Instructional Assistant for Deaf & Blind Education

Fsdbk12; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is seeking an OPS Instructional Assistant to support classroom instruction, behavior management, and material preparation for students who are deaf or blind. The assistant helps with supervision during school hours, field trips, and activities, ensuring a positive learning environment.

The role requires completing 60 college hours or equivalent, an AA or higher, or a high school diploma with Para Pro 464, with sign language development within a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction and redirection of off-task students.
• Assist with behavior management, planning for field trips and events, and recordkeeping/attendance.
• Develop learning materials and supervise students during school, lunch, recess, and after-school hours.

Skills

Effective communication

Record keeping

Behavior management

Student support

Education

60 college hours / AA or higher

High school diploma + Para Pro 464

Tools

CPR training

CPI training

Job description

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is seeking an OPS Instructional Assistant to support classroom instruction, behavior management, and material preparation for students who are deaf or blind. The assistant helps with supervision during school hours, field trips, and activities, ensuring a positive learning environment.

The role requires completing 60 college hours or equivalent, an AA or higher, or a high school diploma with Para Pro 464, with sign language development within a