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R-9832 Preschool Teacher Alabama School for the Blind
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Position Number: 5117971
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Disability Services

R-9832 Preschool Teacher Alabama School for the Blind

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

Click Below to Apply:

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

R-9832 Reference#3110105515105

Posting Date: March 19, 2024

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: Preschool Teacher

Alabama School for the Blind

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

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 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 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 Blind and Deaf.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a valid Teaching Certificate with an Early Childhood Certification. Must be able to obtain reciprocity with the State of Alabama within six (6) months of employment.
Must be certified in visual impairment or be willing to gain certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment of employment.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn Braille, including becoming a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.
Must be able to physically assist students as required.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Demonstrate the ability to teach subject matter as outlined in the Alabama State Department of Education Course of Study.
Participate in development of students' IEPs based on curricular guidelines
Implement, review and update students' IEPs.
Serve as case manager.
Perform functional vision assessment as needed.
Protect confidentiality of student information.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Exercise the code of ethics in the teaching profession.
Supervise and work cooperatively with teacher aides assigned to the classroom
Create, review and update the curriculum as necessary.
Work and cooperate with staff members, support personnel and administration to provide for the welfare and best interests of the students.
Keep abreast of current research and teaching strategies of the Expanded Core Curriculum for implementation in classroom settings.
May be required to attend any extracurricular activities that may be held on campus or off campus
Exhibit professional behavior and serve as a role model to students.
Become familiar with the implementation of technology for the visually impaired into the classroom.
This position may require participating in the administration of state assessments.
Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the school's administrators.

MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING:

Medication Training

Behavior Management recertification

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: $45,894 - $72,196 Scale lC Rank 2T (BS-Class B)

$53,794 - $82,922 Scale lC Rank 1T (MA-Class A)

$57,268 - $87,629 Scale lC Rank AA (AA Certification)

(187) Days

Direct deposit is required.

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

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 19,202

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=16296&PageID=1469