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A I D B Middle School Science and Math Teacher Alabama School for the Blind in Talladega, Alabama
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[**[Posting Date: September 23, 2024
[**[Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearingare 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 AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
[[POSITION:[ *Middle School Science and Math Teacher [*[Alabama School for the Blind
[**[ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB) [[Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds 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 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 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 states largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind.[ 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.
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- Must hold a valid Alabama Teaching Certificate with Middle School Math or Science Certification OR Must hold valid certification in another state with ability to obtain reciprocity with the Alabama Department of Education within six (6) months of employment.
- Must be certified in visual impairment or be willing to gain certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn Braille, including becoming a National Library of Congress certified Braille Transcriptionist within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
- Orientation and Mobility training required within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Must be able to physically assist students as required.
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Demonstrate the ability to teach subject matter as outlined in the Alabama State Department of Education Course of Study.
Participate in development of students IEP based on curricular guidelines
Implement, review and update student IEPs.
Serve as case manager.
Perform functional vision assessments as needed.
Protect confidentiality of student information.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Exercise the code of ethics in the teaching profession.
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