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R-0043 Substitute Teacher Aide -Alabama School for the Blind- Helen Keller School- E.H. Gentry-Alabama School for the Deaf
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Position Number: 5804136
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Disability Services

R-0043 Substitute Teacher Aide -Alabama School for the Blind- Helen Keller School- E.H. Gentry-Alabama School for the Deaf

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

Click Below to Apply:

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

R-0043

Posting Date: November 13, 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 federal laws permit. 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 exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Substitute Teacher Aide

Alabama School for the Blind

Alabama School for the Deaf

Helen Keller School

E.H. Gentry

Work Schedule - as needed not to exceed 19 hours a week

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

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 32,000 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 Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. 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.

Position Requirements:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be physically able to perform job
Must follow all AIDB policies and procedures and state and federal laws

Must remain awake and alert at all times
Must be able to adhere to confidentiality requirements
Must be able to handle emergency situations in a calm manner
Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD) Teacher Aide Position will require a sign language proficiency minimum entry level of Survival Plus according to the AIDB evaluation system

All applicants must provide documentation of sign language proficiency or take a sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB).

POSITION REQUIRMENTS AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs duties in the absence of full time AIDB staff as required for position including, but not limited to the following:

Substitute Teacher Aide - Academic Support Position:

Must be able and will be expected to physically assist assigned wheelchair or physically disadvantaged students as their needs dictate, including the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds frequently during work shift and to lift more than fifty pounds with assistance or use of an assistive device.
Must work cooperatively with other school personnel to serve students.
Assumes responsibility for assisting in classroom when AIDB staff member is absent.
Other duties as assigned.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB

PAYROLL: $10.00 hourly rate S1 Rank HS Scale

Direct Deposit Required

Deadline for Application: September 30, 2025

Click Below to Apply:

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

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