RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR - 48008066

State of Florida; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 29,874 - 37,374; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental & vision

Professional development

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Job summary

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) seeks a Residential Instructor for the Deaf and Blind Boarding program. You will supervise students, document daily activities, and support social and daily living skills within the dorm setting.

The role emphasizes communication with families and adherence to FSDB policies. Shift work includes afternoon and overnight hours; evening reporting and safety duties are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or completion of a child care program; or one year working with disabled persons.
• Preferred: two or more years of professional full-time work experience.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs, stand for long periods, and walk campus for activities.
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency per FSDB requirements.
• Ability to complete CPR and CPI training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and monitor behavior; maintain safe dorm environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff following policies.
• Follow schedules, update reports, and document attendance and incidents.
• Promote student development and assist with social and daily living skills.
• Provide input on Functional Assessments and Individual Dorm Plans.
• Perform related duties and ensure a clean, safe environment.

Job description

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR - 48008066

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Position Number 48008066

Department: Deaf and Blind Boarding

Hiring for the 2026‑2027 school year

How you will make an impact

• Demonstrates knowledge of the importance of staff: student ratios at all times which includes, but is not limited to, being present at work and punctual, following procedures for attendance, completing daily reports (i.e. Daily Chronicles, Night Reports, Incident Reports, Attendance Reports, etc.), meets all established deadlines, and remains in assigned area; 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 which includes, but is not limited to: Boarding Guidelines, Staff/Student/Parent Handbook, Standards for Disciplinary Action, School Policies and Procedures, Management Memorandum (Student Abuse, Self‑Harm, Health Care Center, Staff/Student Relations, and Missing Students), Emergency Preparedness, Critical Incidents Reference Guide, Food Service Policies, and accurate completion of all FSDB required training. Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;
• Ability to instruct deaf and/or blind persons in social and daily living skills;
• 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 maintain effective working relationships with others and work cooperatively with all members of a work group;
• Participates in all required training and other employee development activities to improve skills and knowledge according to individual work unit needs;
• 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);

Qualifications

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. Proof of High School Diploma or Completion of Child Care course will need to be provided at time of interview.

Preferred: Two or more years of professional full‑time work experience.

Sign Language Requirements

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. The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

Hiring Salary Range (10 month position)

$29,874.00 – $37,374.00 annually. Position is eligible for a shift differential due to the majority of shift being between 5:00pm – 6:00am. $60.00 per biweekly period; $1,560.00 annually. Pay additive is dependent on agency funding.

Hours

Afternoon Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 3:15pm – 12:15am; Schedule may vary.

Overnight Shift: Monday – Friday, 12:15am – 8:15am;

Our benefits include:

• 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.

How You Will Grow

FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students’ growth. School‑ and state‑required training and skills development is offered both online and in‑person for academic and non‑academic staff members.

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.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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