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  1. Requisition: 1075

Posting Date:  5/8/2026

 

Candidates with sensory loss/dual sensory loss 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 disabled individuals. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

                                    

POSITION:    Elementary Teacher

Alabama School for the Blind

 

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.

 

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of the company. You will play a vital role in the lives of our consumers and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB.  This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude and professional maturity. 

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Must hold an Alabama Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in elementary or early childhood education.

                                                         OR 

  • Must obtain certification from the Alabama State Department Education within 6 months of hire    date. 

 

  • Must be certified in Visual Impairment. 
  •                                                   OR
  •  Must obtain Visual Impairment 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.
  • Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

 

  • Demonstrate the ability to teach subject matter as outlined in the Alabama State Department of Education Course of Study.
  • Participate in development of students’ IEPs based on curricular guidelines
  • Implement, review and update students’ IEPs.
  • Serve as case manager. 
  • Perform functional vision assessment as needed.
  • Protect confidentiality of student information.
  • Maintain classroom discipline. 
  • Exercise the code of ethics in the teaching profession.
  • Supervise and work cooperatively with teacher aides assigned to the classroom
  •  Create, review and update the curriculum as necessary.
  • Work and cooperate with staff members, support personnel and administration to provide for the welfare and best interests of the students.
  • Keep abreast of current research and teaching strategies of the Expanded Core Curriculum for implementation in classroom settings.
  • May be required to attend any extracurricular activities that may be held on campus or off campus
  • Exhibit professional behavior and serve as a role model to students.
  • Become familiar with the implementation of technology for the visually impaired into the classroom.
  • This position may require participating in the administration of state assessments.
  • Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the school’s administrators.

 

MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING:

 

         Medication Training

         Behavior Management recertification 

         CPR - every 2 years

         Blood Borne Pathogens

        Using an AED

         Mandatory Reporting - DHR

         Policy and Procedure Review

         Erin's Law 

         Jason Flatt Act 

 

Benefits: 

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

 

                      (187) Days

                        Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled                

 

This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.