OPS INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - COMMUNICATION SUPPORT 48914204
At a glance
Entry-level Communications role at State of Florida. St Augustine.
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What you'll do
- You'll use American Sign Language to give low-vision students direct communication access
- You'll connect students with teachers, peers, and school staff while building independence
- You'll help students follow lessons, discussions, assignments, activities, and school events
- You'll stay near the student, track understanding, and share progress or concerns with staff
- You'll work with teachers and service providers while keeping records and student information confidential
What you bring
- You have sixty college semester hours, an associate degree or higher, or a high school diploma with a qualifying Para Pro score
- You are proficient in American Sign Language and understand deaf and hard-of-hearing students' educational needs
- You can work with multidisciplinary teams and follow confidentiality and special education procedures
- You can complete and apply CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
Who this fits
This role suits someone comfortable providing hands-on ASL communication support and helping students build self-advocacy. You'll work on site at FSDB in St. Augustine on a schedule that varies based on need. Employment requires education verification, background and fingerprint checks, and work within a drug-free workplace. Applications must go through People First
From the employer
Requisition No: 883137
Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind
Working Title: OPS INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - COMMUNICATION SUPPORT 48914204
Pay Plan: Seasonal
Position Number: 48914204
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026
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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)
Instructional Assistant -
Communication Support
(OPS)
Position Number 48914204
Department: Deaf Academics
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):
- 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.
TO APPLY:
Applications accepted through People First only.
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.
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