What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0153 Teacher, Elementary Pool for anticipated openings Alabama School for the Deaf position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R- 0153 Reference# 31120105515150
Posting Date: April 25, 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: Teacher, Elementary
Pool for anticipated openings
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must hold a valid Alabama Teaching Certification or a valid certification in another state with the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire from the Alabama Department of Education.
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (HI Certification), Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education, or Elementary Education from an accredited college/university or related field.
- Utilize a full range of communication and language levels, including the use of sign, spoken language, and any additional modes of communication.
- Must provide recent documentation of sign language proficiency (SLPI) or take a sign language proficiency evaluation (SLPI) available through AIDB.
- Must possess a sign language proficiency evaluation of INTERMEDIATE upon employment.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- Possesses skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Special Education and/or Deaf Education from an accredited college/university.
- One (1) year or more of classroom experience.
- A sign language proficiency evaluation of ADVANCED upon employment.
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
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have or be able to obtain a HI Certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Must have or be able to obtain certification in Elementary Education within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Must possess a sign language proficiency level of upon employment. must be obtained within 24 months of employment. must be obtained within 36 months of employment.
- A willingness to teach other subject areas as needed and depending on the schedule of our students.
- Provide comprehensive instruction to students at ASD that includes developing and implementing lesson plans, maintaining documentation of student progress in subject matter, use of differentiated instruction that is based on individual student needs.
- Develop and implement an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each assigned student in the ASD program based on school curriculum and state standards. Must be able to conduct IEP meetings with parents and colleagues.
- 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."
SALARY: $46,812– $73,640 Scale lC Rank 2T (BS-Class B)
$54,870 – $84,580 Scale lC Rank 1T (MA-Class A)
$58,413 – $89,382 Scale lC Rank AA (AA Certification)
Direct deposit is required.
187 DAYS
This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
Alabama State TRS Retirement
Deferred Compensation Options Available
Paid Time Off
Deadline for Application: June 30, 2025
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,812.00 - $89,382.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,812 - $73,640
