Requisition No: 850875 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - (INTERPRETER SERVICES) 48008064

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008064 

Salary:  $34,866.52 - $42,366.52 

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2025 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Staff Assistant

Position Number 48008064

Department: Interpreter Services

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 administrative position assists the Director of Interpreter Services (Director) in the daily operation of the Interpreter Services Department.

• Duties include but are not limited to: Assist the Director in office management by maintaining and organizing department files and information using records management systems; process a variety of correspondence by handling telephone calls, voicemail, and email resolving situations when possible or taking messages for others in the department; oversee the flow of information required to coordinate the functions of the department and carry out specific assignments as directed; conduct research, compile data, and prepare reports as directed; maintain department supply inventory, equipment, office supply orders, and general accounting records for the department; attend meetings/workshops as necessary for information exchange; compose routine correspondence of a non-technical nature; complete reference checks and assist with preparation of paperwork for the hiring process; prepare and submit Work Orders, Agency Fund Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Print Shop Requisitions, Personnel Action Request and Dual Employment forms, and Facilities, Household, and Transportation requests. Duties also include the ability to receive and respond as needed to incoming interpreter requests daily, maintain records of interpreter requests and assist in procuring preparatory materials to ensure quality interpreting services; maintaining accurate weekly schedules for interpreting assignments, assist with scheduling interpreting assignments as requested, provide staff and OPS interpreters with daily schedules for assignments and related information, support staff in accurate and timely submission of timesheets; keep accurate records of staff attendance and requests for leave; assist with communication to and from OPS interpreters for covering assignments.
• Assist with facilitation of SLPI: ASL program, including receiving appointment requests, responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments according to the Operational Policy & Procedure (OPP), and including Human Resources on appointment confirmation emails and other SLPI: ASL correspondence. Assist with sending official SLPI: ASL results to staff and waiver forms to Human Resources. Assist in maintaining information related to SLPI: ASL compliance for staff and contacting employees/supervisors when evaluations or waivers are due according to OPP. Assist Director with keeping up-to-date database records of staff ASL skill level achievement and retention of SLPI: ASL results for separated employees based on department policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices;
• Skills in using word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs, Google suite applications, and Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to maintain a productive office environment by organizing and planning workflow;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Prioritizes work to meet multiple demands;
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24;
• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR and CPI;

Qualifications

• Three years of secretarial or clerical work experience.
• College education from an accredtited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required work experience.
• Vocational/technical training in the area of secretarial science or office/business studies can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required work experience.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent can substitute for one year of the required work experience.

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Intermediate 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 12-month position: $34,866.52 - $42,366.52 annually. (paid biweekly over 26-pays) This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

*Base $34,866.52

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

Sign Language Proficiency Level: Survival Plus $300.00, Intermediate $450.00, Advanced $600

Hours Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm

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.
• 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.

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.