OPS INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - COMMUNICATION SUPPORT 48914204

State of Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (FSDB) in St. Augustine seeks an OPS Instructional Assistant - Communication Support to provide direct ASL-based communication support for low-vision students and to facilitate interactions among students, teachers, peers, and staff.

The role requires completing 60 college hours (or a relevant degree or ParaPro with score 464+), with salary at $15.00 per hour. You will support instruction, ensure student access, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

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 provided at time of interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct communication support to low vision students through ASL.
• Facilitate communication between student, teachers, peers and staff.
• Assist students in accessing classroom instruction, discussions, assignments, activities and events.
• Maintain proximity to students to ensure access to communication throughout the day.
• Collaborate with teachers and service providers to support student success.
• Monitor student understanding and communication needs; provide feedback to staff.
• Maintain confidentiality per district policies and federal regulations.
• Maintain records and documentation as required by the school district.
• Proficiency in ASL and strong interpersonal communication.
• Knowledge of deaf and hard-of-hearing educational needs.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Adhere to confidentiality and special education procedures.
• Ability to foster student independence and self-advocacy.
• Complete CPI and CPR training as required.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Deaf education knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Confidentiality

CPI & CPR training

Education

60 college semester hours / AA or higher

High school diploma + ParaPro 464+

Job description

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OPS INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - COMMUNICATION SUPPORT 48914204

Date: Sep 3, 2026

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Requisition No:883137

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: OPS INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - COMMUNICATION SUPPORT 48914204

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Instructional Assistant -

Communication Support

(OPS)

Position Number 48914204

SALARY: $15.00/hr

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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 **

WORK LOCATION: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

WORK HOURS: Schedule Varies; As needed

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct communication support to low vision students through the use of American Sign Language (ASL).
• Facilitate communication between the student, teachers, peers, and school personnel while promoting the student's independence and self-advocacy skills.
• Assist students in accessing classroom instruction, discussions, assignments, activities, and school-related events.
• Maintain close proximity to the student to ensure consistent access to communication throughout the instructional day.
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers to support student success.
• Monitor student understanding and communication needs and provide feedback to appropriate staff regarding student progress and concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information in compliance with district policies and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation as required by the school district.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of deaf and hard-of-hearing educational needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and special education procedures
• Ability to foster student independence and self-advocacy
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI);
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR;

Condition of Employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level via the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website https://info.flclearinghouse.com FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.