[Jobs] Director of Blind Services job

Thu May 10 18:25:05 CDT 2007

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E.H. Gentry Technical Facility: 
Director of Blind Services - Re-Advertised 5-10-07  
Location: 
Talladega, AL  
Hours:  
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RE-ADVERTISED - 5/10/07 R-1649 Position ID #403105 Posting Date: February 19, 2007 

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF BLIND SERVICES E.H. Gentry Technical Facility 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Minimum of Masters Degree in Rehabilitation and/or Education.

· Experience as administrator preferred.

· Demonstrated knowledge of blindness and rehabilitation process.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, employees and other stakeholders.

· Demonstrated knowledge of program and curriculum development in rehabilitation services for the blind and visually impaired.

· Demonstrated knowledge of various methodologies used in residential rehabilitation programs for the blind and visually impaired

· Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on AIDB Braille Skills Assessment Inventory within the first thirty
(30) months of employment.

· The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check including, but not limited to, FBI and ABI record repositories.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must present a non-refundable fee of $49.00 and appear for scheduled finger printing appointment.

· Demonstrated participation in professional and consumer organizations

AIDB is sensitive to the needs of Blind or Visually Impaired and Deaf or Hard of Hearing and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants
and employees that do not impose undue hardship and are not essential functions of the job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Direct center based and community rehabilitation program for the blind or visually impaired.

· Develop, revise, and implement a core curriculum, which builds confidence, independence, and leads to employment.

· Maintains positive relationship with organizations of the blind.

· Research latest strategies for services leading to independence and employment.

· Work closely with Director of AIDB Field Services and Regional Directors

· Responsible for programmatic supervision of all staff who serve persons who are blind or visually impaired.

· Responsible for evaluation of personnel.

· Responsible for improving professional competence of staff through in-service education and training activities.

· Maintains relationship in and participates in the affairs of professional societies, vocational rehabilitation conferences, and consumer groups for persons
who are blind or visually impaired.

· Work in partnership with Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama Industries
for the Blind, community Rehabilitation Programs and local educational agencies as appropriate.

· Assist in the development of the Gentry strategic plan and to ensure that objectives are met.

· Develop and coordinate planning for personnel, budgets, inventory, etc. for daily operation of the department

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SALARY: 41,973 - 73,997 Scale A1 Rank 04 

Direct deposit is required.

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

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: June 21, 2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Daniel L. Wirth

Coordinator of Recruitment and Employment

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

(256) 761-3302 Voice/TDD

(256) 761-3372 Fax

E-mail wirth.daniel at aidb.state.al.us
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Hello, this would be a good job for some one.
Take a look at it.

table with 2 columns and 3 rows
E.H. Gentry Technical Facility: 
Director of Blind Services - Re-Advertised 5-10-07  
Location: 
Talladega, AL  
Hours:  
table end

RE-ADVERTISED – 5/10/07 R-1649 Position ID #403105 Posting Date: February 19, 2007