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R-9581 Counselor, Short-Term Programs -Special Projects (Decatur, Alabama) -Re-Advertised
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Position Number: 4219365
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Counseling

R-9581 Counselor, Short-Term Programs -Special Projects (Decatur, Alabama) -Re-Advertised

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

Click Below to Apply:

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

Re-Advertised

R- 9581 Reference#31111005151

Posting Date: May 25, 2023

Anticipated Start Date: JULY 1st

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 permitted by federal laws. 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 disabilities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION: Counselor, Short-Term Programs

Special Projects (Decatur, Alabama)

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

The 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 multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 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 in Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Shoals, Opelika and Decatur 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 blind and deaf.

ABOUT SPECIAL PROJECTS

AIDB's Special Projects Department is AIDB's collaborative effort to invest additional time and funding with deferral 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 Special Education Coordination, The NTID Regional STEM Center at AIDB, The Center for Assistive Technology Training, The Regional Early Acquisition of Language Project, Gallaudet University Regional Center, the Agriculture Education Program, and Short-Term Programs. In addition, Special Projects is expanding services within the new AIDB North Campus in Decatur, Alabama. Special Projects utilizes various technologies and networks to satisfy the collaborative needs of each department in order to achieve the overall mission.

Short-Term Programs are responsible for providing the highest level of care and education for students who are blind and visually impaired in the state of Alabama. This position will work with students are blind or visually impaired to provide in-depth psychological services with the goal of helping students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Professionals in this position are tasked with successfully providing individual and group counseling services while maintaining documentation of direct services. This position will be responsible for intervention as it relates to the implementation and evaluation of programs to promote positive learning environments for all students from diverse backgrounds, and to ensure equal access to effective educational and psychological services that promote positive mental health development. The right candidate for this position will have a passion for working with students and colleagues to ensure all Short-Term Program students receive a world class experience that arms them with an abundance of knowledge and skills which enable them to live and function independently to the highest degree possible.

ABOUT YOU

You will have an opportunity to use your professional knowledge to assist students with the ability to cope with social or emotional distress in an open, accepting and friendly environment. Through a collaborative team approach, you will provide services and supports that champion the limitless potential of all individuals. You will utilize your expertise to provide counseling, mentoring, and instructional services to help promote wellness by reinforcing strong communication, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, and/or social skills. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity. 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. At AIDB we are limitless and so are the possibilities for your professional growth and fulfillment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in the area of School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or related counseling degree.
Must be eligible to obtain a Provisional Certificate in School Counseling by completing the application process and meeting all requirements assigned by the Alabama State Department of Education with the first three years of employment.
Must exhibit excellent communication skills.
Must demonstrate competency in working with both sensory impaired and non-sensory impaired (i.e. staff/parents).
Knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum to be used with students who are blind or visually impaired.
Must have knowledge and understanding of methodologies used to educate individuals who are blind and/or visually impaired.
Upon offer of employment the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate degree in the area of School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or related counseling degree.
A valid Class A or Class AA Professional Educator Certificate in School Counseling.
Successful work experience in the field of counseling.
One (1) year or more experience working with children who are blind and visually impaired in an education or rehabilitation setting.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on AIDB Braille Skills Assessment Inventory within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment.
Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.
A minimum sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL must be obtained in the first twelve (12 months) and SURVIVAL PLUS in the first twenty-four (24) months.
Research and build curriculum for the Expanded Core Curriculum.
Consult with classroom teachers and parents regarding the impact of visual impairment on development and learning.
Serve as a case manager.
Cooperate with other STP teachers, staff, and district TVIs in planning and implementing the unique instructional program for students who are blind and visually impaired.
Keep abreast of current research and teaching strategies of the Expanded Core Curriculum for implementation in the classroom settings.
Protect confidentiality of student information.
Serve as a role model to students with professional behaviors.
Be familiar with Google Suites, Zoom, and Microsoft Office.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include some weekends.
Uphold the professionalism and ethical standards of counselors.

Must be able to physically assist students as required.
Continue professional growth and development
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Director.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."

SALARY: $47,597 - $63,496 Scale D2 Rank 56 MA/Provisional Certificate

$53,589 - $74,673 Scale E2 Rank 61 Class AA Professional Educator Certificate

$55,212 - $76,906 Scale E2 Rank 62 Class AA Professional Educator Certificate with Doctoral Degree

197 Days

This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

Benefits:

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

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: May 23, 2023

Click Below to Apply:

https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4219365&targetURL=POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in the area of School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or related counseling degree.
Must be eligible to obtain a Provisional Certificate in School Counseling by completing the application process and meeting all requirements assigned by the Alabama State Department of Education with the first three years of employment.
Must exhibit excellent communication skills.
Must demonstrate competency in working with both sensory impaired and non-sensory impaired (i.e. staff/parents).
Knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum to be used with students who are blind or visually impaired.
Must have knowledge and understanding of methodologies used to educate individuals who are blind and/or visually impaired.
Upon offer of employment the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate degree in the area of School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or related counseling degree.
A valid Class A or Class AA Professional Educator Certificate in School Counseling.
Successful work experience in the field of counseling.
One (1) year or more experience working with children who are blind and visually impaired in an education or rehabilitation setting.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on AIDB Braille Skills Assessment Inventory within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment.
Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.
A minimum sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL must be obtained in the first twelve (12 months) and SURVIVAL PLUS in the first twenty-four (24) months.
Research and build curriculum for the Expanded Core Curriculum.
Consult with classroom teachers and parents regarding the impact of visual impairment on development and learning.
Serve as a case manager.
Cooperate with other STP teachers, staff, and district TVIs in planning and implementing the unique instructional program for students who are blind and visually impaired.
Keep abreast of current research and teaching strategies of the Expanded Core Curriculum for implementation in the classroom settings.
Protect confidentiality of student information.
Serve as a role model to students with professional behaviors.
Be familiar with Google Suites, Zoom, and Microsoft Office.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include some weekends.
Uphold the professionalism and ethical standards of counselors.

Must be able to physically assist students as required.
Continue professional growth and development
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Director.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."

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

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: May 23, 2023

Click Below to Apply:

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

To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=3073&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=15273&PageID=1469