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*[R-9914 Reference#3130165565 *[Posting Date: June 18, 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 AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

[POSITION[: [Student Life Manager (207 Days) **Third Shift Position [ Helen Keller School of Alabama

**[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 36,000 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 [Our employees are among the organizations' 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.

[The Student Life Manager is responsible for developing and implementing along with other Student Life staff appropriate programs that foster social, emotional, and physical growth of residential students. The Student Life Manager will assist in developing and implementing the Extended Core Curriculum. The Student Life Manager will engage our student body and staff in fostering a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment that promotes student learning, academic success, and personal growth.

**[ABOUT YOU [You will play a vital role in the lives of our blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired students by teaching them to become independent. You will become a part of the miracles that happen every day at HKS by coordinating the day-to-day routines and procedures for our staff and students. You will achieve the goal of a productive and independent graduate by demonstrating flexibility, initiative, positive attitude, professional maturity and a dedicated work ethic.

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• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Must have at least two (2) years successful experience working with children with disabilities in education, rehabilitation or mental health.
• A sign language level of SURVIVAL PLUS must be attained within first twelve (12) months of employment. A sign language level of INTERMEDIATE PLUS must be attained within thirty-six (36) months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment.
• Must possess knowledge of federal and state statutes and laws concerning educational administration and programming, particularly as they relate to disabled individuals.
• Must be committed to the Student Life educational philosophy.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. (Night and weekend shifts) a d rotating on-call schedule.
• Must complete a Deaf-Blind/Multi-Disabilities e-Learning course within the first (12) months of employment.
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submitto a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

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• A Master Degree in Education, Special Education or related field.

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Responsible for the execution of the Student Life Program when on duty.

Assists in scheduling, hiring, and supervising assigned Student Life staff, including calling substitutes.

Ensures that Student Life Advisors are implementing and recording student Expanded Core Curriculum progress.

Develops/implements with other members of the Student Life staff appropriate programs that foster the social, emotional, and physical growth of residential students.

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