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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.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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 and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day,

As a Teacher Aide for Alabama School for the Blind (ASB) you will be responsible for working closely with teachers in a specialized classroom with students who are blind or visually impaired. ASB is committed to meet our students where they are. The right candidate for this job will have a passion for working with students and colleagues to ensure all students receive a world class education.

ABOUT YOU

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 and ASB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity.

BASIC QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have one year of successful work experience in an educational setting.
• Must be able to physically assist students as required.

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

• Must obtain a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first 36 months of employment.
• Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to lift at minimum 50 lbs., to include; pushing, pulling and bending

• 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

• Must possess computer skills necessary to assist teachers and students with classroom activities.

• Assist teachers and staff with individual student(s) as assigned.
• Assisting students with self-help and self-care activities, including mealtime and toileting.
• Assist teachers and staff with reproducing materials, checking papers, recording grades, filing, typing, delivering, copying, laminating and performing other office duties as needed.
• Carry out instructional duties under teacher direction as needed.
• 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.
• Perform 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."

Benefits:

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

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