Job Details

Teacher Aide

Position Number: 6883374
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Education - Special Education

Teacher Aide

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 AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Teacher Aide
Helen Keller School of Alabama

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 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, and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day.

A Teacher Aide at the Helen Keller School (HKS) is responsible for providing the highest level of front-line care for our students. Our Teacher Aide makes effective decisions and solves problems using sound judgement, guided initiative, and teamwork.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will possess a love for students with multiple disabilities. All students at HKS possess a sensory impairment along with at least one other area of disability. The Helen Keller School is searching for individuals who have a heart for students with more severe special needs and are willing to do whatever is necessary to provide limitless opportunities for our students.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year or more of experience working with children with multi-disabilities.

Must have one (1) year of experience with children in an educational setting.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must complete a Foundations in Multi-Disability e-learning course within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., to include pushing, pulling, and bending.

Must complete Orientation & Mobility Class within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

Must provide recent documentation of sign language proficiency (SCPI) or take a sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI) available through AIDB.

o Survival must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

o Survival Plus must be obtained within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment.

Carry out instructional duties under teacher direction with student(s).

Must possess excellent communication skills.

Assist teachers and staff as needed, including checking papers, recording grades, filing, typing, delivering, copying, laminating, and performing other duties when not assigned students (s).

Perform lunch duty in the office and cafeteria with student(s) as needed.

Fill in for teacher(s) when they are out of the classroom as requested.

Address emergency situations in a calm and logical manner.

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 certification

CPR - every 2 years

Blood Borne Pathogens

Using an AED

Mandatory Reporting - DHR

Policy and Procedure Review

Erin's Law

Jason Flatt Act

SALARY: $15.32 - $17.75 Scale C1 Rank 27 (High School/GED)

$16.13 - $18.82 Scale C1 Rank 29 (30 semester hours in related field)

$17.40 - $20.37 Scale C1 Rank 32 (60 semester hours in related field)

187 days

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Available

Alabama State TRS Retirement

Deferred Compensation Options Available

Paid Time Off

Onsite Daycare

187 Days

Direct deposit required.

This is a non-exempt position, and is subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 10,2026
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To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/fs/elements/5138?is_popup=true&post_id=1188&show_post=true&is_draft=false&_=1754494241565