ESOL SPECIALIST - 48008726

Requisition No: 855886 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: ESOL SPECIALIST - 48008726

 Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)

Position Number: 48008726 

Salary:  $54,967.24 - $58,959.60 

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

7% ESOL Specialist – Board of Trustees

Position Number 48008726

Department: Instructional Services - ESOL

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.

How you will make an impact:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the identification and evaluation of Deaf or hard of Hearing (D/HH) and Blind/Visually Impaired (B/VI) English Language Learners (ELL) students enrolled at the school.

• Attend IEP meetings of ELL students. Monitor ELL students while testing in all departments (ACCESS for ELLs). Monitor students for two (2) years after exiting the ESOL Program. Provide pull-out or push-in services and/or teach ELL classes. Conduct annual assessment on all ELL students.
• Conduct file review of all possible ELL students for the intake process. Determine placement for ELL students and make necessary documentation. Conduct ELL assessment upon request (referral). Write reports for ELL assessment requested through referral.
• Provide ELL training for FSDB staff as needed. Attend workshops and conferences.
• Communicate with parents through phone calls and emails. Attend International Relations Committee meetings.
• Attend trainings/meetings and implement skills acquired during professional development activities as required by Federal, State and FSDB mandates.

• Other additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to implement and maintain individual programs for students; Ability to write and speak fluently in Spanish and English;
• Ability to use and understand American Sign Language (ASL) at an Intermediate level;
• Ability to assist students;
• Ability to maintain records;
• Ability to write reports;
• Ability to plan and prepare educational materials;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to assist in the classroom with ELL students and/or students;
• Ability to use computer and software programs;
• Knowledge and experience with working with ESOL D/HH and B/VI students;
• Ability to conduct staff training in the area of ESOL;
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPI and CPR;
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
• Current state of Florida educator certificate in ESOL or ESOL Endorsement or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time upon hire.
• Three years professional teaching experience with students who are deaf or hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired.

Additional requirements mandated by state/federal law and position responsibilities.

Sign Language Requirements:

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Advanced proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.

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

Hiring Salary Range: 10-month position (190 Days): $54,967.24 - $58,959.60. 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. 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!

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.