Requisition No: 869415 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: INFORMATION SPECIALIST II - 48008068

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008068 

Salary:  $41,496.00 - $48,996.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2026 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Information Specialist II (Career Service)

Position Number 48008068

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.

How you will make an impact

The incumbent of this position works in the Outreach Department and is responsible for providing information to parents, professionals who work with sensory impaired students, and other interested parties concerning FSDB.

• Guide the execution of Outreach Department hospitality efforts by monitoring and responding to email and phone requests for information and campus visits.  Direct inquiries to appropriate departments/individuals. Provide customized tours of the FSDB campus upon request for prospective students and their families, professionals who work with sensory impaired students, and other interested and approved parties.  Maintain an active knowledge of general FSDB information, staff roster, historical highlights, current/upcoming activities and events, and facts of interest. Facilitate an initial interview with those who submit tour requests to fully understand their reasons and goals for visiting.  Complete preparation activities to schedule effective, customized tours of the FSDB campus to meet the needs of each request.  Ensure that all relevant FSDB staff has been notified and expectant of visitors. Effectively communicate with guests to provide pre and post visitation details/information. Facilitate productive interactions between visitors and staff/students.  Track data on tour requests and outcomes. Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to supervisor.  Coordinate opportunities for community stakeholders to experience FSDB through showcases, open houses, expos, and interactive group learning events. Work with internal programs and departments to curate group experiences that provide external stakeholders with virtual and face-to-face opportunities to "meet" FSDB staff and explore our expertise and offerings.  Complete and submit detailed after-action reports.
• Participate in FSDB Ambassador activities.  Assist in the training and coaching of staff representing FSDB in the community through exhibits, conference interactions, collaborative inter-agency activities and meetings.  Support the Executive Director of Outreach in identifying, prioritizing, scheduling, and preparing for appearances and opportunities to have a community presence through public exhibits during information fairs, conferences, etc.  Travel to and act as an Ambassador at public events as scheduled.  Provide information, resources, and presentations during public events and gatherings. Present approved and scripted content on FSDB programming, admissions processes, and Deaf/Blind topics. Distribute FSDB publications, brochures, and promotional items during planned activities.  Track distribution of materials and gather stakeholder information for follow-up.  Provide after-action reports for all public facing activities. 
• Provide support for statewide education and collaboration initiatives of the Outreach Department. Work with Department team members to successfully execute educational opportunities. Share information about upcoming Outreach Department educational events and opportunities with stakeholders.  Complete tasks related to registration and distribution of materials upon request.  Be present during assigned events and assist with attendance, welcome activities, safety exercises, and other logistics.  Travel to and carry out assignments as requested and engage with registrants and community partners in a positive way.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to display high standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality;
• Ability to establish and maintain ongoing relationships with supervisors and other employees;
• Experience with public speaking and customer service: positive, enthusiastic and authentic personality;
• Ability to adapt to continuous, significant, sudden or permanent changes or setbacks affecting priorities;
• Ability and skill to communicate, explain, and elaborate on complex ideas or information clearly and adapt to the audience’s level of knowledge:
• Ability to organize thoughts, remember, and recount details;
• Ability to actively listen to others and clarify communications in a professional non-defensive manner;
• Ability to expressively use and receptively understand American Sign Language;
• Ability to maintain documentation and data in an organized and efficient manner;
• 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;
• Knowledge of and ability to use integrated Microsoft Suite applications including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Access;
• Ability to operate various office machines such as copier, fax, printer, etc;
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR;
• Ability to obtain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24;

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional experience.

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Preferred

• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Ability to interpret ASL/English and English/ASL.

Sign Language Requirements

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

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

Hiring Salary Range: $41,496.00 - $48,996.00 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

. *Base $41,496.00

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 8:30am to 5:00pm (schedule may vary from time to time)

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!

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.