacancyislisted inHuman Resourcesfor the 2026-2027school year.
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
1Educational Signer
RANGE OFPAY: $16.44/hr- $18.17/hr
(Additional compensation from the Millage initiative will be awarded annually.For the 2026-2027school year, the amount to bedeterminedby NESPA bargaining andratification andwill be prorated from July 1, 2026.The amount for the 2025-2026school year was $5,908.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- If assigned to a Title I school, also meet the requirements for the No Child Left Behind Act:
- Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
- Associate's or higher degree; or
- Knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in core subjects as verified by a rigorous state of local assessment.
- Registry of the Interpreters for the Deaf certification and completion of Interpreter Training Program preferred.
- At least one year of experience with the deaf population.
- Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- (1) Provide signing services toidentifiedESE students at one or more sites using theappropriate modeof communication.
- (2) Provide voice interpreting asrequired.
- (3) Participate as a member of the educational team andassistin providing continuity of instruction foridentifiedESE students.
- (4) Serve as a communication facilitator.
- (5) Provide sign language services in the classroom, for lectures and conversations, assemblies, special projects, and other related functions.
- (6) Provide sign language services for IEP meetings,staffing's, parent conferences, and other related functions asrequired.
- (7) Provide classroomassistanceand tutoring foridentifiedstudents as needed; proctor during test administration as needed.
- (8) Confer with classroom teachers to prepare for signing services.
- (9) Prepare for signing assignments by studying content areas, lesson plans,outlinesand new vocabulary.
- (10) Sign all activities in the classroom such as lectures, discussions, conversations, questions, and answers, films special projects, announcements and assemblies as needed.
- (11) Provide signing services for school functions outside of the classroom during school hours.
- (12) Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
- (13) Meet and deal effectively with thegeneral public, staff members, parents, administrators and other contactpersonsusing tact and good judgment.
- (14) Follow school board policyregardingattendance and punctuality.
- (15) Ensure adherence to good safety standards.
- (16) Maintain confidentialityregardingschool/workplace matters.
- (17) Model andmaintainhigh ethical standards.
- (18) Maintainexpertisein assignedareato fulfill position goals andobjectives.
- (19) Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill andproficiencyrelated to assignment.
- (20) Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
- (21) Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills.
- (22) Respond to inquiries and concernsin a timely manner.
- (23) Facilitate communication individually or groups.
- (24) Serve as a liaison to promote good public relations between the ESE students,staffand faculty members.
- (25) Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
- (26) Follow federal and state laws as well as School Board policies,rulesand regulations.
- (27) Demonstrate support for the school district and its goals and priorities.
- (28) Demonstrate initiative inidentifyingpotential problems or opportunities for improvement.
- (29) Participate in cross-training activities asrequired.
- (30) Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals andobjectivesof this position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force asfrequentlyas needed to move objects.
FINGERPRINTS:
Employment is contingent on your fingerprints being cleared by the clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Nassau County School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the application and interview process for individuals with disabilities seeking employment with the district. For assistance, applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact Judith Meredith at 1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL32034 or 904-491-9874.
Position Type: Full-time
Contact Information
- Rhonda Devereaux
- 1201 Atlantic Avenue
- Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
- Phone: 904-491-9874
- Email: rhondade@nassau.k12.fl.us