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[[R-[ 9921 Reference#9965600525105 [**[Posting Date: June 26, 2024

[**[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 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.

[[POSITION[: KinderPrep Teacher [**[ Tuscaloosa Regional Center | Office of Field Services

[**[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 have compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work. [AIDB Regional Centers provides a continuum of services to individuals from infancy through adulthood.

[**[ABOUT YOU [[You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDBs 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.

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• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Special Education from an accredited university/college.
• Must hold an Alabama Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education and/or Deaf Education or Vision Impairment.
• A minimum Sign Language Proficiency Level (SLPI/SCPI) of SURVIVAL PLUS upon hire.
• Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SLPI/SCPI available through AIDB).
• Possess competency in use of appropriate computer programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of PART C/PART B services.

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• Masters Degree in Ea ly Childhood Special Education with certification in Deaf Education or Vision Impairment.
• One (1) year or more of classroom experience.
• One (1) year or more experience working with children with multi-disabilities.

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