Sign Language Proficiency Language Coordinator

Revised & Re-Advertised

 R-9884 Reference#11427035751500

   Posting Date:  November 20, 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 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: Sign Language Proficiency Language (SLPI) Coordinator   

E.H. Gentry, Deaf Services 

260 days  

 ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

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 

The E. H. Gentry Facility is one of the most distinct and comprehensive education and rehabilitation programs in the United States. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to a championship philosophy that underscores the genuine belief in and potential of all individuals. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources and, collectively, we share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and opening the doors to opportunity is where it all begins!

ABOUT YOU 

As the SLPI Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with Human Resources on ensuring employees with SLPI requirements are provided the resources and appropriate SLPI assessments per job requirements. You will plan and do American Sign Language (ASL) instruction for AIDB employees that are working towards their SLPI requirements. You will work with AIDB employees that need to improve their SLPI scores and work with the SLPI rating team. 

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, American Sign Language (ASL) studies and instruction, Interpreting or any related fields. 
• Provide documentation of experience with some type of ASL assessments. 
• Must possess a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) of ADVANCED PLUS according to the AIDB SLPI evaluation upon hire.
• Must provide documentation of sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in related fields.
• SLPI score of SUPERIOR. 
• SLPI Certified Rater

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Must obtain a SLPI score of Superior within thirty-six months upon hire date. 
• Must obtain a SLPI Rater Certificate within six months upon hire date. 
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources to ensure employees with SLPI requirements have access to SLPI assessments and resources. 
• Coordinate scheduling of SLPI with AIDB employees to ensure they will get the results in a timely manner. 
• Provide employee’s SLPI outcomes to the employees and Human Resources in a timely manner. 
• Coordinate and schedule ASL classes for AIDB employees (statewide) that need to complete their SLPI requirements. 
• Do ASL Instructions for AIDB employees that need ASL support and to meet SLPI requirements. 
• Develop lessons in ASL instruction that aligns with SLPI levels for AIDB employees. 
• .Coordinate and communicate with the team of SLPI Raters on completing the ratings in a timely manner. 
• Must participate in professional development opportunities related to an understanding of vision, hearing, and dual sensory loss along with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 
• Must be willing to attend ongoing professional development, attend workshops, conferences and other staff development activities. 
• Complete AIDB online training on Deafness, Low Vision, DeafBlindness, and Multiple Disabilities within 12 months of hire.
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."

Benefits: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available-Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
• Deferred compensation options available
• Paid time off

SALARY $62,142.00 - $82,893.00 Scale PI Rank 56

 Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  December 4, 2024 

Click Below to Apply:

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