ASD Resident Advisor Part Time

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.

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.

Our employees are among the organization's 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.

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.

• High school diploma or GED from accrediting school or program.
• Minimum two (2) years of proven work experience.
• A sign language proficiency evaluation of SURVIVAL must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field from accredited college/university.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with school bus endorsement.

• 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.
• INTERMEDIATE must be obtained within the first twenty-four (24 months of employment.
• INTERMEDIATE PLUS must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.
• Must complete CPR/First Aid training within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must complete and maintain medication training within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must complete and maintain behavior management classes within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must complete a Foundations in Deaf/Hard of Hearing E-learning course within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must be physically fit to assist with the physical needs of wheelchair or physically disabled students.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, and weekends.
• Physical ability to perform frequent standing, walking, and lifting (50 lbs).
• Closely monitor and supervise students assigned to the residential unit
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with ASD staff.
• Ensure students observe the proper bedtimes and make routine bed…