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R-9336 Physical Education / Athletic Aide -Alabama School for the Blind-Revised
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Position Number: 3703935
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

R-9336 Physical Education / Athletic Aide -Alabama School for the Blind-Revised

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

Click Below to Apply:

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

Re-Advertised & Revised

R-9336 Reference#311010551

Posting Date: December 7, 2022

Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deafor 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: Physical Education / Athletic 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 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, Tuscumbia, 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATION:

Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to swim.
Possess or be able to obtain water safety instruction and/or senior lifesaving certificate from the American Red Cross within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
Must possess a valid Alabama Driver's License and be able to obtain an Alabama School Bus Driver's License/CDL within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment. Applicant must be able to be insured by the AIDB insurance carrier.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with blind or visually impaired individuals.
Knowledge of Braille

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to work flexible hours including afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed.
Must be able to physically assist students as required.

Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.
Must complete a Foundations of Visual Impairment e-Learning course within the first

twelve (12) months of employment.

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.
Assist the physical education teachers with all class activities to help insure a safe and orderly learning environment.
Assist the physical education teachers in maintaining a neat and orderly learning environment.
Assist with lifeguard duties during swimming.
Drive school bus to athletic events and practices.
Assist physical education teacher in closing and securing facilities on a daily basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance available-Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Deferred compensation options available
Paid time off

SALARY: $14.44 - $16.73 Scale C1 Rank 27 (High School/GED)

$15.05 - $17.56 Scale C1 Rank 29 (30 semester hours in related field)

$16.09 - $18.83 Scale C1 Rank 32 (60 semester hours in related field)

187 days

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: January 9, 2023

This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.

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=14887&PageID=1469