Requisition No: 827975

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: BRAILE SPECIALIST (7%)- 48008558

Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)

Position Number: 48008558

Salary: $53,366.25 - $57,242.33

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2024

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Braile Specialist- 7% Specialist– Board of Trustees

Position Number 48008558

Department: Blind Principal

PENDING RECLAISSIFICATION

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact:

• The incumbent of this position works as a Braille Specialist.
• Teach all forms of Braille as needed to individual students or student groups including; UEB Code, Nemeth Code, Tactile graphics reading writing and producing, slate and stylus, and use of Braille note-taking devices, and other Braille technology. Identify and develop short-term objectives into learning units; Assist in development and implementation of IEP’s; Write IEP goals, objectives, present levels of performance and monitor IEP progress. Develop appropriate lessons and materials for each student or student group taught. Evaluate and document student learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, reading specialists and others to provide reading intervention to students who read Braille. Support student application of Braille skills during academic instruction.
• Instruct student groups in the reading and writing of tactile graphics across multiple curriculum areas including math, science, social studies, and daily living.
• Provide professional development and in-service training to staff, to include instruction in UEB and Nemeth Braille reading and writing, and various forms of Braille production to include tactile graphics production.
• Participate in faculty, department meetings, committee work, special projects, and curriculum development. Assist in development of curriculum maps as needed, especially in the areas of Braille reading and writing. Attend training and implement skills acquired during professional development activities as required by Federal, State and FSDB mandates
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of teaching visually impaired students;
• Ability to develop appropriate individual education plans;
• Ability to identify and develop short term objectives into learning units;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Skilled in teaching to visually impaired students the use of braille, slate and stylus, handwriting, listening, visual and auditory access devices, and daily living skills
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPI and CPR;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and TVI Certification

If certification noted is not from Florida, upon appointment, shall obtain state of Florida certification within a reasonable period of time.

Preferred:

Master Degree in TVI, strong knowledge of Braille including, UEB, Nemeth, Tactile graphics, music Braille, Braille production techniques, and Braille instruction.

Sign Language Requirements:

Applicants who are selected for hire will be encouraged to learn American Sign Language.

Please note: FSDB provides education to acquire sign language skills.

Hiring Salary Range: 10-month position (190 Days): $53,366.25 - $57,242.33. This range is inclusive of verified experience. Employees shall receive compensation for higher education beyond a Bachelor’s Degree as noted below.

Master’s Degree: additional $2,400

Master’s 30, or 2nd Master’s Degree, or Education Specialist, or Doctorate Degree: additional $2,400

Employees may earn any combination of degrees and receive that amount. Only one degree in each category will apply.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Vision:

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

Mission:

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

Values:

Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

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.

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.

TO APPLY:

Applications accepted through People First only.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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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.

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.