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A I D B Sign Language Proficiency Language (SLPI) Coordinator E.H. Gentry, Deaf Services 260 days - R-9884 in Talladega, Alabama
[[Re-Advertised [[R-9884 Reference#11427035751500 [**[Posting Date: June 24, 2024 [
[**[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 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 worlds most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multi-disabled 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.
[**[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 organizations 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 coordinate all SLPI assessments for all AIDB staff employees that have SLPI requirements. You will collaborate and coordinate with all AIDB SLPI Raters to ensure all SLPI assessments are scheduled and completed with scores to provide to the HR and other applicable units. You will coordinate the development and implementation of a sequential sign language training program and curriculum that provides the documentation of achievement of various of proficiency levels.
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- Bachelors Degree in Deaf Education, American Sign Language, or any related fields.
- Must possess a SLPI level of ADVANCED PLUS upon hire.
- Must possess a SLPI Rater Certificate.
- Must have a minimum of three years experiences working with the deaf in areas of education, interpreting services, American Sign Language instruction or any other direct work experience requiring intense communications with the deaf.
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- Masters degree.
- Possess American Sign Language Teachers Association Certification (ASLTA).
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