R-9833 Reference#3110105515105 *Posting Date: July 12, 2024 *

Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearingare encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION:

Teacher-Elementary/Special Education

Alabama School for the Blind

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind.

Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a valid Teaching Certificate with an Elementary or Special Education Certification. Must be able to obtain reciprocity with the State of Alabama within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be certified in visual impairment or be willing to gain certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment of employment.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Braille, including becoming a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
• Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Must be able to physically assist students as required.
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submitto a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB ."

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Demonstrate the ability to teach subject matter as outline in the Alabama State Department of Education Course of Study.

Participate in development of students' IEP based on curricular guidelines

Implement, review and update student IEP's.

Serve as case manager.

Perform functional vision assessment as needed.

Protect confidentiality of student information.

Maintain classroom discipline.

Exercise the code of ethics in the teaching profession.

Supervise and work cooperatively with teacher aides assigned to the classroom

Create, review and update the curriculum as necessary.

Work and cooperate with staff members, support personnel and administration to provide for the welfare and best interests of the students.

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