Instructors (Multiple), Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind - Part-Time

Position:  Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind (AFCB) Part-Time Instructors

(Cane Travel/Orientation and Mobility, Assistive Technology, Braille,

Home Management, Residential Manager

(Part-Time As Needed). Multiple positions available. 

Decatur, AL   

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 31,000 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind utilizes a unique training model that promotes a philosophy that with the proper skills and training, our students can accomplish – and exceed – their dreams. This is a recently established, dynamic, and growing program that employs and seeks out dedicated Structured Discovery professionals. 
 

The Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind Instructors will focus on students’

long/short-term needs grounded in nonvisual instruction; cognitive problem solving; and concerted

strategies for clarifying attitudes and raising expectations surrounding Blindness. Part-Time Instructors will prepare lesson plans and instruct students in the development of skills and knowledge which will enable them to live and work independently to the highest degree possible.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture is reinforced and that students and employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of AIDB and AFCB. This will be accomplished as you role-model problem-solving skills, critical-thinking abilities, and the confidence in your belief that Blind people can experience limitless possibilities as they gain the same belief in themselves through their training experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must have successfully completed a program that utilizes the Structured Discovery methodology and demonstrated knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and how Travel instruction is integrated into core curriculum components. Please attach Structured Discovery Diploma/Certificates with applicant material.
• Must meet suitability/background requirements for employment 
  
  Instructor Qualifications:
• Cane Travel Instructor - Must have the designation of National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) within the NBPCB.
• Home Management Instructor - Obtain and maintain NCRTB from the Professional Certification from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) within first 24 months of employment. 
• Braille – Must be proficient in reading UEB Braille. Must be able to write UEB Braille using the slate and stylus. 
• Assistive Technology – Must have 3 years’ experience using Assistive Technology for the Blind. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated competency in BRAILLE by scoring 90% on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Required extensive vicinity and occasional overnight travel.
• Completion of AIDB online training on Deafness, Blindness, Visual Impairments, Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities within 12 months of hire.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of alternate Structured Discovery methodologies for working with students with multiple disabilities. 
• Basic understanding and use of Assistive Technology; advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and ability to use email programs.
• Ability to use online teaching tools for virtual learning when in-person classes cannot be offered.
• Proven ability to role model the use of alternative techniques by demonstrating problem-solving skills and critical-thinking while working with students.
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

SALARY: (HS Diploma/GED) S1-HS - $19.94

                           (Bachelor's Degree)      PH-01 - $25.00