FYI, please note: NCUEB certification will be considered in place of NLS certification. R-3385 Reference # 5229463 Posting Date: August 16, 2016 AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing and for qualified applicants and employees will make reasonable accommodations. POSITION: Braille Instructor (260 Day Program) Structured Discovery Program / Office of Field Services, Birmingham Regional Center POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Must have obtained a bachelor's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy or related field; certification in teaching of the visually impaired; or have documentation of at least one year of successful experience in teaching Braille. OR * Must have successfully completed a Structured Discovery Program and demonstrate knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and means by which Braille instruction is integrated into core curriculum components. * Must know how to read the Braille code and how to write Braille using a slate and stylus. * Must demonstrate competency in Braille by scoring 90% on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment within the first 120 days of employment. * Must obtain the Library of Congress National Library Service in Unified English Braille Transcriber Certification within twelve (12) months of employment date. * Must have a demonstrated good past attendance record. * Must illustrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; consumers and their families; program graduates; peer Braille instructors; advisory groups; and agencies such as the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services along with contemporary Structured Discovery Programs. * Must demonstrate maturity, self-motivation and the ability to exercise sound judgment. * Must illustrate outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Must either possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, blind or deafblind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss. * Must be computer literate and skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite. * The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check including, but not limited to, FBI and ABI record repositories. Upon offer of employment, the applicant must present a non-refundable fee of $49.65 and appear for scheduled fingerprinting appointment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct Braille student pre/post assessments, focusing on the Structured Discovery student's long/short-term needs grounded in nonvisual techniques; cognitive problem solving; and concerted strategies for clarifying attitudes and raising expectations surrounding blindness. * Based on said assessment and continued evaluation, provide individualized Braille instruction and consultation for Structured Discovery Program participants. * Prepare lesson plans inclusive of sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs; Individualized Employment Plan and/or Personal Futures Plan; functioning and motivational levels. * Prepare and use equipment and materials for the development of Braille skills, following the Structured Discovery curricula and philosophy. * Integrate other Structured Discovery curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Residential Living, etc.) into lessons and Braille tasks. * Participate in cross-training in other Structured Discovery curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Residential Living). * Document Structured Discovery participant attendance and progress daily in written reports. * Manage an orderly classroom conducive to learning. * Use Gentry Referral Information Net (GRIN), maintaining student progress and monthly reports. * Provide in-service to AIDB and Structured Discovery staff as needed. * Participate in Structured Discovery Strategic Planning to provide a continuum of services aligning with AIDB's efforts to design innovative instructional programs to meet the unique and changing education and rehabilitation needs of students, consumers and families. * Educate through marketing/public relations to enhance/expand Structured Discovery. * Participate in departmental, inner-agency and campus-wide faculty/committee meetings, state/national meetings, workshops, presentations, conferences and consumer groups, sharing information and best practice methodology to internal/external audiences. * Review/update the Structured Discovery curriculum as necessary. * Demonstrate professionalism in behavior and dress that serves as a role model, setting a good example for Structured Discovery participants and aligning with the AIDB culture. * Perform other duties as assigned. SALARY: $32,898 - $48,054 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery Program Completion) $35,404 - $53,696 Scale MR Rank 5B (BS- Class B Certification) $37,082 - $56,201 Scale MR Rank 5M (MS- Class A Certification) (260 Days) Direct deposit is required. This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time 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.