R-0100 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINER Office of Special Projects –Reports to the Director of CATT

R-0100 Reference# 3282490515150 Posting Date: February 24, 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: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINER

Office of Special Projects – Reports to the Director of CATT

Location: Talladega, AL or Decatur, AL

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

AIDB Special Projects Department is AIDB's collaborative effort to invest additional time and funding with federal partners in order to support the mission of AIDB: To provide comprehensive education and service programs of superior quality to children with sensory differences and their families. It is our goal to expand services beyond our campus programs and even beyond our state borders.

Special Projects consist of Gallaudet University Regional Center- South, Special Education Coordination, The NTID Regional STEM Center at AIDB, The APH Center for Assistive Technology Training, The Gallaudet University Regional Early Acquisition of Language Project, development of the AIDB North facility, and the Joe Tom Armbrester Agricultural Education Program. Special Projects utilizes various technologies and networks to satisfy the collaborative needs of each department in order to achieve the overall mission.

The Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT) Project is a collaborative partnership between the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). Our mission is to provide assistive technology training to teachers of the visually impaired and educational professionals, utilizing a “train the trainer” model, while also providing training for students and families. Devices are provided through APH and training is provided through AIDB employed trainers serving a nine-state region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee), Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Visual Impairment OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education and certification/endorsement in Visual Impairment.

· Must hold a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate or hold valid certification in another state and obtain reciprocity within six months of hire date.

· Professional experience providing direct services and support to students with vision loss/blindness in the PK-12 setting.

· Professional experience in the utilization of assistive technology for individuals with vision loss/blindness, especially students in the Part-B educational setting.

· May be required to have a current Alabama Driver’s License and be able to be covered by the AIDB insurance carrier.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism across settings in which the CATT is being represented. This includes, but is not limited to, training sessions, state/regional/national conferences, and school systems.

· Must be able to travel (locally, regionally, and nationally) on a regular basis and at the discretion of the Program Director.

· Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

· Provide training and instruction to educators, students, and parents around the implementation and utilization of assistive technology for Blind/Low Vision.

· Maintain working knowledge of best practices in teaching students who are blind or visually impaired in the school setting.

· Present at conferences and other activities that include large audiences.

· Effectively collaborate with the CATT team, Outreach Coordinators, Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, APH project partners, and CATT partner locations.

· Keep current on advances in assistive technology for the Blind/Low Vision and make appropriate recommendations for new technology that will be beneficial to the advancement of CATT and those served within the program.

· Coordinate and facilitate training events focused on the use of assistive technology equipment and software that are accessible to students who are Blind/Low Vision.

· Must demonstrate efficient scheduling practices, both individually and in a team setting.

· Must be able to work independently and demonstrate a high level of productivity.

· Maintain an organized filing/data collection system for reporting, materials requests, and training requests.

· Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings for CATT and any other meetings at the request/discretion of the Program Director.

· Prepare and submit records and reports pertaining to the CATT’s rendered services as needed to the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), AIDB, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), US Department of Education (DOE), etc.

· Must be able to lift, carry, deliver, and set up/break down equipment and other related devices for training purposes.

· Observe and uphold the Code of Ethics of the teaching profession.

· Must communicate effectively and in a timely manner via email, phone, and other modes as needed.

· Attend workshops, conferences and other staff development activities.

· Perform other duties as assigned and at the discretion of the Program Director.

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

SALARY: $57,574 - $76,373 Scale GI Rank IB (Bachelor)

$67,1483 - $87,759 Scale GI Rank IA (MA-Class A)

$71,4844 - $92,764 Scale GI Rank II (AA Certification)

(230 days)

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available
• TRS retirement
• Deferred compensation options available
• Paid time off

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 11, 2025

Click Below to Apply:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,574.00 - $92,764.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,574 - $76,373