Cane Travel/Orientation and Mobility Instructor- AIDB North

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 federal laws permit. 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 exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment. Position: Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind (AFCB) Cane Travel/Orientation and Mobility Instructor Decatur, AL This position may be eligible for relocation assistance and/or on campus lodging options . 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 he 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. Our employees are among the organizations’ most valuable assets and resources and, collectively, we share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work ,and opening the doors to opportunity is where it all begins! The Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind O&M Specialist or Travel Instructor 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. The O & M Specialist will prepare lesson plans and instruct students in the development of skills and knowledge which will enable them to travel 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 Structured Discovery Program 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 currently possess, or have previously held and be eligible to renew within 36 months, the National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) through the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB). 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 certified or certifiable in Orientation and Mobility by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) and Mobility skills using Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) methods and principles 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 : $41,482 - $61,147 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery Program Completion) $45,483 - $68,986 Scale MR Rank 5B (BS- Class B Certification) $47,639 - $72,203 Scale MR Rank 5M (MS- Class A Certification) (260 Days) Monthly Payroll - Direct deposit is required. T his is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance available Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Deferred compensation options available Paid time off 13 Paid Holidays Bi-Monthly Payroll (260 Days) Direct deposit is required. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled