What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shoals Regional Director - Re-Advertised position at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB)?
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ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
Regional Directors (RDs) make effective leadership decisions and solve problems using sound judgment in supervising the development and coordination of specialized programs for individuals who are deaf, blind, and deafblind. RDs also provide strong leadership to the staff (clerical, professional, contract, and volunteers) to include direct supervision, program evaluation, staff development, conducting performance evaluations, and recruitment of new staff. RDs have operations and fiduciary responsibilities for their respective center (travel, payroll, requisitions, etc.). RDs will represent AIDB and their Regional Center at state and local consumer group activities as well as various state and national committees. Finally, RDs act as primary liaison between staff and the Executive Director of Field Services.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture of inclusion is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of our organization. You will heighten awareness of our statewide Regional Centers with community, business and philanthropic leaders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education, Visual Impairments, Early Childhood Special Education, Rehabilitation or a related field.
- Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience in Educational Supervision and/or Administration or other related professional supervisory experience.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in building and leading a team and operating a multi-functional center for the public.
- Must have proven experience managing projects, deadlines, and working with ambiguity.
- Must have work history demonstrating the ability to motivate, align efforts, set goals, delegate and monitor effectively.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of methodologies used to educate individuals who are deaf, blind and deaf-blind.
- Must exhibit exceptional communication skills, and experience with providing presentations to an audience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Visual Impairments, Early Childhood Special Education, Rehabilitation or a related field.
- Work history that demonstrates familiarity with AIDB units, and local, state and national organizations/agencies.
- Three (3) years of relevant experience in Educational Supervision and/or Administration or other related professional supervisory experience.
- Three (3) years of experience in building and leading a team.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on AIDB’s Braille Skills Assessment Inventory within the first thirty- six (36) months of employment.
- Must obtain a sign language proficiency level of INTERMEDIATE according to the AIDB evaluation system within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Must be willing and able to a work flexible schedule to include holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."
SALARY: $75,000- $100,000 Scale A1 Rank 04
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Salary : $75,000 - $100,000
