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Position: Braille Instructor 

Services for the Blind– Talladega 230 Days

E. H. Gentry Facility 

            

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, Deaf Blind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a

unique place to work.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

E. H. Gentry Facility is one of the most distinct and comprehensive education and rehabilitation programs in the United States. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to a championship philosophy that underscores the genuine belief in and potential of all individuals. Our employees are among the organizations’ most valuable 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.

The Braille Instructor is responsible for providing comprehensive pre- and post-skills assessments, one-on-one and group classroom and distance learning instruction, and specialized equipment recommendations for students who are blind or visually impaired. These services are provided to individuals in both residential and outreach settings across the state of Alabama. This position requires a passion for working with students, staff, parents, and community partners. The instructor will actively participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Educational instruction to meet each student's unique needs. You will document student progress and performance in a timely and accurate manner. Effective communication with students, staff, and partner organizations is a vital part of this position, requiring strong writing, speaking, and public relations skills to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications

  • Education & Experience: Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree, OR have at least one (1) year of experience teaching Braille. 
  • Braille Competency: Must demonstrate competency in Braille by scoring 90% on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment upon offer of employment. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience teaching braille. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Instruction & Training

  • Core Curricula: Provide one-on-one and group classroom and distance learning instruction for students who are blind or visually impaired. 
  • Technical Literacy: Demonstrate proficiency in literary Braille and Nemeth Code. Maintain essential familiarity with writing Braille using a Slate and Stylus. 
  • Assessments & Equipment: Provide comprehensive pre- and post-skills assessments and supply specialized equipment recommendations. 
  • Curriculum Development: Create, review, and update instructional materials and processes for both classroom-based and distance learning platforms. 

Administration & Observation

  • Progress Tracking: Document student progress and performance in a timely and accurate manner. 
  • Staffing & Team Meetings: Actively participate in student staffing and team meetings to contribute to the development of student goals and strategies. 
  • Classroom Supervision: Supervise and work cooperatively with teacher aides and interns assigned to the classroom to ensure a cohesive instructional team.  
  • Inventory Control: Maintain adequate AIDB inventory of equipment, ensuring all materials are properly maintained and serviceable for student use. 

Outreach & Development

  • Public Relations: Foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment through effective communication and public relations with partner organizations, staff, and parents. 

Professional Development and Certifications

  • National Braille Certification: Must obtain Library of Congress National Library Service in Unified English Braille Transcriber Certification OR obtain National Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB) within the first thirty-six (36) months of hire. 
  • Core AIDB Training: Complete AIDB online training on Deafness, Blindness, Visual Impairments, DeafBlindness, and Multiple Disabilities within twelve (12) months of hire. 
  • Methodology Growth: Stay abreast of current research and teaching strategies in the field of blindness and low vision education. 

 

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

 

SALARY:

Scale MR Rank 4A (High School Diploma) $36,297.00 - $53,505.00

Scale MR Rank 4B (Bachelor's Degree) $41,391 - $62,775.30

Scale MR Rank 4M (Master's Degree) $43,353.45- $65,704.80

230 Days Staff

 

Direct deposit is required. 

 

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

                        Alabama State TRS Retirement

                        Deferred Compensation Options Available

                        Paid Time Off

                     

 

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

 

Deadline: 7/20/26