Job Information
A I D B Teacher Aide Helen Keller School of Alabama R-9913 in Talladega, Alabama
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R-9913 Reference #313010551 [[Posting Date: June 17, 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 permitted by federal laws. 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. ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}
POSITION:
Teacher Aide
[[ Helen Keller School of Alabama
[ [**[ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND [[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.
[**[ABOUT THE ROLE [[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 and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day, [[A Teacher Aide at the Helen Keller School (HKS) is responsible for providing the highest level of front line care for our students. Our Teacher Aide makes effective decisions and solves problems using sound judgement, guided initiative and teamwork.
[**[ABOUT YOU [[The ideal candidate will possess a love for students with multiple disabilities. All students at HKS possess a sensory impairment along with at least one other area of disability. Helen Keller School is searching for individuals who have a heart for students with more severe special needs and are willing to do whatever is necessary to provide limitless opportunities for our students.
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- Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have one (1) year of experience with children in an educational setting.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
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- One (1) year or more experience working children with multi-disabilities.
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Must complete a Foundations in Multi-Disability e-learning course within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
Must be able to lift at minimum 50 lbs., to include; pushing, pulling and bending.
Must compete Orientation and Mobility training within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
[Must possess a sign language proficiency of SURVIVAL within the first twelve (12) months of employment ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}