State of Florida · 3 weeks ago
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT I - (CAREER DEVELOPMENT) 48008610
St Augustine, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30K/yr - $37K/yrThe Florida School for the Deaf and Blind (FSDB) is a state public school providing comprehensive educational services to students with sensory impairments. The Instructional Assistant I role involves assisting classroom teachers in instructional duties, supporting students in their academic and daily living skills, and facilitating career development activities.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists classroom teacher with: classroom instruction, redirection of students who are off-task
Behavior management, role playing, planning and preparation for field trips and special events, recordkeeping, attendance, and grading classwork
Develops learning materials for students (independently or as directed by the classroom teacher)
Writes and submits student occurrence reports to the assistant principal on significant occurrences
Substitutes and maintains the instructional momentum of the program in the absence of the teacher
Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
Provides remedial assistance to students having difficulty achieving objectives in their specific subject area
Duties may include instructing and assisting students with activities of daily living which may include personal hygiene, toileting and self-care tasks as assigned
Assists with job interviews for supporting students acquiring jobs in the after-school work program
Assist students visiting the Career Development Office with job applications, resumes, interest assessments, job searches and general job preparation skills
Assist with career themed campus wide events
Assists construction program teacher in supporting students with classroom safety and work habits
Assist in additional Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, as needed
Supervises and instructs students in self care skills and activities of daily living
Writes and submits written reports to the Director of Student Life on significant happenings during the residential period
Serves as a liaison between the boarding and classroom program
Performs other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to obtain OSHA certification in construction within 90 days of appointment
Knowledge of Xello and general job preparation skills
Knowledge of the educational needs of deaf/hard of hearing and/or blind/visually impaired students
Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
Ability to prepare and maintain records
Ability to implement and maintain individual programs for students
Ability to plan and prepare educational materials
Ability to instruct and/or assist students in social and daily living skills such as personal hygiene, toileting, and self-care tasks, etc
Ability to communicate in the appropriate modes for assigned students
Ability to document and follow through on behavior programs
Ability to assist in classroom with small group and individual activities
Ability to write reports and pay attention to details
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to supervise transport/escort students independently
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 and CPI
Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Advanced proficiency in sign language within one year of hire
Benefits
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.
Paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
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