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Posting Date: June 10, 2024

Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing are 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: Assistive Technology Instructor

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Must hold certifications or be able to obtain within twelve (12) months on the following platforms: JAWS, ZoomText, and NVDA.

· Must hold or be able to obtain certification in the area of Assistive Technology within twelve (12) months of hire.

· Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively through interpersonal, verbal and written

· communication.

· Minimum one (1) year of experience in the use of assistive technology for individuals who are

· blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deaf/blind.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.

· Must learn Braille, including becoming a National Library of Congress certified Braille

· Transcriptionist within the first thirty (36) months of employment.

· Perform assistive technology service to include assessments, onsite visits to evaluate

installation, technical support, and training.

· Must be able to travel to appointments and be willing to work a variety of hours, including

evenings and weekends in order to meet the requirements of our students

· Must be able to work collaboratively with the ASB Braille instructor.

· Other duties as assigned.

• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING:

• Medication Training
• Behavior Management certification
• CPR – every 2 years
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• Using an AED
• Mandatory Reporting – DHR
• Policy and Procedure Review
• Erin’s Law
• Jason Flatt Act

Benefits:

· Health, dental, and vision insurance available -Teachers Retirement System (TRS)

· Deferred compensation options available

· Paid time off

Salary $31,422 - $47,656 Scale MR Rank 1B

$32,911 - $49,880 Scale MR Rank1M

187 DAYS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: June 24, 2024

Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, and is not_ subject to overtime or compensatory_

provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,422.00 - $49,880.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Special education school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Talladega, AL 35160 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Talladega, AL 35160: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person