What are the responsibilities and job description for the WEEKEND DORMITORY PROGRAM SUPERVISOR Alabama School for the Deaf position at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB)?
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Posting Date: February 19, 2025
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 federal laws permit. 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: WEEKEND DORMITORY PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Alabama School for the Deaf
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 32,000 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are among the organizations’ most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day,
The Dorm Program Supervisor (DPS) is responsible for promoting an atmosphere conducive to the social, emotional, educational, and physical development of students; providing support and guidance to Student Life personnel, students and parents.
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role in the lives of our students and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB and ASD. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity
POSITION Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree OR five (5) years work related experience.
- May be required to possess a valid Alabama Driver License and may be required to obtain a CDL and Alabama School Bus Driver Licenses within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment. Must maintain yearly certification for Alabama School Bus Driver License (if applicable) and valid Alabama Driver License.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience or Three (3) years’ experience working in a residential setting.
- Sign language proficiency evaluation of Survival Plus upon employment and a proficiency level of Intermediate must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months and Advanced within thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- All applicants must provide documentation of sign language proficiency or take a sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB).
Position Requirements:
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
- Knowledge of federal and state statutes and laws concerning educational administration and programming, particularly as they relate to deaf, hard of hearing and other disabilities.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and proficiently with both deaf, hard of hearing and hearing individuals and possess a commitment to the AIDB/ASD Communication Policy.
- Must meet on-call requirements.
- Responsible for promoting an atmosphere conducive to the social, emotional, educational, and physical development of students; providing support and guidance to Student Life personnel, students and parents.
- Responsible for the Extended Program during the night hours and on weekends when on duty.
- Responsible for managing crisis situations in cooperation with other Student Life personnel and Director.
- Provides support to students when problems/questions arise; provides information and support to parents regarding the well-being and care of their child.
- Participates in student staffing/conferences.
- Must be able to develop and maintain rapport with staff members, students, parents, alumni, and others within the school and Institute.
- Supervises the care and maintenance of the buildings, facilities and grounds assigned to Student Life to ensure these areas are safe, attractive and appropriately maintained. Submits work orders and maintenance requests as needed.
- Provides emergency on-call services as required by crisis situations during non-duty hours.
- Maintains and develops professional competence and growth through participation in staff development and in-service programs, including local, state, regional and national conferences, workshops and meetings.
- Evaluates personnel assigned; conducts conferences to discuss areas of strengths and/or weaknesses; develops remediation plans to address staff weaknesses; submits reports, remediation plans, evaluations, etc. to the Director for approval.
- Performs 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 recertification
CPR - every 2 years
Blood Borne Pathogens
Using an AED
Mandatory Reporting - DHR
Policy and Procedure Review
Jason Flatt Act
SALARY: $31,215 - $41,627 Scale D3 Rank 40 HS Diploma/GED with 5 yrs. of work experience
$43,627 - $58,201 Scale D3 Rank 50 (Bachelor’s Degree)
$46,281 - $61,741 Scale D3 Rank 52 (Master’s Degree)
(207 days)
Direct deposit is required.
This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 19,2025
This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off
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Salary : $31,215 - $41,627
