Requisition No: 874388 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: DISTRICT SUPPORT COORDINATOR - FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED -FLORIDA PANHANDLE 48008690

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008690 

Salary:  $49,670.40 - $57,170.40 

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2026 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

District Support Coordinator

Physical location of work is the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas serving the counties of Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Homes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Watton and Washington.

 (Career Service)

Position Number 48008690

Department: Outreach

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf or 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.

What we’re looking for

The incumbent of this position works in Outreach and coordinates early intervention transition services in the Panhandle region and surrounding areas for children ages birth through 5 years who are participating in the Parent Infant Program.

How you will make an impact

• Represents FSDB in the region by participating in DOE Interagency Council meetings and other pertinent local provider meetings. Identifies and refers new Parent Advisors (early interventionists). Participates in IFSP, IEP, and other meetings as necessary with Early Steps, local school districts, and other agencies for families with children on caseload. Assists with 3–15 Parent Advisors in the region by providing procedural information, guidance, and mentoring as necessary. Maintains a caseload of no fewer than 10 children with sensory loss. Collaborates with FSDB Parent Infant Program staff and disseminates information as necessary. Travels as required to meet job responsibilities.
• Processes referrals; completes intake process with families according to established guidelines and makes appropriate contact with and/or referrals to Parent Advisors in a timely manner. Gathers and reports required data for the Division of Blind Services database. Assists Parent Advisors to ensure intake and closure reports comply with Division of Blind Services standards. Participates in outreach efforts with parents and/or other professionals to build a strong statewide model for effective services to children with sensory loss and their families. Organizes meetings and workshops as needed.
• Other professional activities, including but not limited to: serving as a trainer in VIISA and INSITE trainings; participating in professional development activities to upgrade skills and knowledge; maintaining and organizing materials, equipment, and supplies as needed; contributing to the overall delivery system of Outreach, including attendance at staff meetings, program evaluation activities, and day to day operations. Participates in school wide and departmental meetings as needed.
• Attends training and implements skills acquired during professional development activities as required by federal, state, and FSDB mandates.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The duties outlined reflect the primary responsibilities of the position; however, they are not all-inclusive. Related or similar duties may also be assigned as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of early intervention best practice in partnering with families and school district personnel;
• Knowledge of early childhood birth to five developmental stages and strategies for issues related to sensory loss;
• Knowledge of early childhood practices in order to provide technical assistance, and ability to align efforts with other Outreach Services initiatives;
• Ability to coordinate meetings and collaborate with various agency personnel on a statewide level;
• Skills in communicating effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to evaluate program services and use evaluation data to enhance service delivery;
• Ability to schedule trips and travel independently;
• Ability to assume a leadership role within the region;
• Ability to maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license and meet FSDB requirements to operate a state vehicle according to the Transportation Policy;
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in visual disabilities, counseling, psychology, early childhood education, social work or a health-related field.

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: 11-month position, $49,670.40 - $57,170.40 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

*Base $49,670.40

Associate degree addl $1500.00

Bachelor’s degree addl $3000.00

Master’s degree addl $4500.00

Additional Related and verified Full-time Experience (20-year max) @ addl $150.00 per year

Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm, (schedule may vary)

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.
• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

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 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.

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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Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School. Apply today!

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.