OPS ASSOCIATE TEACHER - (DEAF HIGH SCHOOL) 48912738

Requisition No: 862742 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: OPS ASSOCIATE TEACHER - (DEAF HIGH SCHOOL) 48912738

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 48912738 

Salary: $20.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Associate Teacher (OPS)

Position Number 48912738

Department: Deaf High School

2 positions available

Salary:

$20.00 Hourly

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent of this position teaches sensory impaired students in a state-mandated academic program as a full time substitute teacher.

• Conduct and direct student learning experiences using written lesson plans that cover the requirements of the State with regard to the Current Florida Curriculum Standards and course descriptions; Use required instructional materials with fidelity to introduce and develop concepts; Develop and maintain a classroom management program; Identify/develop, implement, use, monitor and evaluate long and short term objectives based on students' IEPs; Analyze and utilize student data to drive instruction; Monitor student progress based on the goals of the IEP, and FSDB and State mandated objectives; Record and report data on individual students, i.e, keep grade books, report cards, progress monitoring reports, incident reports, interim reports, attendance records, etc; Document and correct disruptive student behavior in accordance with school policies and procedures; Maintain a professional relationship with students, parents and other staff members.
• Attend trainings/meetings and implement skills acquired during professional development activities as required by Federal, State and FSDB mandates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the educational needs of deaf or hard-of-hearing and/or blind/visually impaired students;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications;
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching;
• Knowledge of the principles of human learning, behavior and counseling;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of curriculum development;
• Ability to teach individuals in a classroom setting using the principles of differentiated instruction;
• Ability to prepare teaching plans, courses, activities and learning experiences for a variety of students;
• Ability to develop appropriate curriculums;
• Ability to handle problems, concerns and emotional distress with sensitivity and tact;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to classroom teaching;
• Ability to plan, establish priorities and implement activities for maximum effectiveness;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to maintain certification in the appropriate content/subject area;
• Ability to maintain certification in the appropriate sensory impaired area;
• Ability to communicate effectively using sign language by signing across the continuum (English word order to ASL) meeting the needs of each student;
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPI and CPR.
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

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. FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

TO APPLY:

Applications are accepted through People First only.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the 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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.