R-0077 Assistant Principal Alabama School for the Deaf REPORTS TO: Principal of the Alabama School

R- 0077 Reference# 31201555551000

Posting Date: January 29, 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: Assistant Principal

Alabama School for the Deaf

REPORTS TO: Principal of the 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 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. You will bring a level of expertise to the accreditation and continuous improvement process including, but not limited to, Cognia and CEASD accreditations, The Assistant Principal will provide the majority of support in ensuring ASD’s curriculum and instruction is of high quality. In addition, the Assistant Principal will provide guidance and direction with regard to best-practices instruction and verify this happens in our classrooms and in our residential environments every day. The Assistant Principal will support ASD by enforcing ASD’s code of conduct fairly and impartially, but in a way that allows the school structure to flourish.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Must possess a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate or certification in another state with ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of hire.

· Masters degree(s) in Education Administration, Special Education, Collaborative Special Education or Deaf Education from an accredited university.

· Must hold or be able to obtain Education Administration certification within the first thirty-six (36) of employment from an accredited university.

· Must obtain Deaf Education certification within thirty-six (36) months of employment.

· Three years of teaching experience.

· Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) level of INTERMEDIATE according to the

AIDB evaluation system is required upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Educational Specialist in Education Administration, Special Education, Collaborative Special Education or Deaf Education from an accredited university.

· Three years of work experience in educational administration.

· Five years of work experience in the field of deaf education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide leadership based on best practices in the following areas for all assigned staff:

· Curricular improvements

· IEP development, implementation, and accountability

· Staff training and development

· Department goal-setting and implementation

· Instructional accountability

· Provide leadership in obtaining exemplary status in areas related to accreditation

· Provide support to the Guidance Counselor for state assessments in coordination with the Testing Coordinator.

· Provide leadership in coordination with ASD Management Team to maintain a plan for continuous improvement as part of the AIDB Strategic Plan, Accreditation (COGNIA and CEASD), etc.

· Supervise the maintenance of appropriate student records, supervise and review the preparation of student reports, evaluations, report cards, incident reports, etc.

· Assist the Principal and other Director with completing performance evaluations on all staff.

· Document and provide guidance to high school staff members related to any employment requirements/agreements made when hired (CDL/Bus Driver License, Specific Certification, Sign Language Proficiency, etc.)

· Provide administrative leadership to the faculty and staff assigned to the program unit, which includes teachers, teacher aides, and volunteers,

· Actively involve parents in the learning process for their child.

· Monitor instruction daily and provide support.

· Along with the principal, provide guidance in administering discipline according to AIDB Policy.

· Must work closely with the guidance counselor in performing transcript audits for all students at ASD.

· Assist with providing mentoring for current and onboarding academic staff members

· Assist with reassigning staff to ensure safety of students.

· Must be knowledgeable of IDEA requirements and implementation procedures.

· Must work closely with the transition teacher in providing opportunities for ASD students.

· Must effectively communicate with all departments within AIDB and ASD.

· Must monitor and enforce attendance policy.

· Provide guidance to instructional staff regarding progress monitoring and teacher training.

· Collaborate with the other ASD Directors regarding student needs and staff improvement in the residential setting.

· Coordinate and assist with supervision with staff involvement in extracurricular activities as related to High School including, but not limited to, clubs, classes, organizations, parties.

· Must work collaboratively with the Principal and others in creating and implementing various school schedules.

· Must enter all mandatory drills into the nSide platform.

· Must work closely with the Principal and Safety and Security in scheduling and executing all mandatory safety drills.

· Must be able to develop and maintain rapport with staff members, students, parents, alumni, public school personnel, and other professionals and paraprofessionals within the school, AIDB, employers, and others external to AIDB.

· Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) level of ADVANCED is required within thirty-six (36) months.

· Stay abreast of state and federal laws/guidelines that impact special education, and AIDB policies and procedures.

• Supervise and objectively evaluate performance of assigned staff, develop and monitor improvement plans, and coach for improved performance.
• Interpret the academic program to visitors.
• Monitor assigned facilities for safety and cleanliness.
• Act as supervisor of all student records. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date records system, ensuring confidentiality of information.
• Ability to navigate and enter information into PowerSchool SIS aligned with all appropriate guidelines.
• Support all ASD programs.
• Manage departmental budget within budgetary allocations as per policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal of the Alabama School for the Deaf

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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

· Erin's Law -

· Jason Flatt Act

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

SALARY: $75,000.00 – $100,000.00 Scale A1 Rank 04

(260 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: February 13, 2025

Click Below to Apply:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000