Job Details

Teacher Aide

Position Number: 6872800
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. R-0333 Teacher Aide

Revised & Re-Advertised

R-0333 Reference#3110105515300

Posting Date: January 22, 2026

AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing and for qualified applicants and employees will make reasonable accommodations.

POSITION: Teacher Aide

Alabama School for the Blind

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 30,000 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, eight regional centers located in Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Talladega, Tuscaloosa and Tuscumbia 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 THE ROLE

Our employees are among the organizations' 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,

As a Teacher Aide for Alabama School for the Blind (ASB) you will be responsible for working closely with teachers in a specialized classroom with students who are blind or visually impaired. ASB is committed to meet our students where they are. The right candidate for this job will have a passion for working with students and colleagues to ensure all students receive a world class education.

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 ASB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity.

BASIC QUALIFICATION:

Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.

Must have one year work experience in an educational setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with blind or visually impaired individuals.

Knowledge of Braille

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must possess computer skills necessary to assist teachers and students with classroom activities.

Assist teachers and staff with individual student(s) as assigned.

Must be able to physically assist students as required..

Must obtain a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first 36 months of employment.

Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Assist teachers and staff with reproducing materials, checking papers, recording grades, filing, typing, delivering, copying, laminating and performing other office duties as needed.

Carry out instructional duties under teacher direction as needed.

Work cooperatively as a team with other school personnel to best serve the student(s).

Deal with emergency situations in a calm and logical manner.

Use tact and friendliness with parents and all other non-staff personnel.

Transport and chaperone student(s) to, from, and while on field trips and other trips.

Attend departmental meetings, school-wide meetings, in-services, training sessions and workshops provided.

Perform lunch duty in office and cafeteria as needed.

Perform bus duty as needed which involves supervision and assisting with ensuring students get on the correct bus and medicines are distributed to the bus driver/aide.

Supervision of students in ISS (In School Suspension) and/or other locations as needed.

Assist with extracurricular activities, especially those assigned to the department.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check including, but not limited to, FBI and ABI record repositories.

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

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance available, Teachers Retirement System (TRS)

Deferred compensation options available

Paid time off

SALARY: $15.32- $17.75 per hour Scale CI Rank 27 (High School/GED)

$16.13-$18.82 per hour Scale CI Rank 29 (30 semester hours) in related field

$17.40-$20.37 per hour Scale CI Rank 32 (60 Semester Hours only) in related field

Direct deposit is required.

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

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: February 5,2026
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To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/fs/elements/5138?is_popup=true&post_id=1176&show_post=true&is_draft=false&_=1754494241565