Science Teacher Blind Middle School

Requisition No: 855523

Agency:
School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title:

SCIENCE TEACHER - (BLIND MIDDLE SCHOOL)  1

Pay Plan:
Contract FTE (Ben El)

Position Number:

Salary: $52,398.68 - $56,204.48

Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2025

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Science Teacher

Board of Trustees (Instructional Personnel)

Position Number

Department:
Blind Middle School

Hiring for the 2025/2026 school year

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.

The incumbent of this position teaches sensory impaired students in a state‑mandated academic program.

• 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;
• Performs other related duties as assigned;

• Knowledge of the educational needs of deaf/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 apply the principles of Response to Intervention;
• 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;

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.
• FLDOE certification
• Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (or the ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time)
• 60 inservice hours or 3 semester hours of ESOL. (or the ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time)
• Additional requirements mandated by…