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A I D B Teacher, Short-Term Programs Outreach (Decatur, Alabama) R-9919 in Decatur, Alabama
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R- 9919 Reference#3111100515105 [[Posting Date: June 21, 2024
[**[Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearingare 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 AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
[[POSITION:[ Teacher, Short-Term Programs [**[ Outreach (Decatur, Alabama) [
[**[ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB) [[Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds 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 states largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind.[ 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.
[**[ABOUT Short Term Programs [[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 from public school, private school, or homeschool. Students in grades 6^th^-12^th^ will attend three, four, or five day group or individual courses throughout the school year that focus on the Expanded Core Curriculum. [Students attend in-person short courses at AIDBs North Campus in Decatur, Alabama as well as virtual courses to gain specific knowledge and skills while remaining enrolled in their local school district.
[[ABOUT YOU [[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. This role will have a unique school calendar and will require schedule flexibility. This role will make effective decisions and solve problems using sound judgment, guided initiative, and team work. This role requires excellent listening skills, communication skills, and teaching skills. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity. You will also be responsible for working closely with district teachers and parents in order to provide students with the best possible individualized instruction. 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. ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",s rif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Education, Visual Impairment, Collaborative Education, or relatable field.
Knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum and its importance for 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.
Must be certified in visual impairment OR be able to gain certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
[[Must have or be able to obtain through reciprocity agreement, an Alabama Teaching Certificate within six (6) months of ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}