Job description

-9455 Reference#32824955

Posting Date-December 9, 2022

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 Deaf Mentor (Part-Time) - 4 positions

REAL Project - Special Project

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.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be Deaf or Hard of Hearing

· Must be knowledgeable of technology available to assist with effective communication with families.

· Must have SKI-HI Deaf Mentor certification

· Must have a sign language proficiency level of ADVANCED or above

· Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's or Master's degree with certification in Deaf Education DESIRED

· Experience working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Maintain records and documentation in a timely and organized manner in compliance with AIDB standards.

· Provide the family with information, skills, and supports related to enhancing the child’s development of skills

· .Provide weekly home-based services to families with deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind children, age birth to three years of age.

· Teach and model visual communication and American Sign Language (ASL) to families with deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind children.

· Assist in planning and participate in all regional center activities, i.e. REAL Retreat, Deaf Awareness, educational workshops, social/community events, and/or statewide programs.

· 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

SALARY: $25.54 Provisional Scale PH Rank 01

$31.92 Professional Scale PH Rank 01

Direct deposit is required.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: January 10,2022

Click Below to Apply:

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.54 - $31.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: One location

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