Art Teacher - Career Technical Education

Revised & Re-Advertised

 R- 9927 Reference#3120110515105

    Posting Date: January 23, 2025

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.

POSITION: Art Teacher –Career Technical Education

Alabama School for the Deaf

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

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, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 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 state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Provide art education for K-12 to deaf and hard of hearing students. Be able to incorporate STEM concepts into art classes in different areas of digital art, De'VIA, painting, photography, and drawing.

ABOUT YOU

 You would create innovating experiences and activities to K-12 deaf and hard of hearing students. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Art, Special Education (HI Certification), Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education, from an accredited college/university.
• Must hold valid Alabama Teaching Certification or valid certification in another state with the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months of hire from the Alabama Department of Education. 

• Utilize a full range if communication and language levels including use of sign, spoken language, and any additional modes of communication.
• Must provide recent documentation of sign language proficiency (SLPI) or take a sign language proficiency evaluation (SLPI) available through AIDB.
• Must possess a sign language proficiency evaluation of INTERMEDIATE upon employment. 
  • INTERMEDIATE PLUS must be obtained within 24 months of employment.
  • ADVANCED must be obtained within 36 months of employment.
• Must possess excellent communication skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Visual Art, Special Education and/or Deaf Education from an accredited college/university.
• One (1) year or more of classroom experience.
• A sign language proficiency evaluation of ADVANCED upon employment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Visual Arts Praxis within 24 months of hire if degree/certification is not in Visual Arts.
• Must have or be able to obtain HI Certification within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment. 
• A willingness to teach other CTE classes such as transition, career explorations, Career Preparedness, and art classes. 
• Be able to teach a wide variety of art classes including visual art, graphic art, digital art, De’Via art, etc. 
• Assist with extracurricular programs such as ASD Youth Ambassador program and Career Day, and Art Show/Contests. 
• Incorporate STEM activities with Art lessons. 
• Provide comprehensive instruction to students at ASD (K-12) that includes developing and implementing lesson plans, maintaining documentation of student progress in subject matter, use of differentiated instruction that is based on individual student needs.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each assigned student in the ASD program based on school curriculum and state standards.  Must be able to conduct IEP meetings with parents and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."

MANDATORY ANNUAL TRAINING:

         Medication Training 

         Behavior Management recertification 

         CPR - every 2 years

         Blood Borne Pathogens

         Using an AED

         Mandatory Reporting - DHR

         Policy and Procedure Review

         Jason Flatt Act 

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available

                        Alabama State TRS Retirement

                        Deferred Compensation Options Available

                        Paid Time Off

The annual employment period will be 187 days to include such holidays, sick leave, insurance r-9907benefits, and other benefits as are established by the President and the Board of Trustees. 

SALARY: $46,812 – $73,640     Scale lC Rank 2T   (BS-Class B)

            $54,870 – $84,580     Scale lC Rank 1T   (MA-Class A)

                  $58,413 – $89,382    Scale lC Rank AA   (AA Certification)

Direct deposit is required.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: February 24, 2025

This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application