R-9773 Reference #3120165565320

Posting Date: December 20, 2023

[[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 disabilities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment. ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}

POSITION: Resident Advisor

Alabama School for the Deaf

[**[ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND [[The 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 in Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Shoals, Opelika and Decatur 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 blind and deaf.

[[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 Resident Advisor for the Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD) is responsible for providing the highest level of front line care for our students.Our Resident Advisors make decisions and solve problems using sound judgment, guided initiative and teamwork.

[**[ABOUT YOU [[You will play a vital role in the lives of our students and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB and ASD. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude, agility, and professional maturity.

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• High school diploma or GED from accrediting school or program.
• Minimum three (3) year of proven work experience.
• A sign language proficiency evaluation of SURVIVAL must be obtained within 6 months of employment .

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• Bachelors Degree in Education or related field from accredited college/university.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) for school bus.

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A sign language proficiency evaluation of SURVIVAL must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

[[SURVIVAL PLUS[ must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment. ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{bookman="" old="" style",serif"=""}