R-9836 Outreach Provider for Blind/Visually Impaired Special Education/Outreach Unit

*R-9836 Reference#3183101555105* Posting Date: March 20, 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: Outreach Provider for Blind/Visually Impaired* *Special Education/Outreach Unit* *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 mult-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 THE ROLE* Our employees are among the organization’s 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 an Outreach Provider, you will serve as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team tasked with providing instructional support and resources to professionals serving students who are blind or visually impaired across Alabama.
The right candidate for this job will have a passion for supporting and coaching others to ensure that a free appropriate education is accessible to children with sensory differences.
If the individual hired has School Psychometry Certification, a stipend in the amount of $3,000 annually will be awarded.
*ABOUT YOU* You will play a vital role in the success of students and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB.
This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, and professional maturity.
*BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:* · Must hold an Alabama Teaching Certificate with certification in Visual Impairment.
· Must have knowledge of or willingness to learn Braille, including obtaining certification from the National Library of Congress within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
· Must have at least 3 years in a teaching or related services position working with children with visual impairments.
· Must be familiar with the laws governing special education.
· Must be able to develop and maintain rapport with constituencies within AIDB as well as with Local Education Agencies, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS), and other organizations relevant to the provision of services.
· Must be able to travel to locations across the state of Alabama to provide services, attend training sessions, provide professional development, etc.
· Must be mature, self-motivated and possess the ability to exercise sound judgment, anticipate problems and take initiative with minimal supervision.
· Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* · Master’s level certification in Special Education, Visual Impairment, School Psychometry, or Early Childhood Development.
· Certification in Orientation and Mobility.
· Experience administering Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments.
· Experience administering educational and/or psychoeducational evaluations.
*POSITION REQUIREMENTS:* · Work a flexible schedule, traveling across the state to identified and requested locations.
· Maintain records using the project management system in place to document services provided and to keep track of professionals, parents, and students served.
· Conduct record reviews and observations of students to prepare for consultations, evaluations, and support services.
· Serve as an instructional coach and support for professionals working with children who are blind or visually impaired.
· Maintain a professional image at all times.
· Perform Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Media Assessments, and educational evaluations.
· Collaborate with Individualized Education Program Teams, upon request, to assist in program planning and implementation.
· Coordinate the preparation and distribution of information for various annual events.
· Actively participate in student staffings and departmental meetings.
· Keep abreast of current research and trends related to education of children with visual impairments, the Expanded Core Curriculum, teaching strategies, etc.
· Maintain staff files including documentation of personnel actions, CEUs, PLUs, evaluations, teaching certificates, and other information as needed.
· Connect parents and professionals with resources provided by other AIDB units, ADRS, and other community resources.
· Collaborate with AIDB’s network of Regional Centers across the state.
· Attend pertinent professional development sessions and maintain membership in organizations related to visual impairment, special education, etc.
· Keep abreast of the latest assistive technologies for the blind and visually impaired.
Be prepared to consult with teachers regarding recommendations in this area.
· Observe the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics.
· Serve as an active and collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team that makes up the Special Education/Outreach unit.
*BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available* *Alabama State TRS Retirement* *Deferred Compensation Options Available* *Paid Time Off* *SALARY: $48,348 - $64,393 Scale l1 Rank 2T (B Certification)* *$56,671 - $73,958 Scale l1 Rank 1T (A Certification)* *$60,330 - $78,156 Scale l1 Rank AA (AA Certification)* *197 Days * *Direct deposit is required.
* *Bi-Monthly Payroll* *DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 4, 2024* *Click Below to Apply:* https://al.
harrisschool.
solutions/AIDB/S/Application Job Type: Full-time Pay: $48,348.
00 - $78,156.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift Ability to Relocate: * Talladega, AL 35160: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person